… tall by 2 feet wide) hosta has gold-margined green foliage. The variegation of Aureo-Marginata is maintained throughout the growing season. Showy lavender flowers appear in July and August. It is synonymous with H . 'Gold Crown' and Hosta fortunei var. aureomarginata Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long lived. …
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… SUGAR BUZZ™ Grape Gumball Beebalm Grape Gumball beebalm is developed from a native beebalm and grows to about 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. As befits its name, it bears fragrant 2 to 2.5-inch bright magenta flowers in …
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… Red kalanchoe ( Kalanchoe) is one of about 125 species of tropical, succulent, perennial flowering plants in the Crassulaceae family. Normally cultivated as ornamental houseplants and rock or succulent garden plants, kalanchoes are popular because of their ease of propagation, low water requirements, and wide variety of colors. They can grow to 2 feet in height and width with blossoms that are …
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… PBR has unusually large flowers for a shrub rose...4 to 5 inches across. The coloring itself is equally special...a warm pink on the upward facing side, and a soft yellow on the reverse. Better yet, it's very healthy and floriferous by nature. This rose comes from David Austin, the English breeder dedicated to …
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… Santa Rosa sweetbay magnolia is one of the hardiest of the species and features the same creamy white fragrant blooms. In 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 color, the Magnolia …
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… MOONGLOW™ sweetbay magnolia is a cultivar selected for its upright habit and cold hardiness. It bears fragrant white blooms … 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 color, the Magnolia …
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… Green Mile sweetbay magnolia is a hybrid selected for its deep dark green foliage and its narrow upright habit. In the more … 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 color, the Magnolia …
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… Q. How do I care for a Norfolk Island pine? A. Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is commonly grown as a houseplant and is sometimes given as a gift plant during the holidays. This slow-growing tree usually will stay under 6 feet tall when grown indoors and thrives in a cool, well-lit room. The soil should be kept moist but the plant should not be …
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… at this time of year. Any tips? A. Buddleja does indeed attract many species of butterflies and is quite a sight in the garden when they are all hovering around the colorful panicles of flowers. It is an easy-to-grow shrub that requires well-drained soil and full sun. While the height can vary, it usually grows between 5 and 8 feet in the Chicago …
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… Hardy kiwi vine 'Cordifolia' is female, and that's important to know if you want to grow it for the fruit as well as the … of a grape. 'Cordifolia' is a New Zealand cultivar whose family is native to Chinese mountains and forests. It's hardy to -35, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. It's not …
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