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Wim Vander Zalm is well known throughout B.C. for his extensive horticultural expertise. He is well recognized for his Garden Talk program that aired for over 15 years on CKNW radio. He presently can be heard monthly on the Bill Good program on CKNW as well as guest appearances with Fanny Kiefer on Shaw Cable TV as well as a gardening column in Garden Wise Magazine. He is known to many, especially his customers, as the "plant doctor" being able to diagnose the most rare of plant problems. He currently owns and operates 2 Art Knapp Plantland locations, one in Port Coquitlam and the other in Downtown Vancouver.
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Helleborus 'HGC Jacob"
CKNW Dec Plant of the Month
Lightly fragrant single white flowers age to light green or blush pink in cool weather. Glossy dark green leaves and burgundy stems. Bloom December through March. Easy to grow, disease and deer resistant. Beautiful in shaded or partly shaded borders, woodland gardens or naturalized settings.
Sedum Hybrid Thundercloud
CKNW SeptemberPlant of the Month
One of the least demanding, most satisfying true perennials that loves sun and offers an abundance of show white starlike flowers September through October. Grey-green foliage and will grow to a height of 12 inches wide by 18" wide. Prefers a well drained soil and is great for an area that gets little water over the summer. Great for attracting butterflies.
Dianthus Candy Floss
CKNW July Plant of the Month
From the "Scent First" Dianthus family from England.
Extremely fragrant summer bloomer.This selection forms a low cushion of grassy grey-blue foliage. Extremely fragrant double flowers have soft-pink petals with a rose-purple eye. An excellent addition to the sunny rock garden, alpine trough or for edging. Grow 6 - 10 inches and a 12 - 16 inch width. Zones 5 - 9 and hardy to -29C.
An easy to grow perennial in a well drained soil.
Achillea or Yarrow Variety, Terra Cotta
A tall growing hardy perennials. Thrives in poor sandy soil. Tolerates very little maintenance or care. Great for extremely dry conditions.
Grows to approximately 24 inches high and 18 inches wide. Blooms through summer and is sun loving.
One of the least demanding, most satisfying true perennials that loves sun and offers an abundance of show white starlike flowers September through October. Grey-green foliage and will grow to a height of 12 inches wide by 18 inches wide. Prefers a well drained soil and is great for an area that gets little water over the summer. Great for attracting butterflies.
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