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Kay (765) wrote the following about Lantana camara on Feb 19 2010
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Kay (765) wrote the following about Helichrysum petiolare on Feb 19 2010
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Rosa 'Eglantyne' on Feb 19 2010
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Rosa 'Don Juan' on Feb 19 2010
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Rosa 'Blaze' on Feb 18 2010
Member8170 (486) wrote the following about Centaurea cineraria on Feb 17 2010
Kay (765) wrote the following about Rosmarinus officinalis on Feb 17 2010
Kay (765) wrote the following about Allium schoenoprasum on Feb 17 2010
Kay (765) wrote the following about Thymus pulegioides on Feb 17 2010
Kay (765) wrote the following about Centaurea cineraria on Feb 17 2010
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Another must have for containers here in zone 5. It takes the heat well, and can be trimmed back when blooms fade. I have often over-wintered lantana in my garage. Then I have an instant container in the spring!
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Kay (765) wrote the following about Helichrysum petiolare on Feb 19 2010
I like using licorice plant in containers for its pretty, silvery contrast. If it gets too leggy, I trim it up to keep it tidy.
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Rosa 'Eglantyne' on Feb 19 2010
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This is a David Austin rose and my favorite rose. It has a lovely scent; flowers that open beautifully from nice formed buds; are fantastic cut or dried flowers; or use for homemade bath salts to get that fragrance in the winter.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Rosa 'Don Juan' on Feb 19 2010
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Velvety red color with nice sized blooms usually three to a bunch. Great old fashioned rose scent. Resistant to black spot. Depending on root stock can be a bush style rose or climbing rose. Mine is approximately 25 years old and is a fairly consistent bloomer throughout the summer.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Rosa 'Blaze' on Feb 18 2010
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Suseptible to black spot, rust, powdery mildew and aphids. Has semi-double cup shaped scarlet flowers. Has been a reliable bloomer for me on an archway over my gate. In our damp climate black spot deleafs it most years, but keeps on blooming.
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Member8170 (486) wrote the following about Centaurea cineraria on Feb 17 2010
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I agree with Kay, this is a wonderful plant to add contrast in a container or hanging basket. It is a perennial down here in 8A however the heat seems to affect its ability to bloom. Blooming is rare and the blooms appear stunted. Blooms or no blooms, it is still one of my favorite plants.
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Kay (765) wrote the following about Rosmarinus officinalis on Feb 17 2010
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Rosemary is not hardy here, but it is a must have for a container every year!! I love to cook with it, and grow it near the path so I can pluck a bit off to smell while I'm in the garden!
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Kay (765) wrote the following about Allium schoenoprasum on Feb 17 2010
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My chives are always having "babies" :) so I am always digging and sharing!!
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Kay (765) wrote the following about Thymus pulegioides on Feb 17 2010
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This thyme has a wonderful fragrance in my herb garden!!
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Kay (765) wrote the following about Centaurea cineraria on Feb 17 2010
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This is sold as an annual in zone 5, but will often over-winter. The silvery foliage is a nice contrast in annual beds and containers.
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