… 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
… With a mindful vision, we will slow down to explore the patterns of design formed by water and shorelines. You will learn the tools of your DSLR or mirrorless camera to play with light dancing on the surface, isolate reflections, and direct your camera to paint works of water art. The class will include presentation of work from photography artists, as well as assignments, image reviews, and directions to develop a final portfolio. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All …
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… dark green with purple undersides. 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… knows how tumultuous the weather can be in spring. Climatic conditions can change from sunny and mild to blizzard conditions in a day. For outdoor photographers, this presents challenges. Learn specific ways to prepare and compensate for the rollercoaster of photography, then head outside to practice. Jack Carlson, …
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… the Regional Coordinator for the Seeds of Success Program, I collaborate with federal agencies and seed contractors to increase the supply of native seeds for use in restoration. My role includes evaluating suitable plant populations for collections and overseeing the seed collection process. Additionally, I enjoy utilizing data visualization to …
Type: Staff bio
… by red tubular flowers. “It’s perfectly hardy here, despite often being labeled as Zone 6, and it attracts hummingbirds to boot,” said Jim Ault, director of ornamental plant research. Ault grows this plant at home in dappled to deep shade alongside coral bells, bleeding hearts, and native wild ginger. …
Type: Plant Info
… , known as fuh-ran, or “the orchid of the winds,” has highly prized, variegated foliage and a small, delicate, and fragrant flower with a long nectar spur. Its nickname, the “samurai orchid,” harks to the …
Type: Plant Info
… They are considered landscape shrub roses, with long blooming periods, winter hardiness, and disease resistance. They are typically wide-spreading. White Meidiland® shrub rose ( Rosa 'Meicoublan') features medium-sized, double, snow-white flowers and very light pink buds. It will grow to about 2 feet tall with a spread of 5 to 6 feet. It has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to a shell pink on strong upright plants that thrive in full sun, moderately moist soils, and locations that provide for air movement around the foliage to decrease the incidence of black spot and powdery mildew. Mound crowns after the first frost with coarsely shredded bark mulch to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'pitchers' in early spring when the pitchers have reduced insect trapping activity. Spring and fall are the seasons of maximum trapping and feeding. Very rare, the International Carnivorous Plant Society worked with the US Forest …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
