… The deep green leaves banded in silver are attractive throughout the year. Large pink moth orchid flowers are produced from mid winter through early spring in long sprays. This species adapts well to the lower light levels, humidity and temperatures … 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
… Introduced in 2002, the hybrid orchid Phalaenopsis Sogo ‘Yen Lin’ produces multiple branches of vibrant, … speckled near the centers. The flowers measure 1½ to 2 inches on stems that reach 12 inches in height. A hybrid of Sogo 'Vivien’ × Sogo 'Berry', this miniature Phalaenopsis thrives in … 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
… clandonensis ‘Arthur Simmonds’ bluebeard won the prize as the hardiest cultivar of Caryopteris in the Ornamental Plant Evaluation trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This low-growing, … with silver undersides and clumps of violet-blue flowers at each node. Plant this bluebeard in full sun and in sandy, well-drained soil for best long-term survival in the Chicago region, where they don’t do well in heavy clay soil in winter. This is a butterfly and bee magnet when in flower from mid-summer through fall. Insect and disease …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online photography class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! Build your skills in Lightroom and make images that realize your vision. Take inspiration from the world’s great … and Photoshop installed is required. Prerequisite: previous classes or similar experience in Lightroom and Photoshop. The School’s CEUs=15 hours FPC elective Anne Houde, fine art …
Type: Item Detail
… Q: My red-twig dogwood stems don't seem to be as bright red as they used to be. What is the problem? A. As red-twig dogwood stems age, they turn dark in color. The best way to maintain your plant's health and maximize its color is to prune it using a technique known as "renewal pruning." Before the plant breaks dormancy in the spring, remove one-third of the oldest, largest stems. This will encourage new stem growth …
Type: Plant Info
… and a dwarf spreading growth habit are the key characteristics of this cultivar. Growth rate is very slow, 3 to 8 inches per year. This plant can be difficult to establish, requiring light but even watering during the summer. It prefers cool summers, so light shade in the afternoon is preferred in warmer climates. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… inner whorl of petals above relatively wide glossy green leaves. Like other snowdrops, this is an ideal candidate for naturalizing underneath the canopy of large deciduous trees like oaks and maples where it completes its life cycle before they leaf out in spring. An extract of the leaves, galanthamine , is used in some European countries to treat Alzheimer's Disease. Other compounds are toxic, the reason …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This species is native to São Paulo State in Brazil. The flowers resemble daylilies, with 4 to 5 crayon orange … a star-shaped yellow-green. The long orange filaments are tipped with white anthers. Patience is required to grow this species, as bulbs may take a long time to sprout. Once they do, water … a semi-dormant state during summer. The leaves will not die back completely. Resume watering in the fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sunbirds - the equivalent of American hummingbirds - find the flowers irresistible. This is a plant that requires a distinct dormancy in order for the bulbs to prosper and flower. After flowering and as the leaves begin to yellow, withhold water. Bulbs can be left in the original pot or redivided. This is another species that produces many 'daughter' bulbs if …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Silverleaf Hydrangea is a rounded shrub with attractive foliage that is dark green on top with siver undersides. A … and moist soil conditions to reach a height of 6 feet, although it needs protection from heat in hot climates and from cold winds in colder regions. From early spring to midsummer it produces attractive white lace-cap blooms. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
