… diseases (black spot, powdery mildew). This cultivar maintains the spreading growth habit and rarely needs pruning to control height. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… White Out Shrub Rose ( Rosa ‘Radwhite’) grows to a maximum size of 4 feet and produces single white flowers continuously from mid-June to the first hard frost. Dark green, …
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… mixed container suitable for a sun or partial-shade location. Dress for the weather and bring gloves if desired. Jacob Emrick, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden Classroom 4, …
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… with luminous red buds with a yellow base that open to dark red-purple. It has a citrus scent and will grow to a height of 12”. It should be planted in full sun in average, well-drained soil. …
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… This perennial bulb blooms with bright vermillion flowers in late spring and will grow to a height of only 4”. The flower color provides a nice contrast to its wavy, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… well in partial shade or full sun conditions; it's not picky about soils. Butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds all delight in one of the last nectar treats of the season. …
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… This evergreen ground cover grows to a height of 6” and will spread to 18”. It blooms from May through June with small, lavender-blue flowers. It …
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… Center. Bonsai on display in the Semitropical Greenhouse The crape myrtle, two ficus species, and natal plum trees were on display in March, April, and May. It was the first time these trees were displayed in this fashion here at the Garden, … until late May, due to temperature requirements. This crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is continuing to respond very favorably to the root work we did. This crape myrtle ( …
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… sunny windowsill or in a more formal arrangement. The great thing about starting seeds indoors is that it is relatively inexpensive—and who can resist the satisfaction of watching those first sprouts spring to life? To get … requirements for any seed starting are time, light, a growing medium, cleanliness, water, and attention . Time is critical. Some species need weeks longer than others. Tomatoes, for …
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… I make no secret about the fact that fall is my absolute favorite season. Between the pumpkin-spiced treats, falling leaves, warm-toned landscape, and endless fall activities, I simply can’t get enough of the many opportunities that fall … my favorite season for horticultural therapy. This exciting time of year is when all the off-site therapy gardens are reaping the benefits from their summer of hard work. The fall programs …
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