Formal Garden - Page 10 of 21 - Fine Gardening

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    Hedgehog rose

    Rosa rugosa var. alba

    This variety has single, papery white blossoms that open from light pink buds and have contrasting yellow stamens.

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    Buffalo currant

    Ribes odoratum

    In spring, this North American native shrub produces clove-scented, lemon-yellow flowers, which are followed by black edible fruits.

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    Creeping raspberry

    Rubus pentalobus

    This prostrate evergreen species produces a mass of richly textured leaves, making it an attractive groundcover for formal areas, rock gardens, or woodland beds.

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    Border phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'David'

    This pure white phlox is valuable in the garden because of its abundant, fragrant flowers, its sturdy growth habit, and its resistance to powdery mildew.

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    Jonquilla Daffodil

    Narcissus 'Dickcissel'

    This miniature daffodil opens in very late spring.

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    ‘Bethlehem’ paperwhite narcissus

    Narcissus ‘Bethlehem’

    This tender paperwhite is well-suited to forcing, blooming 4 to 5 weeks after planting.

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    ‘Avalanche’ daffodil

    Narcissus ‘Avalanche’

    Tazetta-type daffodils, including the paperwhites that can be forced into bloom indoors during the winter, are also fragrant.

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    ‘Accent’ daffodil

    Narcissus 'Accent'

    Narcissus ‘Accent’ has white petals and a funnel-shaped, salmon-pink cup whose color stays true.

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    ‘Galilee’ paperwhite narcissus

    Narcissus 'Galilee’

    This tender paperwhite is well-suited to forcing, blooming 3 to 4 weeks after planting.

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    Paperwhite narcissus

    Narcissus papyraceus

    This Tazetta/Division 10 daffodil is a species well-suited to forcing.