Plumosa, Asparagus fern
The fine, lacy, flat green foliage has needles 1/3" long. The stem is wiry and tough. Look for good green color with no drying or yellowing,and also for strong stems. Small plants are used in home dish gardens, however they drop their needles easily. [... more]
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Ginger, Red ginger
Look for flowers with bright color that are not fully opened. Strong stems need extra anchoring. Cut 2" - 3 " off stem before using in arrangement. Cluster of bracts overlap to form cone or funnel shape. September to May [... more]
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How to Plant Gerber Daisies
Gerber daisies are fun looking flowers that come in bright shades. They are an annual or tender perennial plant with long-lasting flowers. Gerber daisies have long and strong stems that support them well in unpredictable weather. Many people grow ... [... more]
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Rembrandt Dahlia Mixture
 Gorgeous, 5-6" blossoms in an array of warm colors with red highlights Vigorous plants bloom heavily on strong stems that stand well above the foliage Ships In Spring [... more]
$24.95
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Nippon Lily
Cherry-red ruffled edging, lemony flares and russet stamens A powerful, sweet scent adds appeal, in the garden or a vase 7-inch blooms grow in clusters on strong stems Ships In Spring [... more]
$11.95
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Hyacinth with Glass Vase Silk Flower Arrangement
This Hyacinth is one of our more interesting offerings in that it shows these beautiful flowers growing right out of the bulb. Featuring impressive blooms atop strong stems surrounded by wispy leaves, these striking Hyacinths add beauty (and life) to any [... more]
$59.99
The Home Depot |
Hyacinth with Glass Vase Silk Flower Arrangement
This Hyacinth is one of our more interesting offerings in that it shows these beautiful flowers growing right out of the bulb. Featuring impressive blooms atop strong stems surrounded by wispy leaves, these striking Hyacinths add beauty (and life) to any [... more]
$59.99
The Home Depot |
Landscaping with Antique Roses
For the last 100 years, breeders have put all their efforts into perfecting the rose's flower. Brightly colored blooms, strong stems, and high-centered buds that unfurl into multipetaled flowers have been the rewards. But all this "progress" [... more]
Fine Gardening |
Gerbera Crush Mix
The Big Flowers You Love -- Without the Big Foliage! Very floriferous over a long season, this mix is just right for cutting. Gerbera Daisies are so impressive, their huge blooms appearing on strong stems that seem to beg to be part of your best bouquets. [... more]
$5.95
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C. Cusickii
This species comes from Oregon and produces a very large bulb. Foliage is blue-green, 16 inches long and 11/2 inches wide. Numerous pale blue florets are produced on strong stems reaching a height of 30-36 inches. Once the plant is established, ... [... more]
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Candy Mountain Foxglove
New for 2009 Unique, upward-facing blooms Bloom-packed flower stalks are held erect on strong stems Botanical name: Digitalis Candy Mountain Ships In Spring [... more]
$12.95
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Perennials - Doronicum spp.
Leopard's bane produces bright yellow daisy like flowers on strong stems, and makes a great cut flower. Cool night temperatures are a must for good growth. USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7 Doronicum spp. Leopard's bane cool, moist soil [... more]
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