… Have you ever eaten strawberry-rhubarb pie? The thick red stems of this rhubarb plant are used to make pie as well as many other kinds of jams and desserts. Cawood Delight rhubarb has very thick, dark red stems and is an exceptionally hardy rhubarb for colder climates. It is fast-growing reaching a height of two -four feet and a width of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… arborvitaes by nurseryman Michael Yanny of Wisconsin. The cultivar name 'Bail John' refers to Johnson Nursery and Bailey Nurseries, who market the plant. It retains its green color in … compact, forming a pyramid about six feet tall by three feet wide. This cultivar would be good for a low hedge or an accent plant where space is limited. …
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… dense spikes of white flowers tipped in red-violet near the growing tip of the plant. Related to Vanda orchids, it also requires warm to hot temperatures, high humidity, good air movement and excellent soil drainage for repeat bloom. It is large growing and may need support. The orchid family consists of a large …
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… WHITE SATIN™ is a birch cultivar notable for good borer resistance, a uniform upright pyramidal habit, beautiful satin white bark, … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected from … ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is …
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… humidity. Fertilize it weekly during the dormant season (summer) with dilute foliar fertilizer to prevent the leaves from scorching in the full sun (and to maximize stored energy for flower production next winter). The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each …
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… yellow 'moth' orchid flowers are delicately veined in dark pink. One of the easiest orchids for home owners, they do well when provided bright light, roots are moistened every other day, and relatively high humidity. Fertilize with low doses of foliar feed during summer to build up enough energy to support large bloom spikes in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large pink flowers with darker pink spots and splotches are produced in masses close to the end of the cane. Stake this Vanda to keep the plants upright when in flower. For repeat flowering, you need a combination of very bright light, high humidity, high …
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… When cutting peony blossoms to bring indoors, remove as few leaves from the plant as possible. Remove spent blooms after they are finished flowering. Remove spent blooms of annuals and some perennials to encourage new flower formation. Stake tall perennials and continue to tie annual and perennial … their height. Sow seeds of biennials, such as hollyhock, directly into the garden this month for next year's bloom. Mark the area carefully to avoid accidentally disturbing the seeds. …
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… nonhardy biennial bedding plant. This cultivar is unique in that it does not require exposure to cool temperatures (vernalization) before it produces flowers. This significantly reduces the amount of energy needed to bring this crop to gardeners in northern climates that are too cold for the plant to overwinter naturally. Biennial plants are adapted to completing their life cycle …
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… Peter's Fancy Fuchsia beebalm grows to about 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and bears fragrant fuchsia pink flowers in the summer months from … of flowers bloom in midsummer; removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and adds a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
