… Hahs American cranberrybush viburnum will reach a height of 8’ with an equal spread. It blooms in May with showy white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. These give way to edible red fruits in the fall. This cultivar produces fruits larger than the species or other cultivars. These fruits have culinary value. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a …
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… 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. …
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… 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 …
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… is tinged with red once the weather turns colder. It’s native to the Kamchatka peninsula in northern China east of Siberia, as well as mountainous areas of Japan.</p> <p>Like … it wants is sun and good drainage. It can take poor soil, high heat, severe cold and drought in stride. This means it can go where many other perennials can’t – rock gardens, steep slopes, … even green roofs and living walls. And of course, it’s a thoroughly reliable ground cover in sunny areas. </p> …
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… New England aster is one of the most wide-spread and recognizable native asters, found in all but the warmest and coldest areas of North America. It grows 2 to 4 feet tall, and starts blooming in August, continuing into November. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 4 inches long, with … with lavender, pink, or white flowers. The genus name Aster was changed to Symphyotrichum in the Flora of North America. This was based on studies showing that North American asters are …
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… it to be a viridiflora tulip. This class of tulips does not typically naturalize well in the Chicago area due to heavy soils that hold too much water during the dormant season (mid- to late summer). Best results at naturalization typically are obtained in gardens with sandy soils, where the bulbs have been inter-planted between herbaceous … excess summer rainfall and irrigation water. It will also return the next year if planted in a part of the garden that does not get watered during the summer. …
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… EASY ELEGANCE® Yellow Submarine is a cheerful, easy-care shrub rose that blooms in clusters of bright, lemon yellow roses that turn to light yellow and then white over time. The … for their size (petal count: 32) so the clusters have a strong visual presence. You can use it in mass plantings, or mix it into your border. And if you like, you can let it reach its maximum … use it as a short climber or a hedge. This is a vigorous, disease-resistant plant that's hardy in our area, though winter protection may be a good idea to prevent it dying down to the ground. …
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… Rose, is native here, and throughout the prairies and meadows of the upper midwest. It blooms in clusters of pink and white single flowers (petal count: 5) with prominent yellow stamens … It won't surprise you to learn that like most natives, this is a vigorous, undemanding grower. In fact, it's hardy to Zone 3, - 35 degrees. And it's almost thornless...just some small prickles toward the base of older canes. It's also not fussy about soil, growing well in clay and sandy soils as well as garden loam. It even tolerates some shade and drought. A note …
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… (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 …
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