… Queen Josephine is a medium hosta featuring shiny dark green leaves with yellow to creamy margins. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat … natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… hosta with very small green leaves and a dense growth habit. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat … mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Native North American bulbs can make great additions to your spring and summer gardens. Learn how to plant and care for Canada lilies, eastern camas, violet wood sorrel, and allied species such as Jack-in-the-pulpit, bloodroot, and dwarf crested iris. Leave with a list of bulbs and allies suitable for …
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… by 2 feet wide) mound of gold foliage with good substance, making it somewhat slug resistant. In June, white flowers bloom. It may take several years to reach its mature size. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Show of hands: Who’s ready for spring? We are, too. Thankfully, the bright, blooming containers in the Heritage Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden were planted … been planting these signature troughs for the past 15 years—it’s one of his favorite things to do each spring. The bright, colorful troughs in the Heritage Garden welcome visitors every … Horticulturist Tom Soulsby uses small, visually interesting plants that would otherwise get lost in a mass planting in the Garden. People look forward to these 41 containers each …
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… This species becomes a many-branched large shrub or small tree with a rounded or oval form. The alternate leaves are broadly ovate with wavy margins, becoming bright yellow in fall. ‘Wisley Supreme’ was selected from a number of seedlings grown at the Royal Horticulture … of the light yellow petals and sweet fragrance. This species, Hamamelis mollis , is native to China and is known for having the most fragrant of all of the witch hazel flowers. This …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Marechal Lannes cultivar of the common lilac was developed in France in 1910. It produces abundant bluish purple blooms which carry the lovely fragrance of … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plants benefit from deadheading; however, newly planted young plants are less likely to require frequent deadheading in their first year of growth. There are several reasons for deadheading. Most gardeners do it … lupine ( Lupinus ). Another important reason to deadhead is to encourage rebloom and prolong the bloom period. Perennials such as tickseed ( Coreopsis ) usually require daily deadheading, …
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… I recently inherited some houseplants and need some advice on successfully keeping them during the winter. A: Here are six tips for healthy houseplants: Know your plants and their cultural … needs. Remember that many houseplants need less water during the winter months. Put the plants in a location that suits their winter light needs. Keep plants away from drafts and heating … need added humidity during the winter. Most plants, except orchids not in bloom, need little to no fertilization when they are not in active growth. Please contact Plant Information Service …
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… Nick Dorian is an urban ecologist and conservation biologist who aims to understand how animals and plants make a living in the context of rapid Anthropogenic change. Nick’s research has three broad themes: …
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