… soft pink flowers that mature to a lilac pink. It comes from David Austin, who is known for breeding roses for fragrance and vigor as well as color. In this case, the old-world scent has a hint of myrrh. …
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… resembling mounds of whipped cream. The bark is dark and the blooms are fragrant, making for an excellent cut flower. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. 'White … than 2 inches below the soil surface. Deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness, and the huge variety of their colors, forms, …
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… Its 6-inch flowers are deep purple and bloom midseason. Tree peonies often need to settle in for one to two years before producing flowers; 'Yan Long Zi' is a dwarf variety growing to 3 feet … from strong winds and afternoon sun. Deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness, and the huge variety of their colors, forms, …
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… sturdy stems top the finely divided leaves on this marigold cultivar. Mixes are an easy way for garden designers to provide breadth of complimentary colors to the landscape without having … pest resistance. Plant in full sun in average soils and moderate fertility. Note flowers for use in arrangements should be staked to ensure straight stems. In very hot, dry summers, …
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… conditions and aren't fussy about watering or soil. One good watering a week should be fine for a plant in a large pot. 'Congo', also sold as "Congo Green", produces broad green leaves atop … habit rather than vining as other philodendrons, so it needs no support. It isn't grown for flowers, but the greenish-white flowers that may appear are fragrant. Its partner 'Congo …
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… family, which produces spikes of green flowers in late summer. This cultivar is named for the hometown of We-Du Nursery in South Carolina, where this sterile cultivar was created. Plant Polly Spout in shade or woodland gardens for the textural effects of the deeply divided green leaves that resemble jack-in-the-pulpit. One …
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… several stalks. The leaves are narrow and slightly shorter than the flower stalks. To make up for their dainty size, they are usually planted in masses. Their dainty size also makes them good for a rock garden. They are ephemeral, and the foliage will disappear during summer. …
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… has a nice rounded outline. Also known as Japanese scholar tree, it is a great specimen tree for the home landscape. Creamy-white fragrant flowers, borne in 6" to 12" pendulous panicles, … valued because it flowers in late summer when few trees are in bloom. An ornamental tree for late summer. …
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… The chameleon tulip is aptly named for the color of the petals change dramatically as the flowers develop. Young flowers feature … of tulips. Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil. This cultivar is not known for its ability to become a perennial in Chicago-area gardens. Like all other tulips, it needs to …
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… Mapleleaf viburnum is suitable for naturalizing in somewhat shady areas; it tends to colonize from suckers. The leaves resemble … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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