… This hardy perennial poppy features unusual deeply cut and frilled orange-red petals surrounding a black eye. The mature seedpods are frequently used in dried flower arrangements. Plant this poppy in full sun, and in moist but well-drained soils on slightly mounded soils for best repeat performance. The …
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… foliage in May. Unlike most primulas, this species tolerates soils that dry slightly in summer and will slowly spread to make a small clump. Plant in partial shaded conditions with moist soils and topdress with very fine soil in fall to support next years buds that were formed above the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… feet long, giving them the visual impact of a tropical. Yes, they do bloom, but not profusely and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. …
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… large shrub or trimmed up to function as a small tree. Noted for its rigid branching structure and very large leaves, this viburnum bears fragrant white flowers in May followed by fruits that go from pink to red to black and are beloved by birds. The fruit will persist into winter if not eaten by the birds. Viburnums … of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small …
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… have found a mini-world of organisms within these vases from frogs on down the bacteria and mosses. The flowers are long and tubular favoring pollination by hummingbirds. The turquoise shiny berries are not often … when they do show up. Definitely a winter houseplant in need of constant warmth, humidity and very bright light. …
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… New! Learn how to overcome one of watercolor’s most common challenges—muddy color—and replace it with clean, bright, glowing washes. You will focus on preserving the pure beauty of a transparent watercolor. Explore techniques like glazing and lifting out to enhance luminosity. Learn which colors to select for your palette that let the beauty of the white paper show through, enhancing the vibrancy, clarity, and impact of your watercolor artwork. A supply list will be sent. This class will be taught …
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… Ladybells look a lot like bluebells ( Campanula spp.) and are found in many old-fashioned borders along fences. They form clumps of narrowly ovate … leafy flower spikes two feet tall. Tubular lavender-blue flowers appear starting in July and continue flowering for over a month. The plants are very cold-hardy and can endure for decades due to their deep, thick roots. They will spread from the roots into …
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… Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small flowers that appear in spring or early summer are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a … among them can be challenging. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes 20 varieties and more than 300 plants. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small flowers that appear in spring or early summer are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a … among them can be challenging. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes 20 varieties and more than 300 plants. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small flowers that appear in spring or early summer are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a … among them can be challenging. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes 20 varieties and more than 300 plants. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
