Herbaceous potentillas

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There are 500 different species of potentillas and some varieties include herbaceous border perennials. Varieties that put out runners that are 10 inches to 2 feet long include p. alba, p. fragiformis, p. thurberi and p. atrosanguinea. These and other varieties are described and admired.

Methods, Cover Story, Flower gardening, Potentilla, Potentillas

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Invincible violas: careful breeding has endowed these favorites with new colors and an iron constitution

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Violas originally had black markings spreading out from the center of the flowers, but Charles Stuart was able to breed violas without the markings in 1884. Gardeners can propagate violas by dividing them, using cuttings, growing them from seed, or using a layering technique.

Growth, Violets

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Classic coralbells: a master breeder describes his favorites

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Coralbells, or the species heucheras, are not the most popular flowering plants among avocational gardeners. This is unfortunate because they are easy to grow, requiring only good soil drainage and sun or partial shade. Different varieties are examined.

Perennials, Perennial plants

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