… with a metallic sheen on loose umbels from 4 to 8 inches across on 1' to 2' plants. Found in nature from Iran and Turkey through Central Asia, and commonly called Star of Persia, this is another of the large-flowered onions that succeed best in Chicago landscapes if interplanted with low-growing perennials and shrubs that will keep soil …
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… hairyleaf cotoneaster has a more upright habit than most of the medium sized cotoneasters. It is native to Asia. Members of the genus Cotoneaster are characterized by a stiff, dense branching structure; small, glossy leaves of fine texture, and abundant fruit in the form of small pomes, which are generally in shades of red/orange but may also be cream or black and may persist into winter. Generally …
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… Cherryberry cotoneaster derives its common name from its bright ruby-red fruit. This shrub is native to Asia. Members of the genus Cotoneaster are characterized by a stiff, dense branching structure, small, glossy leaves of fine texture, and abundant fruit in the form of small pomes, which are generally in shades of red/orange but may also be cream or black and may persist into winter. Generally …
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… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in … poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
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… <p>Among the hardy flowering gingers, 'Daniel Weeks' is one of the longest lasting. Flowering spikes that can reach up to six feet high begin to open … to a doorway or a patio for its honeysuckle scent. </P> <p>Hardy flowering gingers originated in the Himalayas, but they've since naturalized around the world, from Australia to Africa to … rhizomatous tender perennials, like dahlias, and can be overwintered like dahlias. Lift them in the fall after the first frost, and store in lightly moistened peat or vermiculite in a cool …
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… Kohleria are herbacious perennial plants in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria hirsuta has a broad distribution on … yellow with a dark red crescent. The leaves are dark green above and a rich purple beneath. In spite of the species name, it is no hairier than other kohlerias. Kohlerias are characterized by soft, ovate scalloped leaves …
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… scent. The blooms are upfacing on stems that stand 3 feet tall with whorled foliage. In its natural setting, the florets have a very distinct shape, branching out in a unique manner. Lilium tsingtauense is native to China and Korea where the edible bulbs may be cooked and served in ways similar to …
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… up their old world scent. And it's such a strong repeater one grower described it as "always in bloom." Rose breeder David Austin is famous for bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat … of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give them, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that without full sun and good air circulation, even the most resistant roses …
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… Eskimo Bartram juneberry is a more compact, multi-stemmed shrub version of the genus. Its smaller size makes it a more … genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in …
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… Forest Prince serviceberry is a hybrid cross between two native serviceberry species. It has an oval habit and red-orange … genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in …
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