Camellias: A Winter Star
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Camellias: A Winter Star

The best remedy to a cold dark winter is the promise of late winter/early spring’s first blooms. No other flowering shrub quite does that with such panache as the genus Camellia. With its double, single, semi-double, peony flowered, anemone flowered, rose form double or formal double flowers, who cares that there may still be snow on the ground when they bloom!

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Plant Profile: Viburnum

Plant Profile: Viburnum

When it comes to versatile and attractive shrubs for your garden, few options rival the beauty and functionality of viburnums. They are cherished by gardeners worldwide for their ornamental appeal, hardiness, and diverse array of species. Let's take a look at why viburnums are a fantastic choice for enhancing your outdoor space.

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Plant Profile: Calathea
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Plant Profile: Calathea

Calathea (syn. Goeppertia) is a widely available genus of tropical plants suitable for indoor growing with as many as 10 species commonly sold in garden centers and houseplant boutiques across the country. We often have 4-5 varieties available at a time here at the nursery. Many have been reclassified to the genus Goeppertia and are commonly referred to as “Prayer Plants” due to the unique movement of their leaves.

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