… Weigela florida ‘Pink Princess’ is a 6-to-9-foot shrub that, in May and June, is covered with lavender-pink flowers that hummingbirds find irresistible. … fruit to speak of; this shrub should be partnered with other shrubs to provide interest in late summer, fall, and winter. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do … No special soil requirements.No deadheading. This is a tough, hardy plant that thrives in average soil, moderate water, and full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In Latin "praecox" means very early, and in fact, Weigela praecox 'Korean Sunrise' begins to bloom in mid-April, two weeks before most other Weigela . Clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers are a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… (lunar phases, aurora borealis, and the Milky Way), and long exposures of night scenes in urban settings. Learn effective techniques and camera settings for night photography through … instructor feedback on your photos, and one night session consisting of hands-on instruction in a local urban setting. Transportation will be on your own for the June 30 class session, which will be held in Highland Park or Wilmette depending on conditions. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless …
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… new cultivars, along with several wonderful yet underutilized species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and ideal, including morphological …
Type: Item Detail
… dark bib, yellow bill, and sometimes rosy pink on the breast. Redpolls are able to store seeds in their esophagus for later eating. In winter, look for small flocks of this little, vocal finch around alders and birches where they …
Type: Birding
… Grandparents Day is a Love in Bloom pop-up event hosted by the Woman's Board. Grandparents and grandchildren can celebrate … on display throughout the day. Families can also have their photo taken on one of our Love in Bloom love seats. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… new cultivars, along with several wonderful, yet underutilized, species for both container and in-ground plantings in sun and shade. Focus on what makes each unique and ideal, including morphological …
Type: Item Detail
… from other evergreens by the long, flat needles. They require full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil and prefer colder climates; they do not flourish in heat, dry conditions, or air pollution. Pruning should be kept to a minimum; new growth seldom …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… conditions that the straight species ( A. saccharum ). Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is red. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This species of aloe is grown primarily for its small size and ornamental foliage; however, in mid-winter, it produces flowering spikes up to 6 inches in height that feature orange flowers shading to yellow and green toward the tips. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
