Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Lily of The Valley
Name: Lily of the Valley
Variety: Convallaria majalis
Type: Perennial
Light: Shade
Size: 8"
Bloom time: Spring
Flower color: White
Fragrance:Sweet
Plant location: Back Yard in the bleeding heart corner
I love Lily of the Valley. I think it's such a delicate wonderful flower. I had a little garden in Saline and have been trying forever to grow these here. I have purchased several pips (the starters) but to no avail. Finally I begged these off of the Dunstans who have a lot. And at last they are growing and blooming. I hope they will increase in size of the next few year.s
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Perennial Garden Purchases
My little garden is weeded and planted and looks great. Now for the plants to grow.
From the left--these are fancy iris that I hope I still have info about. They were planted years ago, have struggled and finally have two blooms.
Next to the right--poppies. They only produce one bloom and have been there for about the same time as the iris. But every year they grow a bit bigger. Maybe someday they will be in full bloom. Under the poppy are balloon flowers. They have been there for at least 10 years, they grow big and are filled with blooms every year.
Behind the poppies are the new Veronica Royal Candle. Let's hope they live up to their hype and are easy to grown. They are a new purchase this year.
Next to the veronica in back are the old iris that Betty Taylor gave me. We have split them again and again.
In front of them are new Dianthus super trooper in assorted colors. They have not been easy to grow...they do well for one year and then die
In front of those are the new Gaillardia Arizona Sun. They are an award winner, so let's hope they survive as well.
To the right of the dianthus are the Stonecrop. Back from last year they are hardy and healthy. I expect them to have wonderful late summer flowers.
To the right of them are two hardy geranium cranesbill. In front is the Biokova and in the back are the Perfect Storm--two more award winners.
Well, here is to another year. Look forward to flowers and hope they survive the winter in style.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Potentilla
Variety: Potentilla fruticosa 'Gold Drop'
Type: Shrub
Light: Full Sun
Size: 3'x3'
Bloom time: June through August
Flower color: Yellow
Fragrance: None
Plant location: Back Yard west of waterfall
Care: Fertilize in spring with flowering shrub stake. Prune in fall to keep compact
Friday, May 15, 2015
Flowers In Bloom
Pictured are the Redbud tree in back, the Moss Phlox and the Lilac tree in front. Along with the fushia moss phlox pictured at the top, the show has been spectacular.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
White Spruce Tree
Name: White Spruce
Variety: Picea glauca
Type: Evergreen Tree
Height: Tall--50'
Light: Full Sun
Size: 20'
Location: Back Yard back of waterfall
Care: Prune dead branches at bottom as needed. Mulch each year. Fertilize with evergreen fertilizer stakes in spring.
Friday, May 8, 2015
New Purchase Crabapple Tree
| Picture from hollyacresnursery.com |
Name: Crabapple Tree Spring Snow
Variety: Malus Spring Snow
Type: Tree
Light: Full Sun
Size: 20' x 20'
Bloom time: Spring
Flower color: White
Fragrance: None
Plant location: Back Yard west of waterfall
Fall color: Yellow Leaves
Care: Trim dead wood as needed. Fertilize with flowering shrub spike in spring.
Flower Report
Outback the candy tuft are in full bloom as well as the red bud tree is spectacular. The purple moss phlox and starting to bloom. The lamium have started their bloom cycle as well.
The bleeding heart is still anemic from that bitter cold winter. I am hopeful it will survive, but for now it has just small growth and a few flowers.
It's time to spray for roses and the Julia Child has leafed out quite well.
The bleeding heart is still anemic from that bitter cold winter. I am hopeful it will survive, but for now it has just small growth and a few flowers.
It's time to spray for roses and the Julia Child has leafed out quite well.
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