… Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMHPFL’ is sold under the trademark name ‘FIRE LIGHT™’ This is a small shrub typically 4-6 ft. high with a spread of 4-6 ft. The large, conical flowerheads, which measure 12 to 16 inches, include a mixture of showy but sterile florets together with smaller, fertile but … creamy white at the tip melting into deepening shades of pink at the base. The blooms emerge in mid summer continue into the fall. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In this tulip, large white flowers are "flamed" in pink with the edges of the petals typically solid pink. Among the earliest of tulips to flower, this species has stems that are relatively short above the broad greenish-gray …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers are produced on long, tapered spikes from late May until frost. This cultivar grows to a maximum of four feet in size and, like other butterfly bushes, will regrow from the root system after a hard winter. Plant 'Sunny Morning' in full sun and in well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Black cotoneaster derives its common name from the small black fruits it produces. 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 … as hedges or groundcovers. The genus Cotoneaster includes at least 90 species of shrubs native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This unique double-late tulip features masses of white petals tightly formed into a cone shape in the middle, surrounded by shorter rows of raspberry-pink petals. The visual effect resembles an … tulip in full sun and in moist, well-drained soils in the fall in locations that are not prone to strong winds; make sure this tulip is protected from herbivores. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Vanilla, the most widely used flavoring in baking, is the pod fruit of a vine in the orchid family. Learn how to use fresh vanilla beans and vanilla paste as well as how to temper eggs. Mix and cook up a …
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… pendulous lower branches that give it a very graceful appearance. Use it as a specimen plant. The cones are interesting -- each cone scale has a three-pointed bract. A well-grown Douglas fir in a snowclad winter landscape is a sight to behold. Douglas fir is native to mountainous areas of the West Coast; in the Pacific coastal …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a tall 12-foot grass that is native to China, Japan, and some Pacific Islands. Giant Chinese silver grass has showy flower heads that appear in late summer. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and moisture levels. It requires full sun; partial shade may cause the plant to flop. It forms clumps up to 4 feet and rarely needs staking. Clumps should be left …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Annual plants reach up to 5 feet in height and are topped by cascading masses of coral colored flowers (bracts) from summer through early fall. Plant outdoors only after the soils have warmed (June first or later) in well drained soils in full sun. Once established …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Tropicanna® Gold canna lily is not hardy in the Chicago area (USDA zones 7 – 11) but still deserves a place in the garden where her … bed in full sun (maximize flower production) or light shade (utilize the variegated foliage to lighten dark spots in the garden). Hummingbirds recognize this genus as one of their favorite …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
