… Hosta tokudama is a medium (18 inches tall by 43 inches wide) hosta noted for the thick substance of its slug-resistant leaves and corrugated blue foliage. It is a slow grower and may take several years to reach its mature size. It blooms in early to mid … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a small (9-inch tall by 12-inch wide) dense mound of narrow gold to chartreuse leaves. It is a useful hosta as an edger or ground cover where a splash of bright color is desired. It has showy lavender flowers that appear in June, which can be used in floral … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Rose breeder David Austin was well aware a really good white rose is a rarity among garden roses, and CLAIRE AUSTIN™. is his response. clusters of pale lemon buds open to very double creamy white flowers (petal … consider placing it close to a door or patio where you can enjoy its fragrance. David Austin is famous for to bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat …
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… the final session at the Garden, review images and make live Lightroom edits. Transportation is on your own for the field trip. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A telephoto lens, ideally 100 – 400 mm, is required. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Experience with DSLR or mirrorless camera and …
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… Viburnum farreri or fragrant viburnum is native to the northern provinces of China. It is one of the treasures made available to gardeners through the efforts of Reginald Farrer, … until the middle of the twentieth century. This medium-sized shrub of an irregular habit is the first and last viburnum to bloom, with clusters of tiny pink buds that open to very …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The American cranberrybush viburnum is native to the northeastern and northwestern parts of the U.S. It will reach a height of 12’ … that are attractive to birds and may be made into preserves or jellies for humans. Fall color is bronze to red. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Cultivars are more commonly found in the trade than …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This plant is called a Stoplight Foamy Bells because the leaves have the colors of a stoplight and during … high. The plant grows to be about a foot wide. In order to preserve the striking colors it is important to limit the amount of direct light, although a few hours is optimal. This plant likes cool moisture rich, but well-drained sites and has similar …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Grefsheim spirea ( Spiraea × cinerea 'Grefsheim') is one of the earliest blooming spirea and is notable for its refined habit. Its arching branches are covered in small white flowers in the spring. It has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society and is one of the more widely planted spirea at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The genus Spiraea …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Grows program chosen for more reliable fall color, among other good qualities. Arrowwood is a big shrub, often reaching 10 feet high and wide, so give it lots of room. Wayfaring tree ( Viburnum lantana ) Another substantial viburnum is the especially adaptable wayfaring tree ( Viburnum lantana ), which grows well in alkaline … The rough-surfaced leaves are bluish-green until they turn gold to red in autumn. 'Mohican' is a somewhat smaller cultivar — it tops out at about 10 feet — with berries that are bright red …
Type: Plant Info
… A wilt-resistant variety. This is a scented clematis with a honeysuckle-like fragrence. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
