… As a group, hybrid teas are known for producing long, elegantly pointed flower buds and, in the case of 'Tiffany', sweetly scented flowers. Unfortunately, this rose cultivar is … particularly susceptible to powdery and downy mildews, which accentuates the need to plant it in a sunny location away from buildings or other shrubs to provide for air movement, in an effort to dry the leaf surface before the mildews take hold. …
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… At the juncture where the two leaves meet a single two-inch wide-open white flower appears in May. This is followed by a single oval-shaped fruit, not toxic when fully ripe but not … Mayapples spread by rhizomes to form colonies of a uniform height. They are easy to grow in a shady area. In early fall the foliage turns yellow and dies back. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to 30'. Use as a specimen plant for the garden. Pink, five-petaled flowers cover this cherry in early spring. Fruits are purplish-black and mature in midsummer. The shiny dark-green foliage turns bronze or red in fall. Glossy reddish-brown bark and pink flowers highlight this ornamental tree. One of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bred by Jack E. Christensen (Ontaria, Canada) and introduced in 1982 by Armstrong Nurseries, Inc., Gold Medal® grandiflora rose ( Rosa 'Aroyqueli') is a … an upright, branching habit. Hardy from USDA Zones 6b to 10a, Gold Medal® rose holds up well in warmer climates, although blooms will fade to cream in temperatures above 95 degrees Fahrenheit. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blend of yellow, peach, and pink blooming at the end of the tulip season (mid- to late May in the Chicago region) on a tall, strong stem. This cultivar is a "sport" of Tulipa 'Temple of … that is stable under vegetative propagation techniques, and most frequently represents changes in flower color. In this case, 'Temple of Beauty' has mutated a number of times and is the parent of the following …
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… Native to the eastern United States and Eurasia, where it is found in sunny wetland areas, marsh fern is a perennial with upright narrow fronds and deciduous light-green leaves. It spreads by rhizomes in the soil, producing dense colonies of leaves up to 2 ½ feet tall as it develops. Unlike most ferns, it prefers full sun to light shade and grows best in wet to moist surroundings and sandy acid soil. The caterpillars of the marsh fern moth …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is adaptable to many types of soil, as long as it is moist and well-drained. It will grow in any amount of sunlight, from full sun to full shade. In full sun, plants must be kept moist to prevent scorching. Plants will have nicer foliage, though perhaps fewer flowers, in partial to full shade. After flowering declines, cut plants all the way back. This will …
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… sprays of exotically shaped white flowers variously speckled with burgundy spots and tinted in lavender surround the lavender stamen and styles. Toad lilies thrive in shaded locations in soils that are continuously moist throughout the year. They are prone to nibbling by rabbits …
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… Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This grass variety was discovered among open pollinated seedlings of the species Schizachyrium scoparium at Boehm's Garden Center in Rushville, Illinois. Carousel was selected for its rounded, bowl-shaped dwarf habit, superior resistance to lodging in winter and attractive mixed fall color of copper, pink and tan. It is drought tolerant and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plate,” mosaics incorporate a blending of color, form, and texture. This folk art can be found in many cultures and is popular today to remake a favorite piece of china or broken heirloom into … you want to work on garden art, a mirror, vase, guitar, or a table, the inspiration is endless in this creative class. All skill levels welcome. A supply list is given in the first class, but you can start collecting dishes now. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer …
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