… silver. The splashiness of color and pattern in the foliage often includes a contrasting color on the underside of the leaves. Deeply etched, lobed, with wavy or feathered margins, these … intensifies the leaf colorations and promotes good flower development. When taken outside for the summer, they will prefer partial shade to avoid leaf scorch. Indoor room temperatures … are too crowded, watered from overhead or have poor air circulation. Watch out for mealybugs on foliage; control them by dabbing with alcohol-soaked cotton swabs. When angel-wings begin to …
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… detail of traditional botanical art. Several techniques will be explored along with emphasis on composition. Basic drawing skills are required, but students will be guided and assisted by …
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… into carnival and circus attractions, including Ferris wheel seats, a big top, and unicycles on tight ropes. Don’t miss the whimsical displays, February 10 to March 24. …
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… to you by the Chicago Chapter of Ikebana International and taught by Ilse Beunen, will focus on the concept of ikebana done with one leaf and one branch. This is an off-shoot of school …
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… the threat of several related plants can find information and side-by-side photo comparisons on this newsletter from the University of Illinois Extension program . …
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… a height of 8 feet with a similar spread. Its lacy foliage emerges bright cherry red in spring on purple leaf stalks, changing to burgundy red in summer. It finally changes to bright crimson …
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… with seasonal droughts. Attracts pollinating insects. Free of most pests and diseases if grown on the dry side. A 2019 collection of the Plant Collections Collaborative from Republic of …
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… corkscrew-like spiralling of the leaves when dry. They prefer moist, fertile material to grow on. This moss needs partial to full shade. It is a ground cover. …
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… teardrop shaped. It can be used effectively as a ground cover, providing soil stabilization on hills and slopes. …
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… and spread to 20 inches if grown in full sun and moist soils. It was hybridized by Bob Brown on the Isle of Wight. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant