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Annual Vinca Valiant Takes Heat and Drought

July 10, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: The Valiant series of annual vinca won top praise in trial gardens last summer thanks to its ability to withstand heat and drought. Annual vinca blooms all summer with little upkeep. The gardeners at Kansas State University’s Prairie Star …

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Celosia Flowers to Attract Pollinators

June 12, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: ‘Asian Garden’ celosia is a long-blooming celosia that withstands heat and drought. It can be grown in a container or in the garden. Celosia flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Planted near a vegetable garden, it will help ensure …

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Main Street Coleus Add Color to Containers and Shade

June 6, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: Main Street coleus are a series of coleus varieties named for famous avenues. Every variety grows well in sun or shade and flowers late (allowing the leaves and habit to remain at their best). They also have the same …

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Santa Cruz Sunset Begonia Flowers in the Shade

May 30, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: Santa Cruz Sunset begonia is a flowering plant for sun or shade that can be grown as an annual or a tender perennial. It adds bright color even to shady gardens with its fiery blooms. Its neat habit makes …

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Purple Potato Vine Flora Mia Nero

May 23, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: ‘Flora Mia Nero’ is a purple-leaved potato vine perfect for adding depth and drama to your container plantings. This variety is also a strong bloomer and it was touted in the Kansas State University Prairie Star Flowers Trials as …

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Planting Annuals: Two Key Tips

May 16, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Whether you’re planting annuals in containers or in the ground, follow these two tips to make them settle in and look their best through the months to come. These tips may seem a little counter-intuitive, but they work!

Diamond Delight Euphorbia Makes Mixed Pots Soar

May 16, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: Diamond Delight euphorbia adds clean white color to mixed containers and the front of the garden border all summer long. Its tiny but heavily borne flowers persist until the first frost. This vigorous but tidy annual takes heat, humidity …

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Fall Flowers and Plants That Aren’t Mums

September 27, 2016 | Meghan Shinn | 0

In many areas, mums are the go-to for fall color in the garden and containers. For something a little less expected, try these annuals that stand up to cool temperatures and come in colors suited for autumn.

Feed the Bees With Beedance Bidens Nonstop Flowers

August 15, 2016 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: Draw bees and butterflies to your garden with ‘Beedance Painted Red’ bidens, which blooms spring through fall. Heat doesn’t stop these flowers, but it does have an effect on them.

Lure Hummingbirds With Salvia Summer Jewel White

August 1, 2016 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: ‘Summer Jewel White’, an award-winning tender salvia, draws hummingbirds, bees and butterflies with its tubular flowers. Meanwhile its compact size and pure white color makes it an easy addition to garden beds and containers alike. This ornamental sage makes …

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Plants We Love Dianthus Jolt Series

July 7, 2016 | Jennifer Smith | 0

Dianthus ‘Jolt’ is an interspecific dianthus. Jolt is the most heat-tolerant dianthus available to gardeners today. It is very durable with few diseases. And to add to its beauty, it continues to flower throughout the season without setting seeds. …

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