… packed flowers which sit on top of a full mound of lacy green leaves. The stalks stand 24 to 30 inches high. 'Red Sentinel' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The soft, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom in early to mid summer. The stems stand 24 inches tall. 'Snowdrift' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Goldilocks Rocks™Bidens ( Bidens ferulifolia 'Bidcontis') grows to 14 inches in height by 18 inches across and produces bright, golden yellow miniature daisies … summer and fall. It has finely divided ferny foliage. This cultivar is a great choice for a seasonal groundcover or hanging basket. The species is native to Arizona and Mexico, making it tolerant of heat and drought. We have nine species of Bidens in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pale pink flowers flush to bright reddish purple at the tips. each flower features a rich reddish brown 'eye' surrounded … patio during growing season. Grow in very well drained media and water every couple of days to moisten the roots. In summer fertilize with liquid feed to keep the leaves from burning in the direct sun, and to build up energy for flowering. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… vines unveil new blue blossoms, there is joy in the garden. When fuzzy poppy pods surrender to a caress, and juicy grape tomatoes virtually fly into the mouth, horticultural nirvana is near. Annuals Change Each Season Visitors to the Chicago Botanic Garden experience their own botanical anticipation at every turn, and in … plants until the end of the season. Blankets of chrysanthemums announce autumn's arrival. For three seasons, annual plants in the Crescent are massed together in a tapestry of texture, …
Type: Walks
… Native to Asia, climbing hydrangea is a vigorous perennial vine that clings and climbs to almost any surface; it requires a sturdy structure and will cover trees, walls, rocks, and pergolas, and can reach 20 to 40 feet tall. ‘Skyland Giant’ is noted for its large, 12-inch-across white lacecap flower heads that bloom from May to June. The glossy, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and enhanced by great garden architecture and furnishings. Where a designer places a seat, for example, can reveal a great deal about how they want the garden to be perceived. Dumbarton Oaks, located in Washington, D.C., and designed by brilliant landscape … and furniture historian, John Danzer, has worked on various projects at Dumbarton Oaks to study and reproduce Farrand's many designs for this iconic American garden. In this talk, John …
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… $15 with student ID Garden Conservancy members and students, please call (847) 835-6801 to register Register Now From the moment a spade broke ground for the new presidential mansion, the 18 acres that surround the White House have been a backdrop to history. Wars, territorial expansion, economic booms and busts, the growth of agriculture and …
Type: Event for Calendar
… This small-statured orchid (up to 6 inches) produces flowers from January to June in the leaf axils of old and new pseudobulbs. The tiny blooms are creamy white with … cultivar continues to produce flower spikes on the old pseudobulbs. This orchid is perfect for the home windowsill if kept moist—but not wet—during the growing cycle. The orchid family …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… this first-generation hybrid whose parents hailed from New Guinea. This orchid is not fussy as to light levels or temperatures but does require exceptionally well-drained soil media that is … a couple of times a week. It does not require changes in day length, temperature, or moisture to induce flowering, unlike most other orchids. It's close to ideal for windowsill culture in the home. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
