… Hot Cocoa™ floribunda rose produces fragrant, burnt orange flowers with a hint of deep coral and chocolate brown, from mid-June thru mid-October. The unique color … was hybridized by Thomas Carruth and introduced by Weeks Roses. It grows up to 4 feet high with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. The disease-resistant, glossy new leaves are … darker than the older leaves. Floribunda roses started as hybrids between hybrid teas, with their large flowers, and polyantha roses, which produce an abundance of flowers in clusters. …
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… Orange sage is a tender hybrid perennial that will keep up its floral display well into fall with occasional dead-heading of spent flowers. With well-branched, bushy habits, plants will grow to 28 inches tall and prefer full sun. Potted … well above the foliage and the long, tubular flowers pop out of dark red-orange calyxes with a green base. The flowers provide nectar for hummingbirds. There are also pink and purple …
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… that cover the plant during autumn. It is insect- and disease-resistant when grown in full sun with open space between plants. First used in flower beds at the Chicago Botanic Garden in 2003, … of new aster hybrids promoted for growing as seasonal potted plants and cut flowers to compete with chrysanthemums. It has also proven hardy in gardens. It can reach a height of 3 feet, with double flowers. It blooms from late September to early November. …
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… is native to the northeastern and central parts of the US. It blooms in late summer-early fall with masses of fine-petaled flowers in shades of blue and purple. It is called aromatic aster … of the sticky, scented glands on the small, narrow leaves. It can reach a height of 3 feet with a similar spread, but should be clipped back by a fourth in early summer. This creates a denser, more compact plant with more flowers. It should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it …
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… or shrubs can be successfully forced after six weeks of cold winter weather. Choose branches with interesting shapes, curves and textures as well as those with plump flower buds. Even branches with foliage only can make interesting arrangements. Use sterile, sharp pruners, and without …
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… Free Regenstein Learning Campus, Astellas Atrium Ages 2 – 5 with an adult Explore the wonders of the season with snowy sensory play, evergreen exploration, and igloo-building fun. At 11 a.m. and 12:30 …
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… are versatile and commonly used plants for creating dynamic bonsai trees. We will begin with an in-depth discussion of juniper care followed by a hands-on workshop with your tree. Please bring your bonsai. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… in late spring to early summer. This mock orange grows to about eight feet in height and width with rounded but open form. It prefers a sunny spot with consistently moist well-drained soil. …
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… your wreath truly one-of-a-kind. Here are some combinations to try: A mixed evergreen wreath with a woodland theme. Add magnolia leaves, shelf fungus, cedar roses, spruce cones, and tallow … such as boxwood, cedar, arborvitae, spruce, and juniper. An oregonia and lemon leaf wreath with a golden theme. Add gold-enhanced lotus pods, magnolia leaves, milkweed pods, dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and yarrow to a wreath crafted with lemon leaves and oregonia foliage. A grapevine wreath with a fruit theme. Add dried …
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… Joanna J. Stroz, a versatile artist based in Copenhagen with Polish and Danish roots, is renowned as a carillonneur, composer, music producer, singer-songwriter, percussionist, and drummer. With two albums under her belt, Nordic Wave (2010) and Drums and Bells (2015). Joanna continues to captivate audiences with her unique blend of electronic and carillon music. As both a composer and soloist, Joanna …
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