‘Nokoriko’ is new to my garden this year, and I love its unusual flower color. Although it is said to be hardy in zone 6, it is a selection from the speciesCamellia sasanqua, which is not always hardy in our area. Only time will tell. . I have written a lot about fall-blooming...
Native to the coastal plain from New Jersey down to Georgia, these azaleas are winter hardy, with some surviving in zone 5. In cool climates, coastal azaleas grow in full sun. Provide cooing moisture in sunny growing locations (and, of course, the well-drained soil azaleas depend upon)....
the star jasmine is a shade-loving vine. With the potential to act as a ground cover, this versatile plant is ideal for use in areas that receive lower levels of sunlight. Familiarize yourself with other prized features of this jasmine plant for the best use in your home garden. ...
Bring color, flowers and interest to even the darkest corners of your backyard all through the year by choosing the right shrubs for a shady garden
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Some Shade Trees have the added bonus of producing glorious flowers and bringing colour as well as shade to your garden. All trees of course flower; it’s just that many trees have small flowers, often without petals, that just go unnoticed. Others however have large flowers that no one co...
height2’-5’ hardiness zones3-9 Landscape designers know that multiple season interest is key when planning a garden. If you want a rose that does it all, ‘Frau Dagmar Hastrup’ might be the rose you seek. In summer, it will be smothered in delicate, victorian-pink open blossoms. In...
For the partly sunny, partly shady areas of your garden, there are many alternatives. Here are some plants which prefer mixed sun/shade conditions. For gardeners who are fond of common names, we've included the most widely used common names for these plants. Click on the name of any of ...
Bunchberry thrives in cool summer climates. It does not like the hot South, and I quickly found out it would not grow in my Atlanta garden. And since bunchberry enjoys friable, acidic woodland soil, it will not grow in clay soils or in soils that are even slightly alkaline. ...
Outdoor Pot Plants Shade|Shrubs Shade Zone 5|High-Density Polyethylene Material:Crafted from high-density polyethylene, this shade netting offers durability and longevity. Customizable Size:Available in custom sizes to fit various garden and plant needs. Easy Installation:Features grommets for easy hangi...