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What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen

Calliandra haematocephala Alba - White Powderpuff

πŸ¦‹ What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen

🫢 Calliandra haematocephala Alba - White Powderpuff is very rare and beautiful variety, rare in cultivation. It is a vigorous and very fast growing bush.

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The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow

Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - Summer Snow

πŸ”₯The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow

😐 Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"- is very rare variegated variety Turk's Cap, or Firecracker Hibiscus. It will grow into a full size 6 ft large bush within just one season! Some leaves can be completely white! If trained into a standard, it will look like a decorated Christmas tree!

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How Turk's Cap can be full of snow in Summer

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Spectacular winter-flowering flame vine that everyone wants

Senecio confusus - Mexican flame vine, rangleglow Vine

πŸ”₯ Spectacular winter-flowering flame vine that everyone wants
  • πŸ”₯ Senecio confusus - Mexican flame vine, or Orangleglow Vine - is a fast-growing showstopper that rewards minimal care with brilliant orange, daisy-like flowers almost year-round.
  • πŸ”₯ For sheer beauty, this vigorous climber is hard to beat, covering itself with blooms from November through Spring, then sporadically for the rest of the year.
  • πŸ”₯ Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds love it, and its thick evergreen leaves create a lush background for the bright blossoms.
  • πŸ”₯ Drought resistance and few pest problems make it a perfect pick for beginners who want a dazzling floral display with little fuss.


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A Fiesta of Mexican Flowers for beginners and butterflies

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When is the season for the Bleeding Hearts

Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)

πŸ’” When is the season for the Bleeding Hearts
  • ❣️ Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is named for its red and white flowers that look like dangling hearts.
  • ❣️ Native to tropical West Africa, this climber thrives in bright light and can be grown as a houseplant or trained on a trellis.
  • ❣️ It shows off its most spectacular blooms in winter, but with enough light, it'll happily flower year-round.


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Sunny showy Winter bloomer

ecoma stans - Yellow Elder

πŸ¦‹ Sunny showy Winter bloomer

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder - has been blooming for months. Spectacular winter bloomer!

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Easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

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How many flowers on Night Blooming Jasmine?

Night Blooming Jasmine - Cestrum nocturnum

⭐️ How many flowers on Night Blooming Jasmine?

πŸ’€ Night Blooming Jasmine - Cestrum nocturnum - is completely covered with flowers when it's in full bloom. The show is as impressive as the fragrance! How many flowers do you see on this plant?

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How to grow Night Blooming Jasmine
This magical fragrance follows you
Why everybody wants Night Blooming Jasmine

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What is the most spectacular Clerodendrum?

Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower Mary Jane

✨ What is the most spectacular Clerodendrum?
  • 🌸 Clerodendrums are tropical favorites, easy to grow, and bloom year-round. Thriving in sun or shade, they're perfect for home gardens. Many bloom in winter, brightening dark days - even on a windowsill!
  • 🌸 One of our favorites is Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower Mary Jane. This fast growing bush blooms with bright coral flowers, virtually year around!


πŸŽ₯ Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower Mary Jane

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What is the most popular Winter-flowering shrub?

Tropical Hydrangea - Dombeya x wallichii

πŸ’‹ What is the most popular Winter-flowering shrub?
  • 🌸 Tropical Hydrangea - Dombeya x wallichii - is a Queen sister of the popular Princess - Dombeya seminole that we introduced in our earlier post.
  • 🌸 Tropical Hydrangea is a stunning winter bloomer with fragrant, pink, hydrangea-like flowers that will turn heads and attract pollinators.
  • 🌸 Spectacular blooms: Clusters of fragrant, pink flowers brighten the landscape in winter and draw in bees and butterflies.
  • 🌸 Lush foliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves add tropical charm year-round.
  • 🌸 Fast-growing: Quickly creates a multi-stemmed bush, perfect for screening or covering unwanted views.
  • 🌸 Versatile landscaping: Ideal for hedges, garden accents, or a statement plant in any tropical or subtropical garden.
  • 🌸 With its beauty and utility, Tropical Hydrangea is a must-have for creating a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden with minimal effort!


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The best yellow Jasmine with sweet fragrance

Italian jasmine (Jasminum humile)

🀩 The best yellow Jasmine with sweet fragrance
  • ⭐️ Have you seen a yellow jasmine? If you saw the Primrose Jasmine in our earlier post, this one a must have for a yellow jasmine collection, because it is sweetly fragrant!
  • ⭐️ Italian jasmine (Jasminum humile) brings charm and fragrance with its sunny yellow flowers and sweet scent. Bright yellow blooms that radiate warmth and cheer.
  • ⭐️ Fragrant oil: The flowers produce a rich, warm, and sweet scent that is extracted as jasmine oil, often used in perfumes as a middle note.
  • ⭐️ Hardy and adaptable: This jasmine is pretty hardy - thrives in USDA Zone 8 and above,


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Why New Guinea Creeper is a must-have for your garden

New Guinea Creeper (Tecomanthe dendrophila)

πŸ’• Why New Guinea Creeper is a must-have for your garden
  • πŸ’– It's this time of the year when beautiful Tecomanthe is opening her majestic blooms!

  • The New Guinea Creeper (Tecomanthe dendrophila) is a stunning, non-aggressive vine that will captivate with its vibrant blooms and lush foliage.
  • πŸ’– Spectacular flowers: In late winter to early spring, it produces large clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers with deep pink tubes and creamy-white lobes, creating a striking contrast.
  • πŸ’– Non-invasive growth: This well-behaved climber can reach up to 40 feet but is easily maintained at shorter lengths, making it suitable for trellises, arbors, or even large containers.
  • πŸ’– Evergreen beauty: With its glossy, pinnate leaves, the New Guinea Creeper adds year-round interest to your garden, even when not in bloom.
  • πŸ’– Great Butterfly attractor!


Care tip for New Guinea Creeper

🌞 Light: Thrives in partial to full sun; however, it prefers some shade during the hottest part of the day.
πŸ’¦ Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during the growing season.
🌑 Temperature: Ideal for USDA Zones 9-11; protect from frost and provide a warm, humid environment.
β›© Support: Provide a sturdy structure for it to climb, such as a trellis or arbor, to showcase its cascading blooms.

πŸ₯³ Introduce the New Guinea Creeper to your garden and enjoy a breathtaking display of color and elegance that will be the envy of your neighborhood!

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