… Narcissus ‘Kokopelli’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf cultivar that stands only 5 – 8 inches high. It blooms in mid to late spring with 2 – 4 flowers on each stem. The flowers are 1 ½ inch wide with broad … the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… Kohleria are herbacious perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria hirsuta has a broad distribution on … yellow with a dark red crescent. The leaves are dark green above and a rich purple beneath. In spite of the species name, it is no hairier than other kohlerias. Kohlerias are characterized … The tubes, which are an inch or two long are inflated and flare out into five spotted lobes. In the right conditions (indoors) kohlerias grow quickly and will need to be pinched back after …
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… the plant, and good mildew resistance. Overall it received a positive evaluation for planting in the Chicagoland area. Ohio Glow grows 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 scarlet flowers bloom in mid summer, and removing faded flowers will result in weeks of flowering. Beebalm is great for …
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… scent. The blooms are upfacing on stems that stand 3 feet tall with whorled foliage. In its natural setting, the florets have a very distinct shape, branching out in a unique manner. Lilium tsingtauense is native to China and Korea where the edible bulbs may be cooked and served in ways similar to potatoes. Although these bulbs are rarely available commercially, but their …
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… ( Kalanchoe) is one of about 125 species of tropical, succulent, perennial flowering plants in the Crassulaceae family. Normally cultivated as ornamental houseplants and rock or succulent … of propagation, low water requirements, and wide variety of colors. They can grow to 2 feet in height and width with blossoms that are typically borne above the leaves in large, upright clusters of five petals with yellow stamens. The flowers can last anywhere from …
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… In May, pink colored flower buds open up to pure white flowers, and if a different variety is … from late August to early September. Like most fruit trees, the flowers, and their fragrance, in May are a welcome addition to the garden. This cultivar, like many apples, requires a different cultivar nearby (within range of honey bee flight) in order to produce a crop of edible apples. Pristine is resistant to most apple disease but not …
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… against a wall or on an obelisk. But you can also prune to about 4 feet and use it as a shrub in the border. TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES® comes from David Austin, the breeder dedicated to … of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that even the most disease resistant roses need help fighting fungal diseases … all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… EGLANTYNE is officially a shrub rose, but in full sun and moderate soil conditions here it can reach 5 feet tall or taller. From June … of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give EGLANTYNE, the more flowers you'll get in return. Spraying against disease may be a good idea if you can't give her full sun or it's … that roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… up their old world scent. And it's such a strong repeater one grower described it as "always in bloom." Rose breeder David Austin is famous for bringing together the shapes and scents of … of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give them, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that without full sun and good air circulation, even the most resistant roses … diseases. Also, repeat-blooming roses are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… with spicy, aromatic foliage. It grows two feet tall, with tiny pinnate blue-green leaves. In mid-summer, clusters of pale yellow flowers top the plants. The lower stems are thick and almost woody, which make it a sub-shrub. In spring,stems can be cut back with old foliage removed, but don't cut them to the base. The plants are hardy, somewhat drought-tolerant and long-lived. The dried leaves are used in herbal medicines, and stems can be used to flavor vinegars, but it is not used directly as …
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