… Dark green leaves make the perfect foil for the magenta petals surrounding a magenta/pink "collar" around the dark colored eye of this Dahlia cultivar. Long, dark colored-stems make this a good selection for cut flowers, as well as a highlight of the late summer garden. Grow this plant in full sun, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in height and features pink flowers from late spring until the first frost. A great annual for the front of the border, it is disease- and insect-free; it also tolerates heat, drought, … and the seeds are considered a delicacy by mice, birds, and other wee beasties storing up food for the long winters. …
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… The registered name for Lavaglut® floribunda rose ( Rosa 'Korlech') translates from German into "lava flow." Deep … unfortunately, not fragrant. Plant this rose in full sun and provide space around the plant for air movement—an important element in disease prevention. …
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… Native to southern Europe, silver sage is a clump-forming biennial grown for its large, woolly, silver leaves rather than its flowers; the botanic name comes from the Latin word for silver, argentum. The 12-inch-tall leaves appear in the first year, followed by silver flower …
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… blue to white and thrives in full sun. A North American native, this species is a great choice for locations that experience hot humid summers. It dislikes heavy, wet winter soils, so planting on a slight mound in the garden is recommended. A pollinator magnet for both birds and insects. The basal foliage retains a mounded appearance as the flowering …
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… is a modern variety with pure white flowers atop tall 20-inch stems, making it perfect for a cut-flower arrangement. The breeder is J.M. Brouwer-Zeinstra from the Netherlands. It is a … shape. If several classes of tulips are planted together, there will be continuous bloom for several weeks in early- to mid-spring. …
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… sketches, complete with notes on field conditions, colors, plant measurements, and textures, for a complete workup in the studio. Folding chairs are provided. In case of inclement weather, the class will draw in the Greenhouses. A supply list will be sent. Dress for the weather. ART requirement Kimberly Mullarkey, freelance artist Lakeside Room, Visitor …
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… Discover many hardy shrubs suitable for our landscape beyond the 65 shrubs explored in the Deciduous Flowering Shrubs course. You … cultural information, aesthetic qualities, and landscape uses will be emphasized. Dress for the weather. Prerequisite: Botany 1 suggested. The School’s CEUs=14 hours OPC elective …
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… to set their flower buds. Their size, and this chilling requirement, make them a challenge for home owners to re-flower however the plants themselves can live for decades. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… white flowers cover the informally arching branches in May in a dazzling display that can last for weeks. This easy-to-care-for hardy shrub is forgiving of poor soils, which endears it to Chicago area gardeners. Free of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
