… This tropical vine is grown for the very ornamental green and silver patterned leaves on long stems. Ideal for hanging basket or as a groundcover in frost free areas. Tolerates low light and humidity … levels but really thrives when both are higher. If allowed to climb up a vertical surface for 8 to 10 feet the leaves morph from their green and silver juvenile form into larger dark …
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… Elegans sets the benchmark for large, blue-green-leaved hostas. Introduced in 1905, it is noted for the size, texture, and substance of its foliage. Considered a slow grower, Elegans may take … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and …
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… Both the soft pink, very double roses and the light myrrh fragrance are a delight for any rose lover. But QUEEN OF SWEDEN™ has two additional characteristics to endear it to … flowers are carried upright and the stems have few thorns, making it particularly well-suited for cutting, And its excellent disease resistance makes it a good choice for hedges and larger landscaping groups. Rose breeder David Austin is famous for bringing …
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… Join Tim Pollak for some interesting and timely tips for ways to save money in your garden. Save money by starting plants from seeds, dividing … overwintering non-hardy plants, changing out your plants, choosing the right plants for certain situations, composting, and using rain barrels. Pollak will run down his Top Ten list …
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… Museums for All special offer on these select dates: November 20, December 3, 9, 10, 11, 16 & 17, and January 1, 3 & 4. Through the Garden's participation in the Museums for All program, a limited number of reduced-rate Lightscape tickets are available on select dates for guests with a state-issued Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT, P-EBT or LINK) card, or a valid …
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… Rose-pink flowers are resistant to rain and overhead watering on mounded plants that are ideal for annual flower beds, containers, baskets, and window boxes. Time has been reduced until the next set of blooms, providing more flowers throughout the summer. A pollinator magnet for insects and hummingbirds. Grow in full sun and moderately fertile soils for best results. 2020 – Ball Horticultural featured plants @ Chicago Botanic Garden …
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… and compact, this heat and humidity tolerant Salvia cultivar is a great selection for gardeners looking for 'easy keepers' for their annual display. The flowers attract honeybees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. In warmer …
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… of 50 feet with a spread of 25 feet. This sugar maple cultivar is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The … One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Sugar maples should …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… reach a height of 50 feet with a spread of 35 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The … red to red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Sugar maples should …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… reach a height of 30 feet with a similar spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The … a bright red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Sugar maples should …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
