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Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Hosta 'Wide Brim' on Jul 06 2008
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A very striking Hosta. The creamy, wide margins and the dark green leaf center makes it ideal for flower bouquets. It's strong and easy to grow. I think it's one of the best white-edged hostas.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Lilium 'Provinciete' on Jul 06 2008
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A striking Asiatic Tango-lily from Latvia. The flowers are spotted and freckly and look like somebody's been around with a can of spray paint. If you're looking for a different lily, this is a good choice.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Hosta 'Night Before Christmas' on Jul 05 2008 (Last edit was on Jul 06 2008)
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A very nice Hosta with pure white, wide middle and light to dark green streaked margins. The white will get scorched in full sun and sort of "melt" out, leaving holes in the leaf. Expect some slug damage.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Cephalaria gigantea on Jul 04 2008
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A stately perennial for the back of the border. The blooms aren't very big and showy, but since the stems grow so tall it's a fun feature in between lower-growing bushes or perennials.

glendann (290) wrote the following about Hibiscus coccineus on Jul 03 2008
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After flower drops the seed head forms,allow it to dry and burst open.Then the seeds are ready to be collected.The baby plants will be slower growing thaan the parent plant the first year.I suggest you put the seeds in between sand paper and lightly sand to encourage sprouting. The leaves somewhat resemble the illegal Cannabis ,until the blooms give away the true identy.

glendann (290) wrote the following about Brugmansia arborea on Jul 02 2008 (Last edit was on Jul 02 2008)
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Will stand short frost,but generally does best in areas where the temp rarely goes below 32 degrees.I keep it in the greenhouse in the winter.Starting before 1st frost are cut it way back before frost an cover the roots good with compost.It always come back in late Spring.I take the cuttings and start them in pottng soil with root harmone.

glendann (290) wrote the following about Cleome hassleriana on Jun 20 2008 (Last edit was on Jun 20 2008)
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Best use is for the back of the flower border or as a temporary hedge.Flowering is from mid-summer to late autumn The seed germinate in one to two weeks at 70 to 75 degrees.The seed can be planted directly in the soil but do not cover the seed press it into the soil.Pinch young plants to keep them short and space them 12 to 14 inches apart.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Ranunculus aconitifolius 'Flore Pleno' on Jun 13 2008 (Last edit was on Jun 13 2008)
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A garden plant that's been grown in Norway for 300 years. Hardy, trouble free, but not very fond of too mild winters. A "must" for all who wish to grow heirloom perennials in their borders.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Lilium x marhan on Jun 10 2008 (Last edit was on Jun 10 2008)
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A very tall lily that can reach 6 feet in wet summers. The bloom is orange with purplish freckles on the backwards-bent petals. This lily is a cross between L. martagon and L. hansonii. It was introduced in 1921 and is one of many hybrids raised by Sarah Elizabeth Backhouse and husband. It's not a very showy lily, but certainly different.

Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Hosta 'Frances Williams' on Jun 09 2008
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A lovely, big hosta for full to part shade. The yellow margins can get sun scorched and damaged if the plant gets too much direct sunlight. This plant was discovered in a row of H. sieboldiana "Elegans" at the Bristol Nurseries, Connecticut by Mrs. Frances Williams in 1936.

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