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... genus of over 100 species , the common coral tree is a familiar sight in both northern and southern hemispheres . Its brilliant red flowers are a welcome sight in winter as they appear on bare branches , the leaves following later ...
... genus of over 100 species , the common coral tree is a familiar sight in both northern and southern hemispheres . Its brilliant red flowers are a welcome sight in winter as they appear on bare branches , the leaves following later ...
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... genus rhododendron is one of the largest , numbering over 800 species , which range from tiny , prostrate plants to large shrubs . The flowers vary through the whole color spectrum . The majority of the species like a sheltered position ...
... genus rhododendron is one of the largest , numbering over 800 species , which range from tiny , prostrate plants to large shrubs . The flowers vary through the whole color spectrum . The majority of the species like a sheltered position ...
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... genus , this species makes an excellent display in the summer border . The flowers are borne on long , graceful spikes , somewhat resembling lavender but much larger , and the aromatic leaves are long and narrow . Propagate the plant by ...
... genus , this species makes an excellent display in the summer border . The flowers are borne on long , graceful spikes , somewhat resembling lavender but much larger , and the aromatic leaves are long and narrow . Propagate the plant by ...
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