… hybrid tea rose ( Rosa ‘Tanorstar’) has been a favorite of gardeners since its introduction in 1960, winning 16 international awards in addition to the All-America Rose Selections in 1963. Long, pointed buds unfurl to reveal fragrant double blooms of coral and orange on long stems. This plant is disease-resistant when grown in moderately fertile soil and in full sun, and provided room for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The fully double, bowl-shaped flowers in shades of soft pink come into bloom toward the end of tulip season—typically around mid-May in Chicago landscapes. Strong, sturdy stems keep the flowers upright in all but the strongest winds. Tulipa 'Angelique' is not a reliable naturalizer in this region. Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the petals on this striking tulip. Strong stems support the weight of the heavy flowers even in windy conditions. This is one of the earlies of the parrot class of tulips to flower. Ideally grown in bright sunny conditions in moderately fertile well drained soils in containers or in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bloodroot is among the earliest spring flowers to be found in the woods in eastern and central North America. A single white flower rises above a large round lobed leaf …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers, and sensational color schemes, can add an exciting dimension to summer gardens. In winter, many of these same tropicals reappear, this time contributing a stylish twist to indoor gardens. One plant able to make a stunning statement indoors or out is a symbol of holiday hospitality: the pineapple plant, Ananas comosus . Native to South … and eventually Hawaii, where it became synonymous with the islands' image. The Victorians, in their zeal for collecting exotic plants, grew pineapple "under glass," furthering its …
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… Q. We often use fresh ginger root in cooking. Can I actually plant this root and cultivate it as a houseplant? A. Zingiber officinale is a beautiful tropical plant (hardy in zone 10) that produces tall (2-foot), reed-like stems and dense flower spikes. The rhizome …
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… Queens Tears is one of the easier of the epiphytic bromeliads for home owners to grow and flower. The pink, … This species produces copious quantities of buds at the base of the cup that grow to about 18" in length and then produce another cup. In the home landscape, provide as much light as possible and add water to the cup once a week. …
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… Golden Prairie Fire dogwood is a cultivar of Cornus alba , a multi-stem shrub which is native to Asia. The foliage emerges golden and fades to soft yellow as the season progresses, then turns orange-red in the fall. Creamy white flowers in spring give way to white berries that ripen in midsummer. The stems are a brilliant orange red …
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… cherry dogwood was selected as a cultivar for its abundant fruit, which are sweeter than is typical of the species and considered an edible fruit crop in Europe where the fruits may be used for preserves or syrups. In other respects the Elegant cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Budd’s yellow dogwood is notable for its bright yellow stems, which add winter interest to the garden. The plant produces creamy white flowers in spring, giving way to white fruit in the summer that is favored by birds. Most gardeners do renewal or rejuvenation pruning of this …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
