… Dawn Bodnant viburnum is a cross between V. farreri and V. grandiflorum that was selected from seedlings at Bodnant Gardens, Wales, in 1935. Its pink buds open to fragrant pinkish-white flowers in April, much earlier than most viburnums, and before the emergence of foliage. Because of its …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Summersweet is a deciduous shrub that is native to the eastern United States. Its common name is derived from the fragrant white … immediately if a more formal appearance is required. Summersweet flowers on new wood so prune in late winter. It is a versatile plant, suitable for borders or screens, or as a specimen plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to northeastern North America, the yellow birch is rare in Illinois, which is at the southwestern edge of its native range. While its shiny … susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch trees can be challenging to cultivate in the Chicago region. The genus Betula includes an indeterminate number of species of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The spreading beech features a distinctive almost horizontal branching structure and is somewhat smaller than the species -- making it more suitable for the home landscape than the classic European beech. The foliage is dark green and turns gold in the fall. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been developed, many of which … Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Red Obelisk beech is notable for its reddish purple foliage and columnar growth habit. In a good year the fall … Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A. Preparing cut flowers properly will prolong the life of your bouquet. Make sure the vase is clean and free of any soap residue. Add a commercial preservative to the vase and immediately fill it with warm water in order to dissolve the granules thoroughly. It is important to add a preservative that is specifically formulated for cut flowers. Home brews have not proven to be effective in preserving floral arrangements. Gently remove all lower leaves that would otherwise be …
Type: Plant Info
… Three to five pure yellow cattleya orchid flowers on each flowering stem appear in winter. Cattleya orchids are challenging for Chicago area gardeners to grow, requiring high quality grow lamps and high humidity in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… color forms are featured during the Orchid Show. They require a distinct cool treatment in late fall to set flower buds for the following season. The orchid family consists of a large … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… orchid produces orangish brown flowers with yellow lip on tall branched spikes. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and exceptionally well drained potting media for best results. In summer fertilize with a dilute foliar feed solution weekly. The orchid family consists of a … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Orange-red petals surround the bright yellow lip on this dancing lady orchid. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and well-drained soil. Fertilize this orchid weekly in the summer with a dilute foliar feed to build up enough energy to support the heavy winter … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
