… This evergreen shrub native to the South Pacific islands grows to a height of 10 feet in full sun with moderate moisture … and cupped or twisted. They are grown for their colorful foliage, which for this cultivar is a blotchy blend of light and very dark red with olive new growth. The flowers of this species … are upright fuzzy female spikes and pendant male catkins, not ornamentally effective. They are best used as specimens or in a border in a tropical climate. In colder climates they can be used …
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… Lilium ‘Hantsing’ is a Martagon Lily with deep scarlet red unspotted flowers in mid summer. It stands 4 feet high … backward, giving the flowers a Turks caps shape. Typical of the Martagon lilies, Hantsing does best in partial shade. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in partial shade. They tolerate hot summer …
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… 'Baby Betsy McCall' was introduced over 50 years ago, and it's still considered one of the best micro-miniature roses. The charming little pink rosettes each have about 20 petals and bloom … from early June into autumn. And yes, they're fragrant. Micro-minature roses are not to be confused with the minis you sometimes see in grocery stores. Generally, those plants aren't …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flaring at the tips. The petals are white, with a broad green stripe. Because of the shape, it is classed as a lily-flowered tulip, but the green stripe also qualifies it to be a viridiflora tulip. This class of tulips does not typically naturalize well in the Chicago … due to heavy soils that hold too much water during the dormant season (mid- to late summer). Best results at naturalization typically are obtained in gardens with sandy soils, where the …
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… in mid-August and by the taller spikes with distinct finger-like projections. It thrives best in light shade. In bright sun, it will require more moisture in the soil to prevent leaf scorch. When well-sited in the garden, it will grow to 5 feet tall and up to 2 … the species Astilbe rubra. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… ruffled petals surround a deep red 'eye' at the center of the flower, This deciduous shrub is adapted to full sun, dry soils and tolerant of air pollution. It is one of a number of cultivars released by the United States National Arboretum combining the best characteristics of its parents from northeast Asia and the United States. The plants produce …
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… Renaissance spirea is a cultivar of the classic bridal wreath spirea and shares its vase-shaped habit, flowering and size characteristics. It was bred for better resistance to foliar diseases. The genus Spiraea consists of small- to medium-sized flowering shrubs with a … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
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… ‘Nivea’ is a cultivar of the U.S. native wisteria. It can grow to 25’ in length with an 8’ spread. It … slightly acidic, moderately moist and fertile, well-drained soils in full sun (needed for best flowering). It can be slow to establish and may require three years or more to flower. Once …
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… Alumroot has gold-green leaves with contrasting dark red veins. This electric combination is reflected in its cultivar name. It is a Heuchera villosa hybrid from Terra Nova Nurseries in … a target for leaf scorch in hot afternoon sun, so Red Lightning Alumroot would prefer partial to full shade for the best leaf color. It will mature to a leafy mound 11 inches high and 16 inches wide, the scapes of …
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… Q. I would like to plant varieties of tulips and daffodils this fall in addition to smaller bulbs. Any … area and plant your bulbs three times as deep as the height of the bulb. If the soil is heavy clay, mix in finely shredded wood chips or composted leaf mold. When planting a large … early and allow bulbs to develop a strong root system during the fall. Bulbs always look best when planted in large drifts. …
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