… spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in areas with cool summer climates. Amur maple makes an unusual specimen tree or shrub; its light …
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… develop a profusion of greenish spots sprinkled all over the reddish brown leaves of summer. In spring and early summer the leaves are rich orange-red with green venation; in fall there is a dramatic show of intense colors. 'Iijima sunago' was recorded in the ( Sekihin) Kaede Binran , or one of the original Japanese Maples lists in1882</p> …
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… umbels seemingly float above the ferny foliage on this annual suited for use as a tall filler in flower beds or can be used as a cut flower. Plants come into flower in August and continue into October and are best grown in full sun and average soils. Flowers last longer during the cooler temperatures of fall. Like …
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… prolifically with delicate, 5-petaled, white flowers. Tolerant of shade, it is best grown in masses among trees and shrubs. The best show of flowers is in April, but it continues blooming sporadically until summer's heat, when it puts out a few more blooms in September. Even when not in bloom, the fine-textured divided leaves are attractive. …
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… Bronze Giant garden mum ( Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Giant') was released to the gardening public in 1956, and since then it has proven to be hardy as far north as Minnesota. Five-inch blossoms of bronze-orange are produced in October from plants reaching up to 3 feet in height and 15 inches in width. To increase winter hardiness, avoid applying fertilizer once …
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… Transvaal clivia ( Clivia caulescens ) are produced atop an incredibly tall stem—up to 6 feet in height on mature specimens—in October and November. This South African native can be grown in well drained, loose, organic soils in a wide range of sunlight levels, and requires low to …
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… Deep, salmon-coral 4-inch flowers are produced in profusion atop the 2.5 feet-high plants from midsummer to the first frost. Plant 'Tropical Salmon' in full sun and in moist soil for best flower production. Cannas will tolerate partial shaded conditions, but the …
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… of palm leaves. The cabbage palm is native to New Zealand where it can grow to 35 feet in height and 20 feet in width. In northern climates like Chicago it is usually treated as an annual or as a potted plant that is …
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… Dahlia 'Dragonberry' was introduced in 2014 and grows to 4 feet tall. Strong terminal and lateral branches produce blooms of semi-cactus form in a bold fuchia and orange blend that is striking. Dragonberry, like other Dahlias is not hardy in the Chicago area, and should be lifted and stored over winter after the first frost has …
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… Tall spikes of indigo blue flowers begin in late May and continue through June on this short-lived perennial. Plant this delphinium in full sun and in moisture-retentive, well- drained soil, and stake bloom spikes the first year to prevent them …
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