Category: Container Plants

Japanese Euonymus (Euonymus japonicus) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

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Euonymus japonicus is more commonly referred to as the Japanese Euonymus, Japanese Spindle Tree, or Evergreen Spindle. Gardeners cherish this plant for both its adaptability and its visual appeal. This evergreen shrub (sometimes grown as a small tree) is great for adding year-round interest to the garden, and is easy to care for. Plants mostly …

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Japanese Holly Fern Plant Growing in the Shade

Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum) Growing Guide for Gardeners

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Cyrtomium falcatum, the Japanese Holly Fern, is an elegant, perennial fern grown for its glossy, dark green fronds. It is a great plant to grow in the more shaded parts of your garden. This native plant of East Asia has become a common sight in the darker spots of many gardens. It is also often …

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Fragrant Winter Daphne (Daphne odora) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

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Daphne odora, which is more commonly called the Winter Daphne or Fragrant Daphne, is a cherished evergreen shrub. It has fragrant blooms and carries an attractive, glossy foliage. This plant has become popular with gardeners as it helps to bring early spring color and a pleasant scent to the garden. Originating from China and Japan, …

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How To Grow Annual / Drummond's Phlox (Phlox drummondii) In Your Garden

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Phlox drummondii is commonly known as Annual Phlox or Drummond's Phlox. This beloved flowering plant has vibrant flowers and long-lasting blooms. This phlox is a hardy annual that can do a great job at bringing a burst of color to a garden. Drummond's Phlox typically reaches a height of about 1 foot (30 cm). It …

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How To Grow Cape Honeysuckle (Tecomaria capensis) In Your Garden

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Tecomaria capensis, also known as the Cape Honeysuckle, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It is grown for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers and its attractive, glossy foliage. The versitile plant is native to South Africa and is great to grow if you wish to add a tropical feel to your garden. It can also be useful …

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