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HOW TO GROW AEONIUM ARBOREUM 'Zwartkop'
Aeonium arboretum 'Zwartkop'If you are looking to add drama into the garden then you will be hard pressed to find a plant that can compete with stunning Aeonium arboretum 'Zwartkop'. It is a...
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LAPAGERIA ROSEA CARE AND DESCRIPTION
Lapageria roseaCommonly known as the Chilean bellflower or copihue, Lapageria rosea is an attractive, evergreen twining climbing plant noted for its exotic bell-shaped blooms. It is a native to...
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ACER PALMATUM 'OSAKAZUKI'
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is one of the most commonly grown of all the Japanese Maples. It is a member of the 'Elegans Group', home to a selection of cultivars notable for...
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HOW TO GROW GLADIOLUS MURIELAE
Gladiolus murielaeFormerly placed in the genus Acidanthera, Gladiolus murielae is native to eastern Africa (notably Abyssinia) and was first described by German botanist Christian Hochstetter in 1844....
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ABUTILON MEGAPOTAMICUM 'Variegatum'
Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum'Arguably the most ornamental of all Abutilon species and selected cultivars, Abutilon megapotamicum 'Variegatum' is stunning yellow-mottled leaf form of the popular...
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HOW TO GROW TETRAPANAX PAPYRIFER 'REX'
How to grow Tetrapanax papyriferaTetrapanax papyrifera first came to the attention to western science during the 1920's, but not as a plant. It arrived instead as 'rice-paper,' upon which were painted...
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HOW TO GROW ABIES CONCOLOR
The 'Colorado White Fir' - Abies concolorCommonly known as the 'Colorado White Fir', Abies concolor is a medium to large evergreen coniferous tree native to the mountains of western North America....
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HOW TO GROW ABIES BALSAMEA
How to grow Abies balsameaCommonly known as the 'Balsam Fir' or 'Balm of Gilead', Abies balsamea is a medium-sized, evergreen tree native to North America, and extending into the Arctic regions. In its...
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HOW TO GROW ABIES BRACTEATA
HOW TO GROW ABIES BRACTEATACommonly known as the 'Santa Lucia fir' or 'Bristlecone fir', Abies bracteata is a rare, evergreen tree, and arguably one of the most outstanding and beautiful of all species...
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HOW TO GROW ABELIOPHYLLUM DISTICHUM
How to grow Abeliophyllum distichumAbeliophyllum distichum is a small, slow-growing shrub native to Korea, and the only species within the genus (monotypic). It was first described by Japanese botanist...
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ABELIA TRIFLORA
Abelia trifloraNative to east Asia and the north-western Himalayas, Abelia triflora is a large erect shrub with a graceful, ornamental habit. First described by botanists Robert Brown (1773–1858) and...
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HOW TO GROW ABELIA CHINENSIS
Abelia chinensis Abelia chinensis is believed to be the first species within the genus to be described. The genus name commemorates Dr Clarke-Abel, surgeon to the celebrated Amherst mission to China in...
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HOW TO GROW ABELIA FLORIBUNDA
HOW TO GROW ABELIA FLORIBUNDAAbelia floribunda is just one of approximately 30 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs native to East Asia and Mexico. Originally named and described by French...
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NAKED MOLE RAT FACTS
Naked mole rats1. Naked mole rats can live for over 20 years, an age unprecedented in small rodents.2. Unlike European moles, naked mole rats dig with their teeth and not with their claws.3. Unlike...
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HOW TO GROW ABIES KOREANA - The Korean Fir
How to grow Abies KoreanaNative to the mountain ranges of South Korea and Jeju-do island, Abies Koreana is a small, slow-growing, evergreen tree with an exceptionally neat habit when young. It was...
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HOW TO GROW TREE PEONIES FROM SEED
How to grow tree peonies from seedIf you can't appreciate the beauty of a tree peony in full bloom then there must be something wrong with both your mind and your heart. Why, because their loveliness...
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HOW TO GROW A LEMON TREE FROM SEED - Citrus limon
How to grow a lemon tree from seedThe lemon tree is an iconic plant in many parts of the mediterranean. It is a small, evergreen tree with fragrant blooms, but of course it most noted for its tangy,...
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CAN I GROW A CHRISTMAS TREE FROM SEED?
Seed grown Christmas treesWell, the obvious answer to 'can I grow a christmas tree from seed' is of course you can. Why? Because the entire christmas tree industry is based grown produce. the two...
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HOW TO OVERWINTER THE RED ABYSSINIAN BANANA - Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’
red Abyssinian banana - Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’The red Abyssinian banana - Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’, is arguably the most eye-catching of all the cold-hardy, ornamental bananas - although...
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ARE RAINBOW ROSES REAL?
Are rainbow roses real?Should you care to take a look, the internet is awash with images of multi-coloured rainbow roses. However, in a world where images can be easily manipulated to represent...
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