… floral bracts contrast with hot pink and purple primary bracts , with thick hot pink to red stems. Once in bloom the 18-inch flower spikes flowers will last for five months or more … vase plants or urn plants. The bases of their curved leaves collect water and can be home to aquatic insects and microorganisms. Plants take several years to flower and will usually decline after the long-lasting blooms fade, but they can be restarted …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… no appreciable fall 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 attractive habit. In their native Asia, members of the genus Deutzia are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on new wood so may be pruned in later winter if needed. The genus Spiraea consists of small- to medium-sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small, simple leaves are generally lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Oblong grey green leaves provide contrast in the garden landscape and a savory addition to the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing (and other dishes). Full sun and soils that don't remain moist for long periods are keys to its success in Chicago area gardens. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes throughout the ages in Europe to treat a variety of ailments. Recent medical trials indicate it may also be effective in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pinch off terminal growth buds on rhododendrons to increase next year's buds. Prune all spring-flowering shrubs, if necessary, immediately after … Evergreens, such as boxwood or yew, can be lightly pruned after the new growth fills in to maintain a formal shape. …
Type: Plant Info
… panicles on 2 foot stems. It prefers moist, humusy, organically rich soils in part to full shade. Soils must not be allowed to dry out. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deep reddish black flowers with yellow edges to their petals are produced on long arching flowering stalks. The plant and flowers are small by … standards. Like it's larger cousins, it requires a distinct cooling period in fall in order to set the flower buds for winter blooms. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tender (Zone 9) evergreen shrub needs bright indoor light or full sun to partial shade and moderate soil conditions to reach a maximum height of about 25 feet. Blooming year-round but mostly in the summer, it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Short spikes of orange to yellow globular flowers appear in late summer and into fall above the flat rosette of green … and spines. Grow in full sun in exceptionally well drained soils and water sufficiently to keep the drought tolerant leaves turgid. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Purple buds open to reveal apricot shades of flowers on this nonhardy perennial that thrives in sunny locations … bushy mounds in warm winter climates (USDA Zone 7 - 9) that benefit from cutting back in July to rejuvenate the plant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
