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Marigold

Marigolds are easy to grow, bloom reliably all summer and have few insect and disease problems. They have understandably been a favorite annual in this country for many years.

Height/Spread

Plant height varies with the cultivar. Marigolds cover a full range of sizes from about 6-inch dwarves to 3 foot-tall plants.

Ornamental Features

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March 27th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Flowers | Leave a comment

Hibiscus

Hibiscus include a very wide variety of plants grown not only for their ornamental flowers but also as vegetables and fiber plants. Some are hardy perennials, while others are annuals, shrubs or tropical plants. This fact sheet covers perennial and annual hibiscus, as well as closely related plants commonly grown for ornamental purposes

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February 23rd, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Flowers | Leave a comment

Growing Roses

Few flowering plants can match the beauty, versatility and popularity of the rose.

Height/Spread

Roses range in size from tiny miniatures of 8 inches tall to tree climbing giants that will reach 50 feet or more. Hybrid tea roses typically grow to 4 to 6 feet tall and floribundas generally range from 3

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Begonia

For beautiful foliage and a constant display of color throughout the season, grow begonias.

Height/Spread

Most begonias that we grow outside will be between 8 inches and 2 feet tall.

Ornamental Features

Begonias are grown for their foliage and/or for their attractive flowers. Begonias flower throughout the summer and up to the first

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