… Classic dark red tulip on sturdy long stems that is ideal for forcing or planting as an annual in the garden. Outdoors, plant as soon as the bulbs … winter sets in, making them primed and ready to burst into flower in spring. If a bit of cheer is required to fight off the winter doldrums, place the purchased bulbs in a flower pot as …
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… Did you know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? The fruit of 'Rosanna' kiwi vine is a cousin of the fuzzy grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same sweet-and-citrus taste, … or dig at the roots. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… its fuzzy skin, have earned it the nickname of Taiwan peach, even though the size of the fruit is closer to a berry than a peach. The berries have the the distinctive fuzz and taste of … or dig at the roots. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Aechmea 'Black Jack' is grown for its narrow, strap-like, glossy leaves that are very dark red, almost black. The … chips to increase porosity. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… October. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil and enjoys the heat. It is most effective when grouped into large drifts and makes an excellent ground cover for parks, … can reach 10 feet tall. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in nature from Iran and Turkey through Central Asia, and commonly called Star of Persia, this is another of the large-flowered onions that succeed best in Chicago landscapes if interplanted … for all things hot. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Callicarpa japonica , or Japanese beautyberry, is one of the stars of the fall garden, with its rounded clusters of berries produced at almost … almost twice that size. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… however, may be the deep red stems that provide a winter display after the red fall foliage is gone. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Sibirica Tatarian dogwood is a multi-stemmed shrub known for its coral-red stems in winter and whitish blue fruit in … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Chinese dogwood is a form of kousa dogwood with somewhat larger white flower bracts, fruit and leaves than the … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
