Harlow Gardens

Plant Nursery & Landscape Design in Tucson, Arizona

Plant of the Week – Touch of Red Orange Calendula

Plant of the Week – Touch of Red Orange Calendula 150 150 cbohardt

Touch of Red Orange Calendula Calendula Touch of Red Orange has become our favorite Calendula. Taller growing(18”-24”), compact, and more robust than other calendulas, Touch of Red Orange produces dozens of large daisy-like flowers that…

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Plant of the Week – Fairy Castle Cactus

Plant of the Week – Fairy Castle Cactus 150 150 cbohardt

Fairy Castle Cactus This very cool cactus is a great way to introduce kids to the joy of plants. The name comes from the numerous vertical stems of different heights that resemble spires and turrets.…

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Plant of the Week – Gulf Stream Nandina

Plant of the Week – Gulf Stream Nandina 150 150 cbohardt

Gulf Stream Nandina Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’ This striking, small, evergreen, disease resistant, frost hardy, easy care shrub provides beautiful red foliage during the winter season. Its dense and compact nature makes it perfect for…

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Plant of the Week – ZZ Plant

Plant of the Week – ZZ Plant 150 150 cbohardt

ZZ Plant Zamioculcas zamifolia Why you will love this plant! Virtually indestructible – perfect for anyone. Still looks amazing after months of “neglect”. ZZ plant care starts with a lack of care. In fact, ZZ…

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Plant of the Week – Quadicolor Agave

Plant of the Week – Quadicolor Agave 150 150 cbohardt

Quadicolor Agave Agave lophantha ‘Quadicolor’ It’s beautiful and easy to care for. It’s hard to find so get one while you can. Grows only 12-18″ tall by 2′ wide. The yellow marginal stripes are highlighted…

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Plant of the Week – Lady Finger Cactus

Plant of the Week – Lady Finger Cactus 150 150 cbohardt

Lady Finger Cactus Eichnocereus pentalophus Why you might like this plant: Easy to grow Stems grow sideways close to the ground Cold hardy in southern Arizona deserts Features one of the most beautiful flowers in…

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Plant of the Week – Living Stones/Pebble Plant

Plant of the Week – Living Stones/Pebble Plant 150 150 cbohardt

Lithops Eccentric little rock stars Look like pebbles and can be nearly as tough.Native to sandy deserts that get no rain most of the year.Grows only 1” high with a spread of 9”Place indoors in…

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Plant of the Week – Woolly Butterfly Bush

Plant of the Week – Woolly Butterfly Bush 150 150 cbohardt

Woolly Butterfly Bush Buddleia marrubilfolia Orange, marble-sized blossoms occur throughout the year on this Chihuahuan Desert native. Silver foliage contrasts perfectly with the green in most gardens. Butterflies love them. Very tolerant of heat, cold,…

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Plant of the Week – Madagascar Palm

Plant of the Week – Madagascar Palm 150 150 cbohardt

Madagascar Palm Pachypodium lamerei Easy-to-grow succulent with impressive silhouette Unusual palm-like succulent grows indoors or out Native to Madagascar Slow growing 6”/year Large, fragrant white flowers on older, mature plants Grow indoors in bright light…

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Plant of the Week – Vinca Periwinkle

Plant of the Week – Vinca Periwinkle 150 150 cbohardt

Vinca Periwinkle THE most reliable summer flower, Vinca Periwinkle blooms from May through November. Almost never out of bloom with leaves that are a beautiful, shiny, dark green. Available either in a cascading or upright…

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