… dark pink spots in the throat. Kohlerias are characterized by soft, ovate scalloped leaves and tubular flowers that are covered with soft fuzz. Related to African violets, the leaves are often suffused with purple or brown. The tubes, which are an inch or two long are inflated and flare out into five spotted lobes. In the right conditions (indoors) kohlerias grow quickly and will need to be pinched back after flowering. They do well in sunlight from a south-facing …
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… Peach' are the first generation of offspring produced by hybridizing two parents. Scientists and plant breeders hybridize species to produce plants that typically reflect some … the cultivated urban environment. Unlike the parental species, this cultivar thrives in cool and moist climates as well as hot and humid summers, expanding its appeal to most of the United States. …
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… Thanksgiving. As the name suggests, dark red bracts surround the non-showy yellow true flowers and contrast well with the rich dark green foliage. Poinsettias will retain their colorful bracts … but to retain the skirt of dark green leaves the plants will need to have bright light and moderate watering. Poinsettias adapt well to patio culture once the outdoor temperatures are above 50 degrees F and can grow to quite large sized specimens. In the wild under natural daylength the plants come …
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… 4 to 5 feet from its hooves to the tips of its antlers. Please bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience necessary. To register for the Holiday Tree class at the same time, call (847) 835-6874. Bim Willow, furniture maker and author Burnstein Hall, Regenstein Center …
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… are a delicious addition to your home garden. Learn techniques to grow your own strawberries and discover the differences among June-bearing, ever-bearing, and day-neutral varieties. Fee includes 25 plants to start your own strawberry patch. Please …
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… Before the bridge to Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden, on the Bulb Garden perimeter, you will find Turkestan tulip ( Tulipa … about 2 inches wide. Pink-flushed buds open to reveal white flowers with yellow centers and purple-tipped yellow anthers. …
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… by 18-inch stems, each bearing one violet-blue daisy flower with a golden yellow eye in July and August. Parents of this cultivar originate in the Himalayas from Western China to Nepal at 11,000 feet elevation on stony alpine meadows. Grow this plant in full sun and well-drained, moisture-retentive soils. …
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… bright orange single zinnia flowers from the height of summer into early fall. The stature and branching habits support the use of this cultivar in containers and flower beds. Nectar rich flowers are visited during the summer by a number of insects while …
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… shrub to small sized tree. The fragrance extends well beyond 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. …
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… their use in cut flower arrangements. Plant this dahlia in full sun, moderately fertile, and well-drained soils after danger of frost has passed, and plan on staking this cultivar to keep it upright during strong summer storms. …
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