… Named after Abel Carriere, a prominent horticulturalist and botanist, this Weigela is a direct descendant of those first brought back from Japan in the 1850's. It's still prized … In addition to the many combinations of red and pink bloom in older varieties, you can now get them in yellow and white, and in sizes that range from 1 1/2 to 9 feet tall. Leaves may be green, or variegated, or yellow or deep burgundy. And they …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p>In late spring, 'Boskoop Glory' is an 8-foot mass of salmon pink, with flowers lining the length of the branches. Once it … In addition to the many combinations of red and pink bloom in older varieties, you can now get yellow or white. Leaves may be green, or variegated, or yellow or deep burgundy. And they …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… To every perennial there is a season — often fleeting. Remember the peonies? Gone in one glorious week. Yet some … Pollak. "It has a long blooming season anyway," he says. If you continue to deadhead, "you'll get blooms long into the summer." Catmint ( Nepeta spp.) is an example of a perennial that can … roses are bred to rebloom at least sporadically after their first June outburst, but you will get more flowers if you deadhead. Careful deadheading is what prolongs the season in the Rose …
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… May and June, have numerous overlapping strap-like petals and a fruity scent. ROY’S DARK RED is a hardier selection made by Roy Klehm of Song Sparrow Farm in Wisconsin. Flowers are a rich burgundy, with clear yellow fall color. Shrubs can get quite large, up to 8 feet, and suckering may occur. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in … states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect …
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… Glade mallow is an uncommon and valued native species found in the wild along river banks and open areas with … moist soil. Considering that it grows to over six feet tall and stands out in the garden, it is odd that every year people wonder what it is. It is native only in scattered counties in the Midwest, east to Vermont and Pennsylvania. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This plant is a Narcissus , named for a beautiful young hunter in Greek mythology who fell in love with his reflection. It is a spring-flowering bulb, and when flowering is over, you can see the strappy green leaves that provide nutrients for next year's flowers. Las …
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… Topics include curb appeal, entertaining areas, privacy, and phased planning. You will also get tips on sourcing plants and working with professionals. Tim Lally, principal, Timothy Lally …
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… Required When you think of photography and gardens, the first person who should come to mind is Saxon Holt, a national award-winning photographer. With more than five books and tons of newspaper, magazine, and other articles, Saxon is a leader in his field. He began his career as a commercial photographer with a lifelong …
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… Clematis ‘Madame Julia Correvon’ is clothed in claret-red flowers with contrasting cream stamens from ground level up to 13 feet in height. The stems die back each winter to 1 to 2 feet above soil level in the Chicago area. It thrives in sunny locations with moist, … the stems to rot at ground level. The below-ground buds begin growth when the existing stems get attacked. Clematis like their roots in the shade and their heads in the sun. To accommodate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
