… its fresh eating and cooking qualities. It is related to McIntosh. This cultivar orginated in Sparta, Michigan in 1967 and was named after the grower's wife. The difference between apples and crabapples is … it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to …
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… month keeping capacity means that it is available almost year round. This variety originated in Iowa in the 19th century. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If … 2”, it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to …
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… of the orchid family. Native to the mountains of the Philippines, this species is found mostly in the tropics. The leaves are somewhat distinctive, being opposite, decussate (x-shaped), and … arising from the base of the blade. Its exotic cascading blossoms are borne either singly or in clusters on a central stem with a single terminal flower that develops first, with the other flowers in the cluster developing afterward. The blossom is made up of many small flowers cupped in …
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… Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden for its oversized … its good green mildew resistant foliage. This hardy hybrid of native parents comes into bloom in July and August with deep red flowers that have a pink undertone; the blooming period may last for 6-8 weeks. Plant Fire Marshall in full sun and moderate soil. Beebalm grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub …
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… is a tree peony with deep burgundy semi-double flowers. The ruffled petals, are each turned in a different direction, as if blown by the wind. Tree peonies often need to settle in one to two years before producing blooms and, once established, will grow to mature size in five to eight years; ‘Boreas’ will reach 5 feet tall. Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes …
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… with Japanese-style blooms. Its wide dark burgundy petals surround a ring of stamens edged in light gold. Although delicate in appearance, Japanese peonies have extremely strong stems, keeping them erect during wind and … 30 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil …
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… of yellow stamens. Strong stems reaching 34 inches tall create an outstanding display both in the garden and when displayed in a vase. Peony bloom times are classified as early, mid, and late; ‘Cheddar Surprise’ is a … inches tall and takes on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil …
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… The English oak is native to Europe and can be a very imposing, majestic tree at maturity. In cultivation in the U.S., it is unlikely to reach the 75 to 100 feet scale often seen in Europe. Its wood has been …
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… Rhododendron 'Weston's Diamond Pink' was in full bloom underneath the pines on the second Japanese Island. A stunning sight, this is the best bloom staff can recall in years (2012). At the tip of each branch a truss of flower buds open to display double pink flowers with a silvery center a week or so before the PJM cultivar. In the fall most leaves color up orange to red and drop but those closest to the tips of the …
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… clump over time. Performance is sensitive to sunlight; flowers appear to be retained longer in afternoon shade, but full sun enhances bloom quantity overall. Prune back after flowering to … hairy and refers to the downy fringe present on the needle-like leaves. The leaves turn yellow in the fall for a pleasing effect. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike …
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