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  • … These palmately lobed leaves, which resemble horsechestnut leaves, are deep green suffused with pink to bronze. Spikes up to two feet long of fluffy, creamy white or pink flowers are held …
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  • … crimson roses 4 inches in diameter. The scent is also described as exceptional...old rose, with hints of berries. MUNSTEAD WOOD™ is on the compact side for a David Austen rose, about …
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  • … be pruned to a shorter shrub form. Like all roses, it prefers a garden location in full sun with space between it and surrounding plants to encourage good air movement (discourages powdery …
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  • … be staked to ensure straight stems.  In very hot, dry summers, drench the foliage periodically with water to reduce the incidence of spider mites. …
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  • With a narrow pyramidal habit, bald cypress reaches a mature height of 50' to 70'. Its feathery …
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  • … is not reliably hardy in Chicago but can be easily overwintered in a pot placed in a location with indirect light. …
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  • … easily and may do so as they trail along the ground. There are about 70 species of spiderwort, with three native to the Chicago area. …
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  • … The flowers of 'Fancy Frills' open white and slowly mature to pink with white fringe along the edges and base. This cultivar originated in the Netherlands, released …
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  • … to almost white at the edges of the petals on this tulip whose colors complement/contrast with a wide range of springs' vibrant color palette. Tulips grow best in full sun, well-drained, …
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  • … summer long, until a hard frost. It reaches 2 feet in height. The attractive foliage is green with a grayish cast. The spent flowers should be removed to encourage branching and more blooms. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant