… the summer which turn bright red in the fall. RED ROVER™ is a rounded shrub that grows to about 4-5 high and 4-5 feet wide. In the summer it bears white flowers that are loved by … such as butterflies and bees as well as birds. These turn into blue fruits that provide fruit for birds in the fall. Like many dogwoods, RED ROVER™ tolerates damp conditions and is useful as a screen or hedge, a specimen or for a rain garden. …
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… Galphimia glauca is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America, with the unmemorable common name of thryallis. As a conservatory specimen, it is valued for its non-stop blooming, as it is continually covered with dainty spikes of yellow flowers. In Mexico the leaves are used as a folk remedy for asthma and allergies. In tropical areas this species makes a good, fine-testured hedge and it …
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… New! Be inspired by a wide variety of newly available shrubs perfect for a new bed or refreshing an established garden. Explore standout varieties—both new and … thrive in a range of garden settings. Learn what makes these shrubs exceptional, and how to grow and care for them successfully. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be …
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… ( Rosa x odoratus 'Viridiflora') was a byproduct of hybrizations done in the 1840's on the way to developing hybrid tea roses. It is a cross between Rosa chinensis and Rosa gigantea . The … age. If you want a showy fragrant rose in your garden, this is not a good choice. It does make for a conversation piece. The plants reach about three feet tall. Since it is not fully hardy, we keep it in a container that is brought in for the winter. …
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… New! Too often, we wander about looking for the “perfect” subject, when what is really needed is a shift in perspective. When you commit yourself to absorb what nature provides in one location from various angles, you gain a deeper artistic … Rose Garden throughout this course. Composition and value studies will be emphasized. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. The School’s CEUs=14 hours ART elective Thomas …
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… The bur oak is a native tree and broadly distributed throughout the Midwestern U.S. It is known to be tough and drought resistant -- and very large. While its size makes it impractical for most home landscapes, its resilience makes it a good choice for urban parks. The bur oak is one of the signature trees of the savannas characteristic of Illinois prior to settlement. A thick trunk supports the relatively short, muscular branches of the bur oak's …
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… lilac. Isabella is one of the Preston lilacs. Preston or Canadian Lilacs were first hybridized for their cold hardiness in the early 20th century by Isabella Preston of Ottawa, Canada. These … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
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… Amur adonis ( Adonis amurensis ) and its ties to the namesake god are a good match. This plant is as handsome as any perennial, and once seen in bloom, its perfection is almost impossible to resist. Amur adonis is as ephemeral as the god Adonis, and soon after blooming, the plant … family, the flowers have waxy, heavy, bright yellow petals. The 1- to 2-inch, large-for-the-plant blooms emerge and open first. Just as the flowers fully mature, bright green, …
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… Q. How do I take care of my clivia plant in order to get it to rebloom next year? A. Clivia plants are easy to care for once you know their specific requirements. They need a cool and dry rest period from about …
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… Weigela florida ‘Pink Princess’ is a 6-to-9-foot shrub that, in May and June, is covered with lavender-pink flowers that hummingbirds … find irresistible. Flowers are produced on previous seasons' growth so any pruning to keep the shrub within bounds needs to be done immediately after flowering is complete. 'Pink … fall, and winter. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular …
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