… Terminal clusters (to 4” long) of mildly fragrant, pure white flowers with fringe-like petals bloom in late spring to early summer. Bloom appears about 2-3 weeks before that of C. virginicus . Plants are … perfect flowers. Male flowers are slightly showier. Female flowers (if fertilized) give way to clusters of olive-like fruits (each to 1/2”long) which ripen to a dark bluish black in late …
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… African glory bower ( Clerodendrum splendens ) climbs up to 10 feet in height by twining around a support. The tips of the branches are graced with a … scarlet red flowers, forming a spectacular sight. This native of tropical West Africa begins to flower as soon as the days start to lengthen in late December and continues until sometime in May. It adapts well to the home …
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… This cultivar was selected for a more intense blue color to the normally green needles and a compact growth habit to 60' high by 25' wide. Tolerates acidic and poorly drained soils if planted on a slight rise. … in that these plants are propagated by seed whereas most cultivars are vegetatively propagated to preserve the exact genetic heritage of the cultivar. All of this to say plants in retail …
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… Deep black buds open to bright, 2-inch yellow flowers on 1-foot spikes on this nonhardy African shrub. The green … Plant this tropical-looking plant in full sun and provide room for its rapid growth rate to around 6 feet in size in a Chicago summer. In Africa, concoctions made from the leaves are used to treat a variety of intestinal ailments in people and skin diseases in livestock. The ashes …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates drought. Prefers moist, gravelly or sandy … with good drainage. Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer, but need regular moisture to encourage this. Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. Plants may open up as the summer progresses, particularly in …
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… This cactus can grow up to 18 inches high with full sun to partial shade and dry moisture conditions. From mid spring to early summer, it produces attractive yellow blooms. …
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… This specimen evergreen vine grows to a height of 70 feet with partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It will bloom outdoors with white flowers from January to April. …
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… This perennial needs full sun to partial shade and moderate to wet soil conditions to reach a height of 5 feet. It has showy green and brown blooms in June and July. …
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… This bright red cultivar features smaller central upright bracts in contrast to larger outside bracts that are slightly pendulous, giving a ruffled appearance to the plant. For indoor longevity, place it in a location with bright light, away from air conditioning vents and ensure the foil wrapping has a hole in the bottom to allow water to drain into the coaster under the pots. …
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… produces a continuous display of violet-blue flowers with a white eye from late spring up to the first frost. It grows to a height of about 18 inches with a spread of up to 2 feet when grown in full sun to partial shade and moderate soil conditions. This sterile …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
