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    From "Garden Sense"
    episode DGAR-203


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    Rosa 'Shadow Dancer' – Shadow Dancer Climbing Rose

    • Climbing rose with striped deep and light pink flowers
    • Fragrant; Repeat Bloomer
    • Disease Resistant
    • Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; fertilize once in spring, summer and fall
    • Prune by removing oldest canes after spring flush
    • Plant in full sun for all zones
    • height: 6-10 feet; Width: 2-5 feet
    • Hardy in USDA zones 5-9:

      • Zone 5: Plant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, build protective cage around base and fill with compost or shredded leaves; may suffer some dieback.
      • Zone 6: Plant in spring; water in dry periods during growing season; after first hard frost, mound compost or shredded leaves several inches deep above crown.
      • Zone 7: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season.
      • Zone 8: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season.
      • Zone 9: Plant in early spring or early fall; water in dry periods during growing season.

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    Lobularia maritime – Sweet Alyssum 'Rose'

    • Fragrant, low-growing tender perennial grown as an annual for its profuse pink flowers
    • Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; fertilize monthly during growing season
    • Plant in full sun for all zones
    • Shear back in mid summer to encourage blooming
    • Height: 12 inches; Width: 6 inches
    • Annual

      • Zones 2-11: Plant seeds or seedlings after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; mulch in colder areas; water until established; plants may survive winter in frost-free locations.

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