… Sometimes known by the common name bao li, this oak is native to Korea, China and Japan. Its leaves have serrated (toothed) margins. A member of the … The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Quercus stellata x alba is a naturally occurring hybrid of the post oak and the white oak. the large lobed leaves are deep green throughout the summer turning to a dark wine red in fall. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… WOLLERTON OLD HALL™ is the name of a famous old English garden in the area where David Austen breeds his roses. It's a vigorous, free-flowering climber with large cup-shaped blooms. Pink buds open to open to a dense globe of soft apricot petals, , turning to cream with touches of pink over time. A …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Tall white 'pitchers' are veined in red at the tips, transitioning to green towards the base of the plant. Fluid stored within the pitchers contains insect … digestive enzymes. Hairs lining the inside of the pitchers all face downwards allowing insects to climb in but preventing them from climbing back out. The large burgundy flowers are produced in early spring. This is one of the few pitcher plants that can tolerate periods of relatively dry soil conditions in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deben Bodnant viburnum is a cross between V. farreri and V. grandiflorum selected from seedlings at Bodnant Gardens, … its pinkish buds and fragrant flowers emerge before the foliage in April and are subject to being nipped by frost. The protected spot it has along the Viburnum Walk means a chance to enjoy its fragrant pink buds and white flowers. Viburnums are a versatile genus of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Weigela hortensis one of the first varieties of Weigela to reach the U.S. from its native Japan, arriving here well before 1900. 'Dart's Pink Lady' is a direct descendant, and shares the impressive size, weeping habit, and prolific spring bloom … are lined in clusters of warm shade of pink trumpet-shaped flowers, and with a spread of up to 12 feet, it makes an impressive specimen. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In Latin "praecox" means very early, and in fact, Weigela praecox 'Korean Sunrise' begins to bloom in mid-April, two weeks before most other Weigela . Clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers are a clear delicate pink, and the show generally continues for 4 to 6 weeks. The fragrance makes them a treat by the door. The flower show makes them an eye-catching specimen. And the upright form is appropriate for hedging. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… planting ideas and more As summer blooms fade, you’ll see mums everywhere—the automatic go-to fall favorites—but what else can heighten your containers and garden with color, texture, and … Here, Tim Pollak, manager of plant production, celebrates our seasonal mum. According to Tim Pollak, manager of plant production at the Chicago Botanic Garden, autumn offers ample … and keeps the display visually interesting late into the season.” Dahlias Simone Gore is an assistant grower for outdoor floriculture in the Garden’s Plant Production department. She …
Type: Blog
… Q. I am tempted by the gorgeous azaleas available now in florist shops. Is it possible for me to plant them in my garden in spring? A. Although all azaleas are members … azaleas are particular hybrids well-suited as indoor plants since they are not hardy enough to withstand Chicago winters. But don't let that deter you! A fully budded indoor azalea plant …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. How can I get my Christmas cactus to bloom again this year? A. Christmas cactus is a member of the forest cactus group and has very specific requirements for blooming. This plant prefers to spend the summer outside in a shady location. Around mid-September, move it inside so that it …
Type: Plant Info
