… The Eastern crabapples at the Chicago Botanic Garden were grown from plant material collected in Russia with a view to evaluate their potential to enhance the … fruits are usually not eaten by humans but are beloved by birds. Most crabapples benefit from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow. …
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… blooming into the fall. Strong stems hold the flower clusters upright and prevent them from drooping. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. In 2008 Silver Dollar received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately …
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… and by fall they will have turned completely pink. GATSBY PINK® Oakleaf Hydrangea is derived from a shrub that is native to the moist woods of eastern north America. This hydrangea reaches … moist soils, but can manage as an understory planting with supplemental watering. Apart from the beautiful conical flower heads, this hydrangea displays exceptional fall color. In Zone …
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… and by fall they will have turned completely dark pink. Munchkin oak-leaf hydrangea is derived from a shrub that is native to the moist woods of eastern north America. This plant has a dwarf … moist soils, but can manage as an understory planting with supplemental watering. Apart from the beautiful conical flower heads, this hydrangea displays exceptional red fall color. In …
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… of colored hairs at the base of each fall that other iris groups have . Siberian irises bloom from mid spring to early summer, but the thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout … these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic …
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… blooming in early to mid season. It may re-bloom. In 1992 it received Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society. Siberian irises lack the “beard” of colored hairs at the base of … of royalty throughout history was an adaptation of the iris flower. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. …
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… conspicuous raised dark dots scattered over the whole surface. Large daisy-like flowers emerge from the center of the plant from May through August. They are yellow to coppery-orange, or sometimes white or pinkish with a …
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… roses. The charming little pink rosettes each have about 20 petals and bloom in clusters from early June into autumn. And yes, they're fragrant. Micro-minature roses are not to be … aren't bred or cultivated to live long. Micro-miniatures are the result of careful breeding from standard outdoor garden roses, and they'll thrive outdoors with the same care all roses need …
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… 'Queen Elizabeth') is covered in luminous, pink, double flowers and has a moderate fragrance from early summer until frost. Pointed tea rose-like buds are produced on long stems on a plant … base of the plant with mulch/leaf mold after the first hard frost to protect the lower buds from winter kill. The Queen Elizabeth rose began winning awards in 1954, and it continues to be …
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… What distinguishes 'Angelina' from other stonecrop sedums is its striking chartreuse foliage. When used as a groundcover or as … tones in autumn. Stonecrops are tough. They're native to rocky, arid mountains and cliffs from Asia to Western Europe, so they can tolerate wide variations in temperature. All they want …
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