… their colors, forms and habits. They are divided into two main groups: herbaceous, which die to the ground in the fall, and tree peonies, deciduous plants with woody stems which they retain … on tree peonies appear 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. ‘Margaret Clark’ is an herbaceous peony with dense dark pink flowers whose exquisite blooms are ideal for cutting … is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Margaret Clark’ is a late season bloomer. It grows to 34” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
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… their colors, forms and habits. They are divided into two main groups: herbaceous, which die to the ground in the fall, and tree peonies, deciduous plants with woody stems which they retain … appear 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. Small in stature, ‘My Petit Cherie’ is an herbaceous peony with fragrant pink semi-double blooms. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘My Petit Cherie’ is a mid-season bloomer. It grows to 22” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the …
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… purple flowers are produced on this terrestrial orchid in winter in the Chicago area. Native to warm environments, these cultivars, like their parents, thrive when grown under hot day time temperatures and warm night time temperatures. Full sun to partial shade and moisture retentive well drained soils are important to indoor culture. The … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… between the veins. This genus of orchids produces a single growing stem that uses aerial roots to cling to surrounding vegetation and hold it upright in the hot, humid jungles of the Philippines and … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
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… A. Build your own cornucopia with our Cornucopia 101 by Nancy Clifton ! This is a great time of year to collect interesting plant materials from your own backyard to make interesting centerpieces. Here are some plants to look for: Osage orange ( Maclura …
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… Jones bluestar is native to arid areas of the western U.S. and is known to be drought resistant and drought tolerant. At 12" tall and wide, it is shorter than …
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… Arabica coffee ( Coffea arabica ) is indigenous to the mountains of the southwestern highlands of Ethiopia. Also known as "the coffee shrub of Arabia," it is believed to be the first species of coffee to have been cultivated in southwest Arabia, grown there for …
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… When the sun begins to shine brighter in late April and the day temperatures reach into the 50s, Chicagoans become eager to reunite with their gardens. Unfortunately, April and most of May yield temperatures too cool … many of our favorite vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, but there still is hope. By the third to fourth week of April, we can begin to plant a salad garden. Most leaf …
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… 835-8333 Exclusive Travel Opportunity: The Gardens of Rome and Florence Join an exclusive tour to some of the most beautiful gardens in Europe with Kris Jarantoski, executive vice president … Botanic Garden. The tours (and all entry fees) of 11 gardens are included in a ten-day trip to Rome and Florence, from September 15 to 25, 2015, customized for Chicago Botanic Garden … the Colosseum, and Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze (home of Michelangelo’s David). The cost is $6,092 per person (based on double occupancy), with land transportation only (air …
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… Warm temperatures, high humidity, good air movement, and very well-drained soil are the key to growing this orchid successfully indoors. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
