… flowers from mid-summer into early fall. The size and number of flowers makes it a good choice for window boxes and containers in full sun when kept moderately moist. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… from July to September on this 3.5-foot tall cultivar. The long-stemmed flowers are ideal for cutting, and the shorter statured plant rarely needs staking. Plant this dahlia in full sun …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Huge dinner plate sized flowers feature bright red petals with a yellow base making for a show stopping display. Plant in full sun in moisture retentive well drained soils and stake …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… exfoliating bark. Plant in well drained, acidic pH, moist soils in partially shaded conditions for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shrub. Attractive green foliage and a neat mounded growth habit make this an ideal specimen for container or as a seasonal 'in ground' addition to the landscape. The flowers are pollinator …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on this pollenless cultivar in July and August. Flowers and stems are ideal size and strength for the cut flower industry. This is the first sunflower that is downy mildew resistant - a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… inhibiting weed seed germination. The rate of application as well as the timing are critical for maximum effectiveness. CGM should be applied before weed seeds germinate in the … Please contact Plant Information Service at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more detailed information. …
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… A. Your hibiscus should be moved indoors well before the first fall frost. Check the plants for insects prior to moving them indoors. Hibiscus commonly attract whitefly. Do not be alarmed … consistent moisture, but do not allow the plant to stand in water, which is a good practice for all houseplants. If your plant is growing in its original potting medium, it should be …
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