… Delft Blue hyacinth ( Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue') is a beautiful, soft lilac-blue flowered, short-lived perennial for Chicago-area gardens that flowers in early spring. The dozens of florets clustered around the central flower stalk are all … fragrant. A favorite for forcing indoors for winter bloom, this cultivar was introduced in the waning years of World War II by the noted Dutch flower breeder J.W.A. Lefeber. Plants …
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… I overwinter coleus plants so I don’t have to buy new ones each spring? A: The easiest method is to pot up stem cuttings. Most growers and home gardeners use this method in late fall to overwinter coleus plants or in early spring to increase their stock of hard-to-find cultivars. To overwinter coleus, cut 3- …
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… Q. I noticed that the maples in my neighborhood have black spots on them. Are the trees sick? A. Based on your description, it … this fungal disease have round, light green to yellowish-green areas approximately ½ to 1 inch in diameter that eventually blacken. Heavily infested trees may lose their leaves prematurely. … does not affect the overall health of the plants. Fungal spores can overwinter; therefore, it is important to remove all leaves as soon as they fall to lessen the impact of the disease next …
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… forms and habits. They are divided into two main groups: herbaceous, which die to the ground in the fall, and tree peonies, deciduous plants with woody stems which they retain throughout the … flowers on tree peonies appear 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. ‘Nosegay’ is a unique herbaceous peony resulting from a cross between two early blooming species, one … extremely early, making it subject to early season frosts, then grows to 28” tall. Plant in sun to part shade with eyes no more than 2” below the soil surface. Deer resistant. …
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… Peter Hanelt, editor of Mansfeld's Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops , it is unlikely to have occurred in nature, because the ranges of the parents do not overlap. The color of bulbs and bulbils … edible. One white cultivar (McCullar's) does not need peeling and is treasured by chefs in the Chicago area. Bulbils may be planted deep, 6 inches or so, and will produce blanched …
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… June Snow giant dogwood gets its name from the abundance of small white flowers produced in June, which are followed by a similar abundance of blue-black fruit, much desired by birds. It has a distinctive horizontal branching growth habit that is similar to the native pagoda dogwood. This cultivar's parent, however, is native to China. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark …
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… for a trellis will have an opportunity to practice their pruning skills. The genus Campsis is derived from the Greek term kampsis , meaning "bending," because the stamens are curved. This … the second is native to China and has a long history of medicinal use. Related species in the same genus occurring in both China and eastern North America are not all that unusual. Before the super continent …
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… Gold Edger forms a dense mound (1 foot tall by 1½ feet wide) of heart-shaped leaves and is considered among the more sun tolerant hosta. Pale lavender flowers bloom in June. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers … mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their …
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… to gold-centered foliage with green margins and fragrant, white flowers that appear in mid to late summer. It is a fast growing sport of Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet.' Guacamole was named Hosta of the Year for … mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their …
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… Lilium ‘Partner’ has brilliant flame red flowers in early summer. The flowers are fragrant and upfacing on stems that stand only 14 to 18 inches high. This is a dwarf Asiatic hybrid. Asiatic hybrids are the easiest lilies to grow, are quite winter hardy … of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in partial shade. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep enough to remain …
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