Pieris valley Valentine is broadleaf evergreen from Ericaceous family. Its hardiness zone is 5 to 8 with height 2′ to 4′ and spread 3′ to 5′. Blooms maroon in April. Grows well in full Sun to part shade, needs medium water and regular maintenance. Best grown in organically rich, slightly acidic, medium moisture. It grows best in locations sheltered from wind with some afternoon shade.
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Pieris Mountain fire is best grown in organically rich, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Summer foliage decline and reduced vigor results in weakened plants that may succumb to a harsh winter. It grows best in locations sheltered from wind with some afternoon shade. Remove spent flowers immediately after bloom. Pieris mountain fire is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that
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Kalmia Mountain Laurel is best grown in cool, moist, rich, acidic, humusy, well-drained soils in part shade. Mulch to retain moisture and keep root zones cool. Plants tolerate a wide range of light conditions (full sun to full shade), but are best in part shade (morning sun with early to mid-afternoon shade). Better drainage required. Kalmia latifolia, commonly called mountain laurel, is a gnarled, multi-stemmed,
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Camellias are flowering, shade-loving, small trees or shrubs that are available in a remarkable range of colors, forms, and sizes. Depending on the variety they may bloom in late fall, winter and early spring adding cheer to the garden when little else is in flower. Their blooms, from white or pink to deep red, some as simple as a wild rose, others as full blown
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Wide varieties of Rhododendrons are available at Fraserview Nursery Ltd. Rhododendrons need porous or acidic soil, morning sun with shade in mid to late afternoon (shade tolerant, not shade loving), protection from winter wind. (do not plant in open areas). Planting must be 15 cm deeper than the root ball and 2 to 3 times wider. Loosen the soil in the hole (do not remove).
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