Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' #3Yes, we can grow rhododendrons in Chicago, at least a select few. To us 'Nova Zembla sounds like a character in a Smashing Pumpkins song, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the to die for red blooms that appear not so subtly in the spring time. Bloom: May Light: part shade to shade Soil: doesn't like to dry out too much Size: 5' by 5' Fertilization: needs and acidic fertilizer this is important Zone: 4 9 Images used for general reference. The

Tip: plant in a series of three in a part-sun corner

Spacing: 8 - 10"

Fertilization: Apply a fertilizer formulated for acid loving varieties

otherwise known as the "Winter Sun Mugo"

Bloom: late spring in to summer

Allium 'Millenium' is an upright

Width: 8 - 12'

Width at maturity: 4'

Followed by light bronze purple leaves that change to dark purple in the summer

Great for adding a pop of bright colored foliage in the landscape or a seasonal container

Zones: 2 - 8

Zones: 2 - 7