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  • … This roundleaf serviceberry is native to northeastern North America. Its species name A. sanguinea refers to its red twigs. … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The roots of my phalaenopsis orchid are growing over the rim of the pot. Does this mean I need to repot the plant? A. Many varieties of orchids enjoy being slightly potbound. However, if they … green tips on plump white roots the orchid not having been repotted in two to three years The best time to repot an orchid is when it has finished flowering. Choose a plastic pot (which does not dry out as quickly as …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … petals are recurved, and the flowers are bowl shaped, measuring 8 inches in diameter in mid to late summer. The stems stand 3 to 4 feet high and may have up to 8 flowers on a single stem. Casa Blanca is an Oriental hybrid. Oriental lilies generally have larger flowers and taller stems than the … Typically Oriental lilies have a lovely fragrance, although some people find it unpleasant at best. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily make it a lovely addition to the garden. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Utah serviceberry is native to arid areas of the western U.S., notably Utah. Unlike most serviceberries, it prefers … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … by a white eye on these amazingly hardy annuals. Like other violas and pansies, they flower best in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. However, unlike most cultivars, Marina, if … weather hits in January and February. The well established root system allows the plants to produce an abundance of flowers as soon as temperatures start to warm. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the … poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Q. What variety of lavender is the best for planting in our area? I'm especially interested in an intensely fragrant variety. … over 28 species of lavender grown today, most are not reliably hardy in the Chicago area due to our cold winters and heavy, wet winter soil. The English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia , …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … anywhere; however, for naturalizing, a position in full sun with well-drained soils that tend to the dry side after mid-June is best. The Dutch, consummate tulip growers, leave the green flowering stalk on the plant until …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … grows into a dense, compact, rounded mound (3’ X 3’). Tiny white flowers that are attractive to butterflies grow in small, flattened clusters in late spring on new wood. The foliage turns shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall. Birchleaf spirea is named for the shape of its leaves, which resemble those of the birch genus. More than 100 of … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Eskimo Bartram juneberry is a more compact, multi-stemmed shrub version of the genus. Its smaller size makes it a more … structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant