Deciduous Flowering Shrubs - Part 4, Page Two Continuation
While very like the macrophylla species, the serrata forms, who are endemic to Japan, are generally less robust in habit though actually hardier than the species. This makes them more reliable bloomers since their flower buds are not as ... [... more]
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Viburnums: Flowering Shrubs for Every Season
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Dictionary of Plant Names: Botanical Names and Their ...
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Flowering Shrubs
If your shrubs have difficulty flowering or poor growth you should check their location or soil. It is usually an indication that they need more light, more water or more nutrients. It is frustrating to have plants that cost a lot and perform ... [... more]
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Deciduous Flowering Shrubs - Part 9 - Viburnum
It's also more vigorous and resistant to aphids. It will form a large upright, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub, twelve to fifteen feet tall and wide (3.6 - 4.5 m) and is rated hardy to USDA zone 4. Its southern limit is about USDA zone 7b - this is ... [... more]
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Deciduous Flowering Shrubs - Part 3
Weigela, pronounced wy-GEE-la, have no common name. They are members of the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, which has about twelve genera and three hundred thirty species, including Lonicera (honeysuckle), Abelia and Kolkwitzia. Elderberries ... [... more]
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Deciduous Flowering Shrubs - Part 4
As ubiquitous as hydrangeas are, there is considerable confusion over their names. The taxonomist lumpers and splitters are merrily at work, combining and splitting various species and controversy abounds. Research turns up references to species, ... [... more]
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Deciduous Flowering Shrubs - Part 7 - Viburnum
The lace cap and fertile flowering forms can provide colorful fruit from late summer on - some lasting quite long into winter. Very early flowering forms may not produce fruit because they flower so early that pollinating insects aren't out and ... [... more]
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Deciduous Flowering Shrubs - Part 6
Native to Georgia, Florida and Mississippi, the oakleaf hydrangea was introduced into cultivation in 1803. While they will grow and flower in protected places in USDA zone 5, they are really best in warmer climates (to USDA zone 9). where ... [... more]
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