… nice mulch of composted leaves in fall to take it through the winter. In the Chicago region it is insect and disease free. During very hot periods, particularly when the humidity is low, the leaves will temporarily wilt but will bounce back once temperatures cool. …
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… For American gardeners, the main attraction of Actinidia polygama hardy kiwi vine is the foliage, which becomes more and more silvery over the summer. That's what earned it its … plan on frequent pruning and strong support. Left unchecked, these woody twining vines can get heavy. They'll they grow well in part shade, but you'll get more bloom and, if you've provided a male variety nearby, a bigger crop in full sun. …
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… Boston Fern. Great plant for hanging baskets, fillers or as a groundcover in shaded frost free areas. Ideal conditions include bright shaded locations, high humidity, consistent moisture …
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… cuttings collected before the first frost and held overwinter in an very brightly lite, frost free, environment. Plant in full sun in locations that typically dry out during the height of …
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… pods in July. Tolerant of heavy soils with seasonal droughts. Attracts pollinating insects. Free of most pests and diseases if grown on the dry side. A 2019 collection of the Plant …
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… perennial prefers full sun and moderately fertile, moisture retentive soils. Insect and pest free. Pollinators of all types are drawn to the flowers. …
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… Masses of salmon pink flowers cover this mounded begonia throughout the year in frost free environments. The dark green glossy leaves feature red stems and red undersides. Plant in …
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… The panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom June to July. This is a tall astilbe with stems that stand 4 ft high. Purpurkerze does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and …
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… well in partial shade to shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. After the …
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… 'Gladstone' has lovely white sprays on top of dark green foliage. It is one of the first astilbes to bloom in late spring. The fluffy upright panicles are comprised … well in shade to partial shade, where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but attractive to butterflies and …
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