… PETITE DELIGHT® beebalm grows 12 to 18 inches tall and about 12 inches wide in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance. Bright pompons of lavender-rose flowers bloom in mid summer, and removing faded flowers will result in weeks of flowering. In an evaluation of … it received a fair-to-good evaluation for planting in the Chicagoland area. PETITE DELIGHT® is especially suited to smaller-scaled gardens or in the front of mixed border locations. Beebalm …
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… The dramatic Hawaiian sunset flower ( Stictocardia beraviensis ) is a stunning sight to behold. Native to Africa, its intense tricolored, sunset-hued, 2- to … this evergreen climber produces scented, cup-shaped flowers that emerge at the leaf axils in clusters of bright crimson with yellow and orange streaking. Its large, heart-shaped, velvet-textured leaves can grow as wide as 1 foot in diameter in filtered light and 5 to 6 inches if planted in full sun, where the dark green …
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… which span the color spectrum from yellow and chartreuse to burgundy and purple, coleus is enjoying a revival from its earlier years as a popular Victorian houseplant. The reasons for … are quite sun and heat tolerant. Newer, sun-loving strains were selected from plants growing in Indonesia and have been tested in Florida, Texas, and Georgia for their resistance to heat wilt and sun scorch. When supplied …
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… Flamingo flower ( Anthurium andreanum 'White Heart') is native to the wet tropical mountain forests of Central and South America and therefore thrives in greenhouses or conservatories where the temperature doesn't drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. … long-lasting, flowering bracts and are widely used by the cut-flower trade. Discovered in 1876 in Columbia, the name Anthurium means "tail flower." All parts of this stunning plant are …
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… Whitespire Senior gray birch is a cultivar of the gray birch propagated by tissue culture or vegetative propagation from an original tree selected for its resistance to bronze birch borer. It is considered distinct in the trade from Whitespire gray birch, a related cultivar that may be propagated from seed and … or may not be as resistant to the birch borer. Both cultivars are more tolerant of the heat in the Chicago region than other varieties of white-barked birch. About half of the birch trees …
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… Whitespire gray birch is a cultivar of the gray birch that may be propagated from seed and may or may not be resistant to the bronze birch borer. It is considered distinct in the trade from Whitespire Senior gray birch, a related cultivar propagated by tissue culture … for its resistance to bronze birch borer. Both cultivars are more tolerant of the heat in the Chicago region than other varieties of white-barked birch. About half of the birch trees …
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… A favorite flavoring all over the world, pepper is used in a different way by each cuisine: Caribbean chefs flavor their dishes with habanero; in Thailand they prefer prik kee noo; in Ethiopia they enjoy piri piri; and the Brazilians use …
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… Discover the timeless art of bonsai at this popular spring exhibit. The Midwest Bonsai Society is proudly celebrating 20 years of sharing this rewarding hobby with the Midwest community. … tools, pots, stands, accent plants, books, and more from top vendors. Bring your own trees-in-training (non-judged) and share your process with fellow members. Parents with kids: Enjoy … Bonsai Society's May Exhibit, you can: See and purchase beautiful, healthy bonsai trees in person—no more guessing what arrives in the mail. Attend workshops and live demonstrations …
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… petals on tall flowering spikes adorn a wide range of cultivars of the moth orchid starting in late fall through the following summer. These orchids are among the most amenable to home … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
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… are decorated with reddish brown on 1-foot spikes. The green foliage matures about 4 inches in height. Full sun, warm but not hot temperatures, humidity, and well-drained soil are key to a … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
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