… The variegated wayfaringtree viburnum is notable for its light and dark green leaves bearing splashes of chartreuse and gold. While this … it produces abundant non fragrant white flowers followed by fruit turning from green to red to black, which may all be present simultaneously. Viburnums are a versatile genus of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… rock instruments. Their signature summer show features classic rock music from the late ’60s to current hits, all mashed with music by the great composers: Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, … no mistake, this show ROCKS! It’s a thrill ride through history—unique, exciting entertainment for audiences of any age. It’s the perfect show for theaters, schools, fests, and more. …
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… has purple flower spike which later turn into white berries. Overall Silver Dragon will grow to be about ten inches tall and about eighteen inches wide. It is useful for edging paths and beds and for providing an accent in shady areas. Although it tolerates full sun it may require additional …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… planting ideas and more As summer blooms fade, you’ll see mums everywhere—the automatic go-to fall favorites—but what else can heighten your containers and garden with color, texture, and surprise? We love featuring mums in our fall displays at the Garden, but we also aim for variety and surprise. Here, Tim Pollak, manager of plant production, celebrates our seasonal mum. According to Tim Pollak, manager of plant production at the Chicago Botanic Garden, autumn offers ample …
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… This hardy lady slipper orchid is known for good flower production, even for begining hardy orchid gardeners. A deep maroon red upright … pouch is predominantly cream with small lines and dots of maroon. Very striking. Plant in full to half day sun in consistently moist but not waterlogged soils and fertilize as you would for other perennials to increase the size of the clump, and number of flowers over time. German orchid enthusiast, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This elegant fall-blooming monkshood brings stately form and rich blue color to the garden from September well into October, when so many other plants start to die back. In fact, it's the last of the aconites to bloom. There's a bonus for gardeners...those 4 - 5' stalks rarely need staking. Aconitums are commonly known as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The rosy buds of Walters Siberian crabapple open to flowers with a pink blush that fade to white. The fruit of this vase-shaped cultivar is gold. Walters Siberian crabapple is reported … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. Is it possible to grow dwarf citrus trees indoors in the winter without a greenhouse? I have a large, sunny … dwarf citrus trees make excellent outdoor warm-weather container plants. Most are hardy to 30 degrees and do quite well when provided with warmth, humidity and full sun. To successfully … In early September, move your plants from the sunny patio to a shaded outdoor spot for several weeks. This will help them to acclimate gradually to less light. Check your plants …
Type: Plant Info
… This round evergreen conifer needs full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. It is a specimen for the urban street. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. What can I do now to care for my established roses? A. There are several things you can do in April to prepare your roses for a new growing season. Soil and mulch that were used for winter …
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