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  • … Small clusters of very fragrant, bright yellow small ball shaped flowers are tucked in among the deep green very shiny leaves on this large shrub to small sized tree. The fragrance … the plant encouraging gardeners and visitors to search for the relatively small flowers. Grow in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and moisture retentive soils for best results. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … heads. Discover the many types and characteristics of peony varieties. This course will begin in the classroom and then stroll to the west flower walk to examine many of the plants in bloom. Dress for the weather.  Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic …
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  • … plants are covered with pumpkin-orange, decorative-class chrysanthemum flowers starting in August and extending well into September, or perhaps later. This cultivar tolerates cool to … fall temperatures better than most mums. Flowers attract late-season pollinators. Best grown in full sun, moderately fertile, well-drained soils. 2020 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ …
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  • … Pale pink or yellow flowers beginning in July are a hallmark of this small cactus thickly covered with small white spines. This native … requires a very sunny location, exceptionally well drained soils, and little if any water in winter (to avoid root rot). The bright red fruits are edible and a favorite of birds. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … flower buds if deadheaded. Plant this foxglove after danger of the last hard frost has passed in a sunny location. Compounds in the sap are poisonous and deter deer, rabbits, etc., from nibbling on this plant. …
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  • … Orange flowers appear in late summer into early fall much to the delight of hummingbirds and gardeners. This un-described species hails from Brazil where it grows in full sun on grassy hillsides. Unlike other species, the older leaves begin to curl up with age …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 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 cultivar was vegetatively propagated from a chance seedling discovered in an English garden. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … attracts and amazes gardeners and their visitors with the large distinctive fruit beginning in late July and extending into early winter.  Plant in full sun and provide space for these conversation pieces to reach full size. …
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  • … across. A cross betweeen the rose cultivars 'Pinocchio' and 'Crimson Glory', it was registered in 1949 to Jackson & Perkins and was an All-America Rose Selection in 1950. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … foliage reduces premature leaf drop and/or the need to spray pesticides. Plant this rose in full sun and in moderately moist soils. Avoid crowding all roses to improve air circulation through the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant