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POOLS & SPAS Office. . . . 713.559.1100 Houston • Dallas • Austin
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DRAMATIKA
Curcuma Alismatifolia
Houston’s premiere destination for quality custom framing, unique greeting cards and one-of-a-kind gifts for over 30 years.
713-868-5050 331 W. 19th St.
Heights Lights & Things 2515 Harvard Houston, TX 77008 713-861-0607 hlandt@swbell.net M-F 8-5 • Sat. by Appt.
Kaempferia Mansoni
referred to as the Hosta for the South. Varieties to look for are: K. ‘Pink Lace’, K. ‘Bronze’, K. ‘Mansoni’, K. ‘Silverspot’. Dancing Ladies are grown in dappled shade, and can also be grown in a shaded container with a variegated ivy or trailing plant. Globba winetii produces a beautiful, long, dark purple florescence with yellow flowers on a compact, upright plant, and resemble ladies or fairies, lasting about one month. There are two varieties of Globba to look for: ‘White Dragon’ and ‘Mauve Dancing Lady’. Lastly, I must mention the genus Curcuma; these plants look like dwarf banana plants with large green leaves, which can reach 6-feet tall, and grow in a half day of sun. ‘Choco Zebra’ it is the first one to break dormancy in spring, has chartreuse green, chocolate red and purple flowers on a stem that is held above the foliage. Curcuma ‘Laddawan’ has a dark pink inflorescence with large leaves and gets 3 feet tall. Curcuma alismatifolia (tulip ginger) is a true sun loving shorty (12-16 inches), and produces leaves and flowers all summer long. This is just a short list of the wonderful world of gingers to get you interested in trying some in your garden. Gingers are foolproof; just grow most in well-drained soil and the right sun exposure. Are you ready to plant some in your garden? Head out to the Arbor Gate Nursery in Tomball, to shop the wonderful selection there.
Since 1996, Heights Lights & Things has worked with builders and decorators assisting them with their lighting process. Our showroom features an array of lighting products for both indoors and out, ceiling fans, landscape lighting, etc. www.heightslightsandthings.com
HOUSTON HEIGHTS ROOFERS Professional • Local • Heights Resident Since 1998 Specializing in all types of roofing. We also do home improvement and remodels. No job too big or too small. We will meet or beat any price– Guaranteed! Free Estimates $200 OFF ANY REROOFING JOB
713.385.1576 • HoustonHeightsRoofers.com
GEN’S ANTIQUES is a group of diverse dealers whose selection of furniture, art and collectibles will satisfy any taste and budget. Find anything from Seeburg jukeboxes and mid-century modern pieces to classic European antiques. Proud host of First Saturday Arts Market.
540 W. 19th St. • 713.868.2368 • www.gensantiques.com
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