… Wilson Compact blackhaw viburnum is a more compact cultivar than the species at a height of 15" and and a spread of 12'. Its white flowers in May are typical of the species. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… siebold viburnum has an upright habit and approaches the size of a small tree. White flowers in May give way to red to black fruits; fall foliage is burgundy. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Aechmea 'Frappuccino' is a colorful bromeliad grown for both its foliage and spikes of red flowers that are tipped with yellow. The dark green foliage has silver stripes and a reddish tinge beneath. This plant is propagated by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms, or bulbs (including offsets). Drought-tolerant, it is well suited for xeriscaping. With average water needs, it should be watered regularly but not …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial blooms between August and October and is yellow. Requires moderate soil moisture and full sun exposure. Resistant to deer, the Helenium Wyndley is commonly used as a bedding or border plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to full shade and moist soil conditions. It has pink blooms from March through October. It is a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and moderate moisture conditions. It has yellow and green flowers from March through June. It is best used is as a shade tree. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… We used four grocery store hydrangeas to test three methods: Specimen 1 Dipped the stem in alum (a food additive used for pickling or canning) Specimen 2 Added Quick Dip powder to the … asked the Garden’s horticulturists for advice before our experiment. “The smashing of the end is an old-fashioned means to open capillaries to get more water uptake,” said exhibits … help reduce transpiration and increase bloom longevity.” Know this: Sticky resin clogs the cut site When you cut a hydrangea bloom, the plant produces a sticky resin at the cut site that will …
Type: Blog
… Find a variety of evergreens from around the world in the Dwarf Conifer Garden. Evergreens are cherished in midwestern gardens, parks, and streetscapes for the steady color they bring even to the gray … the ground freezes — which in some winters may not be until after Christmas. "Winter kill" is the term horticulturists use for the patches of dried-out foliage often seen on evergreens in …
Type: Plant Info
… This is an early, large-flowered climber that produces single, large, rich purple flowers with silver undersides and red anthers. It is attractive on pergolas where the underside of the leaves can be seen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shade and dry conditions. It has pink blooms that attract butterflies from July to October. It is a specimen ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
