… with greenish yellow throats. The 5½-inch blooms appear in mid season and are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. This 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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… delicately ruffled petals, the bright orange flowers measure only 2½ inches and bloom 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 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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… Aureus sweet mockorange is mostly grown for its foliage which emerges as golden in the spring and darkens to charteuse in the warmer months. It bears fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer which are attractive to pollinators. This shrub grows to about eight feet tall …
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… This Missouri/Arkansas native is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a height of 8” with a similar spread. The deep blue to purple, three-petaled flowers last only for a day, but open in succession on the plant from May to June. It prefers moist, acidic, …
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… The Hubei viburnum is native to China. Its pink buds open to white flowers, followed by yellow-orange fruit that change to red and persist into winter. … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… evergreens, can still be planted this month. Plant on a cloudy day, early in the morning, to prevent heat and transplant shock. Water thoroughly and gently at planting time and continue for the first year with 1 inch of water a week, spread throughout the root zone. Mulch root zones to conserve moisture. Prune spring-flowering shrubs and ornamental trees immediately after they …
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… Golden yellow cattleya styled flowers come 3 to 5 per spike. Cattleya related orchids are challenging for Chicago area gardeners requiring a high quality grow light and the ability to maintain high humidity levels in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of …
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… Light orange cattleya orchid flowers with 3 to 5 flowers per stem in winter. Cattleya orchids can be a challenge for homeowners in the Chicago area to keep overwinter requiring high quality grow lights and high humidity. The orchid family …
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… The Himalayan birch is indeed native to the Himalayas and Nepal -- so naturally occurs at higher altitudes and cooler climates than the Chicago region. It is notable for the whiteness of its bark. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is …
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… Q. How do I care for a Norfolk Island pine? A. Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is commonly grown as a … should not be left in standing water. In the winter, keep the plant in a cool room around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and make sure it receives plenty of bright light with no direct sunlight. Water sparingly and allow the soil to slightly dry out between watering. If the air is very dry, lightly mist the needles. Fertilize …
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