… in winter. This use of Azalea or Camellia plant fertilizer will meet this species need for acidic soils and avoid leaf chlorosis. A female cultivar, this plant will only produce …
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… and a flat, circular shape. Flowers open one at a time along the stem, and each flower lasts for weeks. Moth orchids are very popular and sold by the millions in supermarkets and large …
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… and there is a huge selection of plants to choose from. Short and sweet is an apt description for this perennial; plant 'Peppermint Twist' in full sun in fertile moist soil where it will grow …
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… azalea as a specimen plant or in the shrub border. This is one of the best deciduous azaleas for the Midwest due to its tolerance of higher pH soils. The flowers, which open in spring, are …
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… large native shrub in the cashew family spreads by rhizomes and forms colonies. It is best for a naturalistic setting. This is a cutleaf version, with attractive deeply-toothed leaves that …
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… in all four seasons. Burgundy foliage in spring and summer is the perfect backdrop for the blush-white flowers that turn into red berries in late summer and early fall. The early …
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… This cultivar was selected for a more intense blue color to the normally green needles and a compact growth habit to 60' …
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… Silver Shield is version of the Australian native silver spurflower which is prized for its attractive silvery foliage. Silver Shield grows to about two to three feet tall and wide …
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… but their susceptibility to diseases in a high humidity environment make them a challenge for most Chicago gardeners. …
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… a lemon-yellow base. Tulipa 'Annie Schilder' is a member of the Triumph group of tulips, grown for their long stems and graceful flowers in May. Plant 'Annie Schilder' in well-drained soil and …
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