… gives it a layered look. It blooms profusely with white clusters of nonfragrant flowers held in two rows along the branches in May. Fall foliage color is a reddish-purple. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. This cultivar was …
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… lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and easy-care …
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… In a world awash with crocuses, daffodils, and early tulips, we can easily forget there are other bulbs in the world. But you'll always remember the first time you encounter a crown imperial … moist soils. The checkered snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris , actually comes in a variety of checked and solid cultivars. It's hard to grasp that this headline-grabber is …
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… Q. Is it possible to grow dwarf citrus trees indoors in the winter without a greenhouse? I have a large, sunny patio where they could spend the summer months. A. In the Midwest, dwarf citrus trees make excellent outdoor warm-weather container plants. Most are … and full sun. To successfully overwinter these plants indoors, take the following precautions: In early September, move your plants from the sunny patio to a shaded outdoor spot for several …
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… 'Tilt Head') is a tall, erect, handsome aloe that reaches a height of 9 to nearly 20 feet in height. The serrated leaves are pale bluish-green, often tinged pink at the tips and edges … style protrude conspicuously from the tips of the flowers. Tilt Head aloe's flowers are rich in nectar, attracting sunbirds, bees, butterflies, and ants. Aloe speciosa was named in the Journal of the Linnean Society in 1880. The name "speciosa" means "showy" in Latin, and …
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… Lace Aloe, formerly known as Aloe aristata , was winner of the RSH Award of Garden Merit in 1994. It has been moved to its own genus, Aristaloe , where it is the only species. Recent … genus, it is now called Aristaloe aristata . It is considered half-hardy, it will overwinter in an unheated greenhouse or outdoors in areas with a mild winter and tolerates temperatures to about 25 °F. This interesting succulent …
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… In a discussion of ivy, it is important to distinguish between English ivy, the trailing or … well as Wrigley Field. English ivy is a truly versatile plant. It is used as a ground cover, in topiary displays, in hanging baskets, or sprawling over a windowsill as a houseplant. There are many types of ivy, …
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… Early autumn ushers in a welcome peacefulness to a rich and still-blooming landscape. Trees and shrubs are at their … when they change color. This time of year offers a chance to reflect on what we value in personal landscapes. Certainly at the top of the list in Chicagoland are the big shade trees. The elm, oak, and horsechestnut trees that define …
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… still snow on the ground. Yet smart gardeners know that now is the time to plan for fall color in your garden. Nurseries and garden centers start receiving and displaying their stock in the next month or so, including the newest varieties of perennials for this year. Catalogs and … Ever-popular And no wonder: Heucheras, or coral bells, are virtually carefree and at home in sun or shade. Consider them for containers, too: it's the newest way to add color and texture …
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… the ground. It has deeply furrowed, corky bark . Though Miyabie maple is listed as endangered in its native habitat in Japan, several cultivars are considered hardy, adaptable urban street trees. The dark green leaves turn golden in fall. …
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