… ) was given a species name early in the eighteenth century, before it was recognized—thanks to DNA analysis—as representing a hybrid swarm* between Aloe ferox and Aloe arborescens . … the smaller-maturing species make exceptional container plants, but this species matures at 8 to 10 feet in height and produces enormous, branched, candelabra-like inflorescences. … to move indoors in the fall to escape winter's freezing temperatures. *A hybrid swarm is a variable local population at the junction of the range of two interfertile species or …
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… Callicarpa japonica , or Japanese beautyberry, is one of the stars of the fall garden, with its rounded clusters of berries produced at almost … lavender berries; however, 'Leucocarpa' produces abundant white berries. Our specimens came to us from the J. C. Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina. The flowers appear from July to September. They are inconspicuous and pale pink. This root-hardy shrub can be planted in …
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… its fuzzy skin, have earned it the nickname of Taiwan peach, even though the size of the fruit is closer to a berry than a peach. The berries have the the distinctive fuzz and taste of grocery store … are denser in nutrients like vitamin C than the larger grocery store kiwis. If you want to try growing them, plan on frequent pruning and strong support...left unchecked, these woody …
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… Nikko slender deutzia is a dwarf cultivar with a spreading habit. It produces abundant small white flowers in spring. … fall foliage color. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense …
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… Showy deutzia 'Nancy' features clusters of abundant double white flowers. It is a hybrid developed in the Lemoine nursery in Nancy, France, before 1910. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense …
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… of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the stiff, rough branches. These Asian shrubs are very adaptable to 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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… Lilium martagon ‘Arabian Knight’, known by its trademark name Arabian Knight ®, is a deep maroon color on top of varying shades of gold and orange in late spring. The flowers … a strong fragrance. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in partial shade. Martagon lilies are most the adapted to shade. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep enough to remain cool. …
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… for their flowers which appear in late winter or early spring and are often the first flowers to appear in the Chicago garden. Blushing Bridesmaid hellebore grows into a low mound about eighteen inches tall and two feet wide. The foliage is medium green with finger-like clusters of up to ten serrated leaves which are evergreen … in crimson. Hellebores prefer cool moist soils but are very adaptable requiring only that the site be well-drained. Typically they are planted in woodland settings under deciduous trees where …
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… for their flowers which appear in late winter or early spring and are often the first flowers to appear in the Chicago garden. Apricot Blush hellebore grows into a low mound about eighteen inches high and 2 feet wide. The foliage is pale green with finger-like clusters of up to ten serrated leaves which are evergreen … or edging. Hellebores prefer cool moist soils but are very adaptable requiring only that the site be well-drained. Typically they are planted in woodland settings under deciduous trees where …
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… are surrounded by olive-green leaves splashed with yellow, cream, pink, and red. To grow your own, plant the tubers in containers filled with rich soil in early summer (after the water temperature has warmed to 60 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer) and submerge the top of the pot at least 8 inches below the … water. Fertilize periodically with specially formulated waterlily tablets, ensuring the tablet is buried beneath the soil surface in the pot to discourage the growth of algae. Place expanded …
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