 How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.
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Judgement Calls for Cyclamen
Florists' cyclamen remind me of butterflies and angel kisses, so lovely, delicate and fleeting. I adore these impossible plants, so here are guidelines for care and steps needed to (hopefully) get them to rebloom. |  |
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How to Grow and Care for Crocus
A sure sign of spring, crocuses have low-growing, colorful, cup-shaped flowers that are a welcome sight in garden beds and lawns. Plant the bulbs in fall for a show in early spring. |  |
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Bulbs that Resist Vole Damage
Have you ever planted bulbs, only to be frustrated when few flowers emerge in spring? It's possible the bulbs were nibbled by mice and voles over the winter. Here are some tips for ensuring spring color. |  |
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Rituals and Traditions of the Season
There is much comfort to be found in rituals and traditions, especially at this time of year. The continuity of these provides the foundation of our lives. |  |
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Deciphering the Language of Roses
With their great beauty, tremendous variety, and luscious scent, it's easy to understand why gardeners are passionate about their roses. However, the number of choices can be overwhelming. Here is a quick primer. |  |
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Witch Hazels
Why witch hazels are not more widely grown is a mystery to me. These lovely, maintenance-free, and adaptable plants provide brilliant flower and leaf color at otherwise colorless times of year. |  |
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Plant Botanical Tulips This Fall
Low-growing botanical tulips (also called species tulips) bloom early in spring, have brightly colored flowers, withstand cold temperatures and spring storms, and multiply over time. |  |
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Together with Victory Seed Company 20% off - Black Friday at Victory Seed Company
We are looking forward to the 2024 growing season and we're doing the Black Friday and Cyber Monday thing with a 20% coupon code off everything across our entire store. Use the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY23 at checkout to enjoy the savings through Monday. As always, orders over $75 receive free shipping in the US!
All the seeds in our store are freshly packed for 2024, so this is a good opportunity to go ahead and get those seeds for your spring garden now. Our vegetable, flower and herb seeds make excellent Christmas gifts for your friends and family, as well! We have many varieties that are fun to grow during the winter, such as our micro tomatoes, which are great for sunny windowsills or under growlights. Imagine eating indoor homegrown tomatoes during the winter!
We are also excited to announce that we currently have 51 brand new varieties in stock. Lots of new cucumbers, tomatoes, okra, onions, medicinal herbs, kales, lettuces, carrots, pumpkins, tomatoes, and much more. Shop our store today and don't forget to use BLACKFRIDAY23 at checkout for 20% off.
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Lavender Trumpet Vine (Bignonia callistegioides)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height: 20-30 feet
Plant Spread: 10-12 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color, Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Toxicity: Other
Awards and Recognitions: Other
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Sky Flower (Duranta erecta)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 12-18 feet
Plant Spread: 12-18 feet
Fruit: Showy, Edible to birds, Other
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Spring, Summer, Late summer or early fall, Late fall or early winter, Fall
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Birds, Butterflies, Bees
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous, Fruit is poisonous
Awards and Recognitions: Texas Superstar®
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Turk's Turban (Clerodendrum indicum)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height: 6' - 10'
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Showy, Other
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer, Late summer or early fall, Fall
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
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Rose (Rosa 'Claire Rose')
Bloom size: Medium: 2-3"
Bloom shape: Cupped
Petal count: very full: 40+ petals
Rose bloom color: Light pink
Rebloom: Some
Class: Shrub
Extra Color Info: Blush pink
Growth Habit: Tall, 4-8 feet, bushy
Fragrance: Strong
Hybridizer & year: David Austin, 1986
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 5 and warmer
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 4-8 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
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Winter Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 8-20 feet, usually 8 to 10 feet
Plant Spread: 8-20 feet, usually 8 to 10 feet
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Fruit: Other
Fruiting Time: Late spring or early summer
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant, Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Spring, Late winter or early spring, Winter
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge, Cut Flower, Will Naturalize, Provides winter interest
Toxicity: Fruit is poisonous, Other
Containers: Not suitable for containers
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