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plants
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. . . are good things!
It's hard to remember every plant we have or would
like to have. That's why we keep lists. Our plant lists content information
about our tries at growing, general information on the plant and
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There are
over 200
species of plants cultivated in our gardens. To learn more
about any of these either find the plant in the list above,
search for a plant in the box to the left or clock on one of the
categories or locations in the left column.
Each plant
listed will show a picture, and our notes about that plant. When possible, we include the Latin
botanical name, a short descriptions, and planting
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Bedding Plants
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Bedding Plants
Algerian Ivy
Hedera canariensis
Shiny, green leaves 5 to 8 inches wide, with three to five shallow lobes. Reddish steam
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winter over from 2006 to 2007. Planted on deck area.
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Bedding Plants
Begonia boliviensis
Begoniaceae
(Bonfire)
'Bonfire' is a bushy begonia that is erect with succulent stems. The many everblooming flowers are single and scarlet in color. The bronze leaves are shiny, smooth and ovate.
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Planted in the "George Grube" container along with, Camo Begonia and Orange Impatiens.
Driveway
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Bedding Plants
Cockcomb
Celosia
(Plumosa Red)
Full Sun, showy red plumes, grows 12-24" high.
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Bedding Plants
Coleus
(Wizard Golden)
Part Sun, large, oval to heart-shaped leaves. Grows 10-12" tall.
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Large round pot on front step
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Bedding Plants
Coleus
(Wizard Velvet Red Sun)
A colorful foliage plant for mass planting or as an accent Grows Grows 10-12" tall.
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Large round pot on front step
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Bedding Plants
Crossandra
Crossandra infundibulliformis
(Orange Marmalade)
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Planted in 2010 behind peach Coral Bells
West Bed
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Bedding Plants
Dusty Miller
Senecio cineraria
Dusty Miller is a common and reliable annual. It grows best in full sun and dry soils rich in organic material.
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Bedding Plants
Fan Flower, Whirlwind White
Scaevola hybrid
8-14-inches tall.
The flowers are shaped as if they have been horizontally cut in half. Consequently, the generic name means "left-handed" in Latin.
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Oak Tree Bed
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Bedding Plants
Flowering Maple
Abutilon hybridum
Although it may be grown outdoors in warmer regions, it is most often grown as a house plant. The flowering maple is not really a maple at all. The Abutilon is also commonly known as a Chinese bellflower or a Chinese lantern.
The blooming season for most Abutilons is from April through June, but they will often flower periodically through the winter as well.
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Planted in Fern bed next to fountain 2005, 2006
See photo from fall 2005
Fern Bed
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Bedding Plants
Geranium
Pelargonium
Annual geraniums are popular for their wide range of brilliant flower color and attractive leaves. They can be grown as bedding plants and in containers on decks and patios, in hanging baskets, or in window boxes.
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Potted plants 2005
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Bedding Plants
Hardy English Primrose
Shade, spring flowering
Pacific Giant polyantha hybrids created from cowslip (Primula veris) and English primrose. Immune to summer heat, these are less than a foot in height. On short, stiff stems, three-inch-wide striking blossoms are in various colors.
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Bedding Plants
Hypoestes
Hypoestes
(pink splash)
Known for the bright pink spots which covered their dark green foliage. A number of hybrids with bright red or white spotting can be found. Also know as The Polka Dot
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Planted in front bed 2001, 2002, 2003 2005
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Bedding Plants
Hypoestes
Hypoestes
(Red splash)
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Planted in west bed 2004
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Bedding Plants
Hypoestes
Hypoestes
(White Splash)
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Planted in front bed 2004
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Bedding Plants
Impatiens - Cajun Red
Impatiens are one of South Africa's most popular bedding plants. In addition to using them for bedding and in containers, they work beautifully in window boxes, baskets and raised planters. With their stunning flower power Impatiens are just the thing to brighten up a shady bed.
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Red Impatiens under Maple Tree 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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