… Purple-leaf sand cherry is a large shrub grown for its intensely purple foliage. The leaves are small, ovate and toothed and maintain their color throughout the season. Pale pink flowers appear in small clusters in late April. It is best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun. It tolerates part shade, … color generally occur in full sun. It tolerates urban conditions, however, it is susceptible to many diseases and insect damage and may be short-lived. Good soil drainage is essential; one …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a welcome hint of summer, and many favorites thrive on a windowsill in winter as well as in the summer garden. Most herbs require four to six hours of sun or 14 hours of supplemental light daily, and a south or southwest exposure is best. All herbs except basil perform best next to a cool windowpane. Many herbs, such as thyme, …
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… BISHOP'S CASTLE™ is an English shrub rose from the breeder David Austen, who's famous for combing the very full flower form and fragrance of … very full cup of petals. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Spraying against disease may be a good idea, especially if you can't give it full sun or it's crowded too close to other plants for good air circulation. In addition, most growers recommend using fertilizer. …
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… The Ace of Hearts redbud tree has leaves that are heart-shaped which turn yellow in the fall. In … flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which provide early season sustenance to hummingbirds and a range of other pollinators. Ace of Hearts is a dwarf redbud, designed for … feet with a graceful spreading growth habit. It is a suitable understory planting if able to get a few hours of direct light during the day. …
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… This primitive plant does not produce flowers but is grown instead for the iridescent peacock "leaves" produced along the creeping stems. Grow in low light, high humidity and humus rich soils for best results. …
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… Massive sprays of 2-inch, pale yellow flowers cover this "nativar" of the perennial willowleaf sunflower from late summer into fall. Plant this flower in full sun, average soils, and allow one year for the plant to establish its root system for best displays. It's hardy and perennial in the Chicago region and a magnet for honeybees and gold …
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… The Japanese painted fern grows to 18 inches tall. The 20-inch fronds are a soft grayish-green overlaid with silver with contrasting dark maroon midribs. For the best color, plant this fern in light shade. …
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… SWEET™ Magenta Bicolor Dianthus The fragrance of clove surrounds the large heads of multiple flowers all sporting a broad magenta halo on a rosy pink background. The fairly tall stout stems were bred to supply the cut flower industry as well as gardeners looking for an annual to fill middle to … the garden. Frost tolerant, they will need careful mulching to survive Chicago winters. Flower best during the cooler months of spring and fall but the plants will 'hang on' during all but the …
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… Deep dark single red blooms appear atop stout stems approximately 6 weeks after watering the dormant bulb. For best results, grow the bulb in the brightest location in the home and stake, if needed, to keep the flowering stalk upright. …
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… Lantanaphyllum viburnum is so named because its foliage is similar to lantana viburnum but more leathery. This hybrid was developed in Holland around 1925. White flowers in May give way to reddish fruit that eventually turns black. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
