… Reddish-pink buds open to white flowers on Donald Wyman crabapple. The fruit is glossy red and persistent into winter. … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit …
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… features fully double orange, scarlet, and yellow blooms above dark green foliage that grows to 16 inches in height during cool weather. When temperatures warm, the plants stop growing and store their nutrients in bulbs. For this reason, the seeds are sown in a cool greenhouse in winter, six weeks before bloom time. The bulbs, which resemble a hand with fingers, are hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and can be harvested and kept in a cool dark place until next winter, …
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… Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness and the huge variety of their colors, forms and habits. They are divided into two main groups: herbaceous, which die to the ground in the fall, and tree peonies, deciduous plants with woody stems which they retain … is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Margaret Clark’ is a late season bloomer. It grows to 34” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
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… Oblong grey green leaves provide contrast in the garden landscape and a savory addition to the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing (and other dishes). Full sun and soils that don't remain moist for long periods are keys to its success in Chicago area gardens. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes …
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… profuse clusters of white flowers in spring. During the summer the foliage is green maturing to yellow and bronze in the fall. Snowfall grows to about seven feet tall and wide. Eastern ninebark is a deciduous shrub that is native to the … is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter bark underneath, although this is …
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… Classic dark red tulip on sturdy long stems that is ideal for forcing or planting as an annual in the garden. Outdoors, plant as soon as the bulbs (and … a more robust root system before the chill of winter sets in, making them primed and ready to burst into flower in spring. If a bit of cheer is required to fight off the winter doldrums, place the purchased bulbs in a flower pot as tightly packed as …
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… white-edged petals. The lower petals are 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 medium to high light and warm temperatures. Its compact size makes it a very popular choice for growing in the home, where it can bloom for as long as three months. The orchid family …
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… western Asia, and China. Only a small percentage of them are nursery-propagated and available to gardeners. There is considerable variety in the color and shape of their foliage, often … eye or different-colored anthers in their centers. Short in stature but sturdy enough to confront spring thunderstorms, species tulips are quick to multiply by underground stolons, by … when used in perennial borders, city gardens, and containers. Since most varieties thrive for only a few years, gardeners should treat tulips as short-lived perennials. However, there are …
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… Dark purple bracts surround pinkish white flowers on this short (to 8') tall cultivar recommended for home landscape use. Medium sized fruit can be used green or ripe (sweet). Leaves are wider (to 3') than most banana cultivars. Can bloom as quickly as 9 months whereas most other cultivars …
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… Q. How do I keep cut greenery fresh indoors for the holidays? A. Use a pair of clean, sharp cutters to prune off desired branches. Place the cut ends in water until you are ready to use them. You can crush the ends of woody stems so that the branch can take up more water. …
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