… bronze-red emerging foliage. The foliage retains its red coloring in bright sun but will fade to bronze-green in partial shade. Either way, the mounded foliage is a dramatic backdrop for the tall stems of clear white tubular flowers in the early summer garden. If the seeds are … at the edge of a border or as an accent plant because of its maroon foliage. It is best planted in groups of three or more. A maroon-leaved beauty for the early summer garden …
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… found in swampy sites and stream margins in the eastern US. Scarlett O'Hara is a slow grower to about 6-8 feet high and 6-8 feet wide. After the dark green leaves have fallen, the brilliant red berries are carried on the stems throughout winter, and are a food source for birds in the colder months. It is a female cultivar and requires a male pollinator nearby … is the preferred pollinator for Scarlett O'Hara winterberry. Prune in spring for shape. While best suited to moist sites with morning sun and afternoon shade, it grows well in moderate soils …
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… rindo gentian ( Gentiana scabra var. buergeri ). This native of Japan and northeast Asia grows best in full sun with moderate soil fertility. Plant this gentian in full sun and in well- drained, neutral-to-acidic soils and maintain a moist soil throughout the growing season. An extract of the roots has been used medicinally in Japan for centuries. A Japanese scroll of Buddhist sutras (Heike Nokyo) created in 1164 C.E. features a …
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… branches on a plant maturing at 30” in height. In the Chicago area, this cultivar is best grown in a container (hardy to USDA zone 7) that can be moved into a sheltered location in winter. This use of Azalea or Camellia plant fertilizer will meet this species need for acidic soils and avoid leaf chlorosis. A female cultivar, this plant will only produce …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… broad, green leaves with purple undersides. The stems and petioles of this cultivar are known for their deep burgundy color. This species performs best in shade and moist soils with a nice mulch of composted leaves in fall to take it through the winter. In the Chicago region it is insect and disease free. During very …
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… planning, you can harvest something from your garden from April through October. The trick is to gather what you need now and start dreaming so you can get a jump on things as soon as the … in early. One of my winter projects is to get started on crop planning. Make a spreadsheet for the crops you want to grow in order to keep track of your planting dates. I’ve wanted to so … your garden beds. You can do the same for annuals you want to plant in your containers. Our website includes tips for planning small-space vegetable gardens and early spring crops . Example …
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… on long stems horizontally from the mother plant when it comes into flower. Keep in high light for best leaf color and periodically replace any water in the cup that has evaporated. Fluorinated or …
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… This large native shrub in the cashew family spreads by rhizomes and forms colonies. It is best for a naturalistic setting. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a native of Mexico featuring pink tubular flowers at the ends of long arching flowering stems to 8'. Grow in full sun, moderate water and fertilization for best results. Like other members of the Solanaceae (Potatoe family), the leaves, stems, flowers …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… kid.) The ink in my pen froze and I couldn’t take notes. We spent a lot of time standing still to observe birds, twigs, moss, ice crystals, and seed heads while the wind sent bone-chilling … I get cold quickly. A little perspiration can make you chilled and a change of clothes is best.” Apply Sunscreen “You still get a lot of [UV] exposure and I use sunscreen when I’m skiing … pneumonia was in August. The Garden is open every day of the year. Why not plan your visit now? …
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