… Many gardeners take the director's approach to selecting perennials. They conduct tryouts each season, hoping to discover one or more budding new stars. Over time, the true classics will endure, but the process of looking for a beautiful new plant is something gardeners anticipate at the start of each new growing … chosen for their burgundy-purple foliage that is about as dark as any perennial's foliage can get. The statuesque plants grow between 2 and 4 feet but sport tall spires of light-colored, …
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… Citrus reticulata (a tangerine) was crossed with Fortunella margarita (the Nagami kumquat) to create a small fruited hybrid with a loose skin and very bitter pulp, whose juice can be used … of frost, which is why it is featured in the Semitropical Greenhouse. All types of citrus grow best in full sun and warm temperatures. Flowers are typically pollinated by honey bees, and the …
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… with good air movement, and exceptionally well- drained orchid growing medium. They flower best if they spend the summer outdoors and then come back in before the first hard frost. The … contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are in native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… wild, aerial roots arising along the cane intertwine themselves with surrounding vegetation to keep the plants upright when in flower. In cultivation staking is required. Bright light, high humidity and high temperatures with exceptionally well drained potting mix produce the best repeat blooms. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own … by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom display, most orchids will not tolerate sustained direct sun. Many varieties …
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… smooth, rich, and totally irresistible—that’s mocha mousse, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2025. A perfect blend of chocolatey brown and creamy beige, it gives off a vibe that’s both … collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I couldn’t help but imagine all the delicious ways to stir this cozy mocha mousse vibe into outdoor spaces and containers. According to Pantone, the global color authority, mocha mousse oozes warmth and comfort, serving up a …
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… with faint purple stripes at the base, orange stigmas, and yellow anthers in early spring. Best grown in full sun or light shade underneath the canopy of deciduous trees, these adaptable … they are a hallmark of spring, and their price makes augmenting the plantings every three to four years affordable. Crocus vernus is one of the largest of the crocus species and is native to southern and eastern Europe. Long a favorite of Dutch hybridizers, this bloodline is found in …
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… winter. It’s not because they are sick or diseased; it’s simply what they do. Larches belong to a special group of plants called deciduous conifers. Like maples and oaks, they produce fall … somewhat, turn yellowish brown and are slightly fuzzy. Because of their size, larches are best used on large properties, parks, or golf courses. They can be used singly as specimens or grouped closely to create a screen. Larches grow best with sufficient moisture, in well-drained soil and full sun. They are considered medium to …
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… Allium caeruleum is a native of Central Asia and is known as a blue globe onion. People seem to be attracted to the color blue — at least as it is displayed by flowers. Name the rarest, most sought after … flower beds in summer. If at all possible, purchase this plant when in flower to obtain the best color forms. Several commercially available produce inferior lilac-blue or washed out, faded …
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… Deutzia 'Pink Pompon' features clusters of double pink flowers that fade to white with age. Fall foliage can be a burgundy shade. The genus Deutzia consists of medium-sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may …
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… rose releases. It features beautifully quartered, bourbon-type flowers in pink that blush to lighter shades near the edges, and a fragrance reminiscent of tea rose, citrus, and honey. These disease-resistant plants grow to 4 feet and perform best when planted in sunny, moderately moist, and fertile soils, protected in early winter with a …
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