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Potentilla - Mango Tango™
Mango Tango™ Potentilla, Potentilla fruticosa 'UMan' (PP12,258), has striking and unusual bicolor flowers with petals of orange-red radiating to yellow, blooming all summer long above the bright green summer foliage. The plant has a tidy form and attains a mature height and width of approximately 2 feet. It is suited to a wide range of soil types and growing conditions. Mango Tango is a slow to medium growing plant developing into a compact and dwarf shrub. Potentilla is a deciduous shrub that does best in full sun and will flower all summer if trimmed in late June or July, along with fertilizer and water. Its great as foundation plantings, in borders or alone in smaller landscapes. The flowers show an intensity of red during the cooler weather. You can plant it with the assurance that it will live. It requires little, if no care once established. It is compact and free flowering. ... additional information
Mountain Laurel The Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia, is a native American plant. Its natural beauty in a woodland setting is a spring delight. It is the state flower of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a result of years of hybridizing and research there are over 80 known varieties. It grows upright and has beautiful tough glossy foliage. The plants will set buds as early as fall. The plants are striking in the contrast between the buds and flowers. However, the root systems are fine and shallow. To ensure that the Mountain Laurel you choose flourishes in your garden here are some tips: Plant high and mulch well. Water often during growth periods, do not let the plant dry out. |
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