Looking for a stunning climber that delights both your eyes and your nose? Meet the Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum ‘Inov86’). This spectacular vine is a showstopper, famous for its dramatic color changes and intoxicating fragrance. Unlike aggressive exotic varieties, this well-behaved compact cultivar offers all the charm of traditional honeysuckle without taking over your entire yard. Why You’ll …
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Looking for a perennial that blooms non-stop, defies droughts, and drives local pollinators wild? Meet Agastache ‘Kudos Red’ (Hummingbird Mint). This compact powerhouse delivers fiery color and a sweet licorice scent from early summer right up until the first frost. Here is everything you need to know to successfully grow this garden favorite. Quick Plant Profile Botanical Name: Agastache hybrid …
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Cascading Color: Ultimate Guide to Ivy-Leaved Pelargoniums Ivy-leaved pelargoniums (Pelargonium peltatum) are the undisputed royalty of hanging baskets and window boxes. Often called ivy geraniums, these South African natives offer glossy, shield-shaped leaves and a relentless explosion of blossoms from spring until the first frost. If you want to transform your sunny patios into a European-style floral display, here is …
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Brighten up summertime with Juiced® Orange jessamine. This compact hybrid jessamine has deliciously colorful blooms and bright glossy foliage. These citrus-hued, tubular flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooming from spring to frost, this tropical evergreen has dark, glossy foliage and a superior, bushy habit along with easy care: no need to trim to keep the blooms coming! In zone 7, it will …
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Salvia splendens ‘Saucy Wine’ is a vibrant, heat-tolerant tender perennial featuring velvety, burgundy-red flower spikes from spring to late fall. Growing 2-3 ft tall, this low-maintenance, self-cleaning plant is ideal for borders and containers, attracting pollinators while resisting deer and drought. Key Care Guidelines Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 3 hours of direct sunlight. Water & Soil: Thrives …
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Gardenia Best known for their fragrant white flowers, gardenias are heat-loving evergreen shrubs that have become a gardening symbol in the Southeast. Another common name is cape jasmine. About This Plant Plant gardenias near a deck or window where you can enjoy the flowers’ fragrance. The plants grow from 2 to 8 feet tall and wide, depending on the variety. …
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Pincushion flower is still blooming in winter in Sunnyvale. Scabiosa caucasica (Caucasian scabious) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to the Caucasus, north eastern Turkey, and northern Iran. Growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall and broad, it is a clump-forming perennial with divided leaves. Pincushion-shaped buds, borne on erect stems, open to pale blue …
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The Neil Diamond Hybrid Tea Rose is a showstopper with its striking appearance. The blooms are large, typically 4-5 inches in diameter, and feature a mesmerizing blend of pink and white stripes. Each petal is unique, creating a stunning visual effect that will make your garden stand out. The foliage is a rich, glossy green, providing the perfect backdrop for …
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Today, let’s dive into the enchanting world of Chionodoxa, commonly known as Glory of the Snow. These delightful little flowers are among the first to bloom in spring, bringing a burst of color to your garden when you need it most. Here’s how to care for and maintain these charming blooms: 🌱 Planting Tips Location: Choose a sunny or partially …
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Spectacular, formal, dark red blooms that are very large in size brighten the garden from winter to mid-spring. Flowers make a great contrast with the glossy, dark green foliage. A prized plant for milder regions. Evergreen. Bloom TimeWinter through mid-springDeciduous/EvergreenEvergreenSpecial FeaturesNon-toxic to Cats and DogsGrowth RateSlowGrowth HabitUprightFlower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy FlowersLandscape UseBorder, Container, EspalierDesign IdeasThis sharp red camellia deserves …
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