… weather of early summer through the first hard frost of fall. When grown outdoors either in a large container or in the ground, it rarely suffers from aphids or spider mites. However, greenhouse- grown plants are susceptible to these pests and will need to be grown in full sun and the foliage rinsed off several times a week to prevent infestations from getting …
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… is a hybrid between Diervilla lonicera and Diervilla sessilifolia . The name was published in 1853 and this cross has led to a number of cultivars known for reddish new growth and compact habits. KODIAK Orange was chosen from the same nursery field in Pennsylvania as KODIAK Red in 2009. The new leaves are a brighter shade of red-orange. Plants have dense foliage, with …
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… a cycad, an ancient group of plants that bear cones. The giant dioon can grow to 35 feet in its natural habitat but in cultivation it is usually seen as a specimen tub plant of around six feet tall and wide. It prefers a partly sunny location and moist but well-drained soil. This plant is not hardy in Chicago but can be overwintered in a warm well-lit location. …
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… The tall arching fronds have leaflet edges that are divided and are crested or even frilly in appearance. This fern grows to about 3 feet tall and wide. This plant is best suited to moist … either an understory plant or a bedding plant and also makes a showy specimen. It is evergreen in less severe parts of its range and benefits from winter protection in more northerly areas. Prune back dead fronds in spring to encourage new growth. …
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… Native to southern India and Sri Lanka, cardamom occurs in the understory of tropical rainforests and will flower and fruit only in tropical conditions in partial to full shade. Growing to 12 feet tall, it has thick, fleshy rhizomes that give rise …
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… America. It has been used successfully at the Chicago Botanic Garden as an annual to fill in spaces between perennials or annuals in flower borders and in containers. It takes full sun or partial shade and blooms from spring to fall. It isn’t fussy …
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… Forsythia ‘Northern Sun’ produces large golden-yellow flowers in very early spring and was selected because the flower buds can survive very cold temperatures (minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit). The arching branches will grow to 10 feet in height and 8 feet across. Tolerant of a variety of soils, this shrub should be grown in full sun for the best flower production. Renewal pruning is recommended to maintain …
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… with a rose throat. The blooms are doubles, full and fluffy. They measure 5 inches and appear in early to mid season. They are delightfully fragrant. Rose Corsage is an Early Morning Opener, sometimes referred to as an EMO. It is fully open early in the morning for those who wish to view their garden before leaving for the day. Although each … 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 may re-bloom. It is …
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… petals are ruffled while the edges of the sepals are smooth. The flowers measure 4 1/3 inches in midseason. They stay open for 16 hours or more. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Royal Occasion is delightfully fragrant. … 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 may re-bloom. It is …
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… as the season progresses. 14 inch tall scapes bearing clusters of tiny white flowers appear in late spring and early summer. It would be suitable in containers, the front of shady perennial borders or as a groundcover. Mature size is 8 inches … tolerate sun to part shade. It will attract hummingbirds and bees and is resistant to deer. In areas with milder winters the foliage will remain attractive. This lovely plant was introduced …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
