… Pink Pixie paper flower ( Bougainvillea glabra 'Pink Pixie') is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. It is a true dwarf form of the huge tropical vines that are star performers in tropical gardens, and is used to provide a bright splash of color in bonsai gardens. Imported from the Philippines, this … reaches a height of 2 to 4 feet and a width of 2 to 3 feet in USDA Zones 10 and 11. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil in relatively dry conditions. Plant with care, because it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Explore the dark side by learning how to capture images of the night sky such as fireworks, astrophotography (lunar phases, aurora borealis, and the Milky Way), and long exposures of night scenes in urban settings. Learn effective techniques and camera … or Wilmette depending on conditions. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. A tripod is required. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Experience with DSLR or mirrorless camera, …
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… that are speckled with mauve on this new cultivar of Hosta. The powder blue color persist best in shaded conditions and areas with cool summers. In mid-July small light purple bell shaped … flowers appear on 2' stalks. Plant in moisture retentive rich soils in shaded locations for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Burbidgea scheizocheila , commonly known as golden brush ginger, is native to the island of Borneo and a member of the Zingiberaceae , or ginger, family. The … been published in the "Gardeners' Chronicle" in 1904, this beautiful plant did not make its way into widespread cultivation until the 21st century. The genus name Burbidgea scheizocheila …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This primitive plant does not produce flowers but is grown instead for the iridescent peacock "leaves" produced along the creeping stems. Grow in low light, high humidity and humus rich soils for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sibirica Bloodgood Siberian dogwood is a selection noted for its deep red winter stems. In late spring it produces yellowish-white flowers which give way to bluish-white fruit in the summer. Foliage is red in the fall. While this plant may grow tall, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Nana' is a dwarf form of the Himalayan white pine. It grows in a small flattened globe reaching 2-4 feet high and 3-5 feet wide in 10 years. Each needle is striped green and white, giving it a blue appearance. Best grown in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This non-flowering juniper is easily grown in average, dry-to-moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It tolerates a wide … and growing conditions, from swamps to dry, rocky glades. It prefers moist soils but has the best drought resistance of any conifer native to the eastern United States. …
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… This tree is a North American native. Our USDA Zone 5 is believed to be the southernmost reach of its … or heavy clay soils, but tolerates extreme cold, heavy snows and high winds well. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Blue Forest juniper ( Juniperus sabina 'Blue Forest') is a dwarf conifer to 12 inches in height whose blue branches are upright in habit, giving the appearance of a miniature grove of trees. Like other junipers, this cultivar performs best in full sun and well- drained soils. Deer dislike the prickly foliage. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
