Tag Archives: flowering plants

Summer-blooming Shrubs: Expert Recommendations

July 4, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Spring-blooming shrubs get the early glory, but late bloomers are invaluable for summer interest. Here, two Horticulture contributors share their recommendations for summer-blooming shrubs:

Eco-friendly Roses: Heirloom Varieties and Native Species

June 27, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

GUEST POST BY MAX EBER Some gardeners avoid roses because they think these plants require lots of upkeep and chemical spraying. Breeders are responding with eco-friendly roses like the Oso Easy series (Proven Winners) and the Drift roses (Star Roses …

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Salvia and Hummingbirds: the Perfect Pair

June 20, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

GUEST POST BY BRIAN BARTH With their long, slender beaks, hummingbirds are well equipped to feed from any flower with an elongated tubular shape, from honeysuckle to grevillea. However, there is ample evidence that their unique beak, as well as …

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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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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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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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Encore Azaleas: Reblooming Flowering Shrubs

May 9, 2017 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Virtues: Encore azaleas bloom in spring, summer and fall, rather than only in spring. They also tolerate sun much better than most azaleas, taking up to six hours of direct sun in most areas. The series offers a wide variety …

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