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Aquatics + Pond Plants |
Azaleas
+ Rhods
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Daylilies
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Forest + Woodlands |
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Grasses
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Ground Covers
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Orange/Red/Yellow
Flowers |
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Shade
Plants
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Trees
+ Shrubs
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Tropicalesque
Plants
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Vines
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AQUATICS
+ POND AREA PLANTS |
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Alocasia
Maccrorrhiza |
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Anacharis
- underwater oxygenator |
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Arrow
Arum |
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Hakonechloa
- Japanese Forest Grass
Very slow growing
so get a reasonable sized plant. |
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Nymphaea
Aurora Waterlily
These change color
in their short bloom period |
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Parrot's
Feather |
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AZALEAS
+ RHODS |
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Rhododendron
"Sappho"
Need to find the bloom
time for this one. It would go well and provide some contrast with
the solid 'maroony' Rhod that blooms in June at the front.
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Rhododendron
"Nancy Evans"
LOVE this one!
Don't know where to put it yet but it's gotta go somewhere. Maybe
on the new garden by the back patio. Bloom time is said to be
early May & height in 10 years about 4 feet. Needs
well-drained soil.
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Azalea
"Buttons + Bows" |
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Rhododendron
"White
Blush" |
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Rhododendron
"Old
Copper" |
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Rhododendron
"Papaya
Punch" |
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Rhododendron "Hotei" |
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Rhododendron "Conroy" |
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DAYLILIES |
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Hemerocallis
"Bitter
Sweet Destiny" |
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Hemerocallis
"Lemon
Custard" |
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Hemerocallis
"Lime
Frost"
Breeder: Stamile, 1990
Height: 27 inches
Bloom Period: very late season
Flower Size: 5.75 inches
Foliage Type: dormant
Chromosome Count: tetraploid
Description: One of the latest to bloom, this fragrant white/green blend
is quite unique.
Price: $18.00 @ pottingshed.org
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Hemerocallis
"Orange
Fizz" |
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Hemerocallis
"Madge
Casey" |
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Hemerocallis
"Vanilla
Fluff" |
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Hemerocallis
"Unforgettable
Fire" |
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FOREST
+ WOODLANDS |
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GRASSES |
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Hakonechloa
macra ‘Albo-Striata’
(Japanese Forest Grass )
Broad white-striped leaves spill over rocks and are superb by
pathways. Performs best in partial shade with moist soil, and is quite happy
between smaller Hostas or spilling out of containers on a shady patio.
Most sun-tolerant of all of the Hakonechloas.
Zone 6-9 / Partial
Sun / Slow Growth
I'd like one of these
below the deck area over to the right side.
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Ophiopogon Japonicus --
Mondo Grass
Clumps of
stemless dark green grass-like evergreen leaves make a beautiful small
scale ground cover or low border. Tiny spikes of lilac flowers appear in
summer. Very easy to grow. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 12 to
15 inches tall and wide. Division.
Care: Follow a regular watering schedule
during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root
system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves
emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
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GROUND
COVERS |
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Houttunyia
Cordata *Chameleon*
Zones:
Care:
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to
establish a deep, extensive root system. As a ground cover, space plants
2` to 3` apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch
until the plants cover the area.
Water Requirements: Keep moist, Will grow in water.
Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
Destination
= Upper Row of Bed under Deck
REF 1: Monrovia |
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Appearance
as a ground cover. |
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Potentilla
*Arc En Ciel* Cinquefoil
New
groundcover for shade is hot stuff. Striking rose-like double flowers
are bronze red and rebloom continuously from June into fall. Dynamic
color stands out against rich green foliage resembles that of
strawberries. Clump forming plants spread and root vigorously for good
coverage. Prefers well drained location. Perennial. Part shade. Rapid
growth 1 foot tall and wide, spreading with time.
Destination:
Alternate for Upper Row below Deck
REF 1: Monrovia |
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ORANGE / RED /
YELLOW FLOWERS |
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Dragon
Bloom Canna |
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Island
Orange Canna |
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Canadian
White Butterfly Ginger |
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Clerdendrum
Specioussum |
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Orange
Hawksweed |
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Orange
Bells |
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Lilium
Henryi |
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Common
Red Paintbrush |
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Cape
Honeysuckle |
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SHADE
PLANTS |
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TREES
+ SHRUBS |
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Flame
of the Woods
( Ixora
coccinea lutea )
4-6"
yellow clusters are held against deep green foliage from spring to fall.
Good for large containers and protected sites.
Light: Full
to partial sun
Size: 5'H x 6'W
Zones: 9-11 ( NOTE ZONE INFO ) |
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Dwarf
Lebanon Cedar |
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Euphorbia
"Wolfeni"
Thinking this would look good with the Japanese
Cypress in the new front bed with Hot Pink Geraniums & similar as
annuals. |
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Cryptomeria
Japonica
"Japanese Cedar"
The new growth comes in with this yellow-green
color and looks really neat.
Can grow very large - 50' H and 20' Spread
Zone: 5 to 8
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Moisture: Wet to moist
Soil Type: Sandy, loam, or clay |
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Close
up of foliage on the Cryptomeria |
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Hydrangea
Macrophylla
"Glowing Embers"
Thinking this could
work well beside the Camellia behind the garage. |
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Hydrangea
Macrophylla
"Madame Emile Mouliere" |
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Embothrium
coccineum
Can grow as high as
20' and is hardy to 10 degrees F. Late spring / early summer
bloomer. Slow grower for first two years & hummingbird
attractor. Soil should be deep, loamy, not too rich +
well-drained. It doesn’t like animal manure. Shelter from
cold, drying winds. An outstanding specimen tree. Likes Full Sun |
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Chilean
Firebush Bloom -- Closeup |
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Araucaria
araucana
"Monkey Puzzle Tree"
Prefers
well-drained volcanic soil, This species is surprisingly tolerant of
many soil types. It is very tolerant of maritime exposures / salt-laden
winds and thrives in cool mild climates. It dislikes hot-dry soils and
atmospheric pollution. Another Chilean origin tree it does well on
the west coast though it is a slow grower. In time it can reach 60
feet in height. |
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Choisya
Ternata
"Mexican Orange"
Evergreen, Fragrant Blossoms in Spring, with 2nd bloom in summer if
lightly trimmed after first bloom. Reaches about 5' in height with a spread of equal plus.
Would like this
for the front of the pond.
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Erythrina
"Coral
Tree"
Picture of Blooms |
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Highbush
Cranberry |
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Camellia
Sasquana *Bonanza*
ZONES:
Slow Growing
Sun or Shade
4-5 Ft High & As Wide or Wider
REF 1: Monrovia |
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Nerium
Oleander (Mrs. George Roeding)
Apricot Blooms
Hardy Oleander
REF 1: Nerium
Apricot |
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Aucuba
Japonica *Picturata*
Excellent accent for
shady situations. Broad-leaved evergreen shrub valued for the showy dark
green leaves with bright golden-yellow centers. Bold upright stems.
Partial to full shade. Slow-growing to 4 to 6 feet high, almost as
wide.
To get Berries - be
sure to get both a male and a female.
Care
Instructions: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first
growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can
be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer
before new growth begins in spring.
REF 1: Monrovia |
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Cotinus
"Purple Smokebush"
This might be
interesting in the southwest corner in the front. |
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TROPICALESQUE |
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Kahili
Ginger Tara |
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Echiumpininana
Is this neat or what? :-))) |
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Dicksonia
Antartica
( Hardy Tree Fern )
Might be neat in the
garden across from rear patio.
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Butia
Capitata
( Jelly Palm )
From Brazil, one of the hardiest feather (as opposed to fan-) palms,
Butia will withstand -10 degrees or -12 degrees C when larger.
Beautiful
blue-green leaves strongly recurved make it instantly recognizable. An
essential palm for the exotic garden. Tolerant of the weather in high
rainfall regions. Ultimately it can grow to about 10 or 20 feet, though
this will take some years. The fruit from this palm are used to make
jelly hence the name jelly palm. |
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Alocasia
Portodoro
Hybrid Upright
Elephant Ears
A stunning upright
clump that is essentially an improved A. macrorrhizos. Each giant green
heavily scalloped leaf is held sturdily upright atop the thick muscular
purple stalks. This is truly an architectural specimen plant for any
garden. As with all elephant ears a moist rich organic soil is best. A
good thick winter mulch helps prevent rot in cold wet soils.
Sun to Part Sun / Zone: 7b-10 / 96" tall
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Washingtonia
Robusta - Mexican Fan Palm
Tall slender trunk is
topped with a crown of large fan-shaped evergreen fronds. Provides a
very tropical appearance to the landscape. Excellent as a street tree or
specimen. Full sun. Fast-growing to 50 to 60 feet high, 10- to 15-foot
wide crown, larger with time.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to
establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after
establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth
begins in spring. Fast Growing. Once Established, needs only
occasional water.
REF 1: Monrovia
Destination:
Pond Garden
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Trachycarpus
Fortunei - Windmill Palm
Tree-like palm with
distinctive hairy black fibers covering its slender, graceful trunk.
Large fan-like leaves make an attractive compact crown. Good for garden
or patio, effective near a pool. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to
25 to 30 feet and more tall, to 8-foot wide crown.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to
establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after
establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth
begins in spring.
Care: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season
to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced
after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new
growth begins in spring.
REF 1: Monrovia |
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Colocasia Amazonica
(also referred to as
Frydek I believe)
Would doubt this would make a good outdoor
plant in our climate but it would be a neat house plant. |
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VINES |
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Mitraria
coccinea
"Little Bottles"
Another Chilean
native, It needs a sheltered partial to bright shade location away from
winter winds & especially protected from harsh sun of high summer
as Mitraria is not terribly heat-hardy. Seems to do well in our PNW
7-8 zones.
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Ipomoea
lobata
aka Mina Lobata
and Firecracker Vine
One
plant easily produces several hundred stems of flowers in a spectacular
color combination. Each 6" spike starts out crimson and gradually
changes to yellow. Lush palmate leaves add to its attractiveness. A
stunning, vigorous and easy to grow climber for a sunny or part sunny
position. Blooms late Summer to early Fall. Grows 8 -
10'. Seeds are poisonous if ingested. Rich soil / Low
Water Annual in all zones.
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Cestrum
nocturnum
"Night Blooming
Jasmine"
Can grow to
8-10' - Sun to partial shade - will not overwinter outdoors here
(Zone 7-8) -
keep above 40 degrees - all parts of plant poinsonus - Average water -
fragrant blossoms
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Thunbergia
Alata
"African Sunset"
Grows 6-8' - not hardy
here so will need to bring into shed and keep above freezing - likes sun
- Evergreen in correct zone.
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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