… Flowering crabapples highlight the spirit of spring. Prized for their profuse display of flowers in April and May, these ornamental trees boast a variety of sizes, shapes and forms from dwarf and weeping to mounding, wide-spreading and upright. Besides the spring flowers, the display is followed … sites as well as for foundation and border plantings. Species and Cultivars Crabapples belong to the genus Malus, a group of small flowering deciduous trees and shrubs in the Roseaceae (rose) …
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… Gordon Extensive cultivation and hybridization of more than 30 known lilac species have led to 2,000 varieties blooming from as early as the second week of May through mid-June. Syringa vulgaris , the common lilac, is the oldest lilac in cultivation and was brought to this country from Europe before 1700 by the earliest settlers. Hybridization of this species … primarily in the pink and lavender shades. And it was Father John L. Fiala who was responsible for bringing 78 new cultivars to the public before his death in 1990, including many of the …
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… New! Have you wanted to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits, but don’t have the space? Container gardening allows us to plant where there is no earth. A deck, patio, or balcony can become a lovely space for growing food. In this class, you will learn about container soil, fertilizing, watering, sun …
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… Native to Japan, the vine-leaved maple is a small, deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 20 to 30 feet. Although it is rarely seen in cultivation, it is easily grown in … climates. The tree is dioecious (there are separate male and female plants) and is known best for its compound trifoliate leaves that resemble those of some ashes and ivies. …
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… lime throats. The large 6 inch flowers appear late in the season. This is a stunning addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… mid season. The blooms are large, measuring 6 inches, and are very fragrant. It is attractive to butterflies. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… The obedient plant grows to 4' tall and tends to form large clumps. Pink in the late-summer garden is rather rare. Obedient plant's abundant pink flowers that resemble snapdragons on 12" to 18" spikes grace the garden in late summer and fall. The interesting florets are attached to … can be pushed into different directions, where they obediently stay put. Good pink perennial for late-summer gardening …
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… holiday colors come from potted flowers, often presented as gifts. Here are some tips for keeping them healthy and blooming. AMARYLLIS Plant the bulb in a light soilless mixture. Water the bulb thoroughly once, then again only when the soil mix is dry to the touch. Amaryllis bulbs can tolerate dryness but not soggy conditions. Place the pot in a … vents. Because the flower stalk grows quickly and leans toward light, rotate the pot often to ensure even growth. When the plant finishes flowering, pinch off the faded blooms and allow …
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… Illinois. A particularly hardy plant, it is more vigorous than the species and thus suitable for the northern Midwest. The plant is a multi-stemmed, low-branching, round to oval, deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows 15 – 20 feet tall. It features tiny, … yellow flowers that appear in March before the foliage and deep green, oval leaves turn to a purple tinge in autumn. Flowers give way to tiny red berries that mature in the summer. The …
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… Merrill hybrid magnolia is notable for abundant blooms, vigorous growth, and cold hardiness. Its clouds of 3½-inch flowers, each … Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom … fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from small trees to very large trees and shrubs. Magnolias are an ancient genus that appeared before bees; early …
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