Protest and dissent in China. In spite of restrictions on freedom of association and of speech, a wide variety of protests and dissident movements have proliferated in China, particularly in the decades since the death of Mao Zedong.
SunPatiens are large plants best used in big, bold beds, at the back of a bed of annuals or, if you have large containers, in sunny patio pots. Their overall height can be affected by the distance between plants. Crowd them close together â say 12 inches apart â and you will have taller plants.
Native to North America, sunflowers have been cultivated for centuries. Perennial and annual sunflowers (Helianthus spp.) flourish across the United States. Gigantic yellow blossoms burst open atop stalks that grow between 2 and 12 feet high on this North America native, a member of the Asteraceae family.Sunflowers thrive en masse in gardens and along borders, attracting butterflies and birds, but experiencing no serious disease or pest problems.igantic yellow blossoms burst open atop stalks that grow between 2 and 12 feet high on this North America native, a member of the Asteraceae family. Sunflowers thrive en masse in gardens and along borders, attracting butterflies and birds, but experiencing no serious disease or pest problems.