… and a speckling of black dots. The flowers are fragrant and measure 3-6“ on stems that stand 6 to 8 feet tall. After it is established it will produce multiple stems with a mass of blooms in late July and early … with the fragrance and shape of the Oriental lilies. These hybrids have an increased ability to withstand late spring frosts as well as hot summer days. The grace and beauty of this lily …
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… ‘Flame’ is an herbaceous peony with single Japanese-style fiery red flowers that curve inward around a center of densely packed stamens. The strong stems lend to its use as a cut flower. It grows 25 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below …
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… Rosa 'Medallion' is a member of the group of roses known as hybrid teas. It features lightly fragrant, … flowers throughout the growing season, and like other members of this class, is susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot, and winter kill in the Chicago area. Select a planting site in full sun with good air movement (not up against a house or group of shrubs), and …
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… grows twice as wide as high and bears abundant deep pink blooms in late May or early June. It is considered heat tolerant and mildew resistant. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
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… SUMMER CHARM® Pekin lilac is a tree form of lilac known for its fine textured foliage and abundant creamy white blooms in … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
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… The Little Boy Blue cultivar of the common lilac is a dwarf form that bears abundant sky blue fragrant blooms in spring. Members of the genus … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
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… of the Chinese lilac bears fragrant pale purple blooms on arching branches. The Chinese lilac is a cross between the common lilac and the Persian lilac. Members of the genus Syringa , … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
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… Royalty lilac is a cultivar selected in 1936 for its exceptional cold hardiness from a cross between the … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it …
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… For American gardeners, the main attraction of Actinidia polygama hardy kiwi vine is the foliage, which becomes more and more silvery over the summer. That's what earned it its … And fall brings colorful yellow and orange berries. But there's a peppery, astringent edge to the taste so even in their native Japan people generally don't eat them raw. If you want to grow silver vine, plan on frequent pruning and strong support. Left unchecked, these woody …
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… plant. Redbuds are a small-scale tree with big impact. A midwestern native plant growing 15 to 25 feet tall, eastern redbuds often have short trunks that begin branching close to the ground. Purple-pink flowers in March or April bloom directly on branches and mature … appeal. In native habitats, redbud grows as an understory tree in partial shade and soil that is naturally rich with organic matter. In cultivated gardens, redbud feels at home in dappled …
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