… Strongly fragrant, fully double flowers range from light apricot to a shell pink on strong upright plants that thrive in full sun, moderately moist soils, and locations that provide for air movement around the foliage to decrease the incidence of black spot and powdery mildew. Mound crowns after the first frost …
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… 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 of tiny, densely packed flowers which stand 24 inches high. Gladstone does well in shade to partial shade, where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… This is a deciduous shrub or small tree that will grow to about 15’. It suckers and can form colonies. The compound pinnate foliage is deeply dissected, growing to 2' long, giving the shrub a fern-like appearance. Its green leaves turn attractive shades of … aging to maroon-brown. These persist through the winter, providing some interest and food for wildlife. …
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… Winter Sunset shrub rose ( Rosa 'Winter Sunset') produces orange buds that open to double golden-yellow petals, shading to orange at the center of the flower. This is another of the really tough shrub roses to be … 3 feet wide. This color range is more typically found in hybrid tea roses and is a real treat for USDA Zone 5 gardeners (like those in the Chicago area) who prefer not to heavily mulch their …
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… Durand clematis is a smaller-flowered, non-twining, deciduous vine that spreads 3 to 6 feet. It is known for its long-lasting, stunning blooms. From July to September it features 4-inch bluish-purple flowers with creamy centers. Plant in full sun to …
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… are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in late spring. The stems grow to 24 inches tall. Europa does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is attractive to butterflies … deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… flowers with a red eye zone and a green throat. The flowers which measure 4” appear in early to mid season. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: …
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… of pink. The blooms measure 4.5 inches and appear early in the season. They are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Shy Girl is a lovely addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: …
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… and orange blend with a golden green throat. The large 6-inch flowers that bloom in mid to late season are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Each flower lasts only one day, but there are multiple buds on … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: …
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… daylily blooms scarlet with a green throat. The flowers which measure 5½ inches appear in mid to late season and are delightfully fragrant. Chicago Comanche will add a splash of color to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: …
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