‘Melting Fire’ is a seed produced variety of heuchera (coral bells) from Kieft Seed, Inc., a division of Ball Hort. Seed-produced heucheras are something new as most current varieties were propagated from tissue culture. (USDA hardiness zones 4-8). In mid-spring Melting Fire forms a low mound (clump), 8-10 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide. New […]
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Heuchera ‘Melting Fire’
Posted by Hugh on October 28th, 2022
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting Butterflies, Bee Favorite, Breeding Plants, Bumble bees, Butterflies, Container garden, Evergreen, Garden paths, Ground cover, Heuchera (coralbells), Landscape ideas, mulching, Native Plant, Perennials, Planting tips, Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, Wind protection, winter hardiness 
Comments Off on Heuchera ‘Melting Fire’Abyssinian Red Banana
Posted by Hugh on October 18th, 2022
Ensete ventricosum is not true banana (Musa spp ); it does not sucker like bananas, so does not form large clumps over time. In their native environment in tropical Asia and Africa, plants may grow to 30 or more feet in height, but grow considerably shorter in containers or in cultivation. Abyssinian Red Banana (Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelli’) […]
Posted in acidic soil, Aphids, Banana (Musa spp.), Deciduous, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Ensete ventricosum, Fertilizing plants, Heat Tolerance, Landscape ideas, Mealy bugs, mulching, Non-native, Planting tips, Propagation(grafting), Purchasing Plants, Repotting plants, Scale, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), Uncategorized, watering tips, White flies, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on Abyssinian Red BananaSuccess With Succulents
Posted by Hugh on October 6th, 2022
Succulents are beautiful, low maintenance plants that are popular among plant addicts who grow them outdoors and as indoor house plants. Most are indigenous to desert or dryland conditions. They hold water in their fleshy leaves, stems and roots. Overwatering succulent plants is their nemesis. Adequate soil drainage and light are of key importance. These […]
Posted in acidic soil, Agave, Agave, Annuals, Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera), Cold tolerance, Container garden, Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia), Euphorbias, Kalanchoe, mulching, Planting tips, Potting Mix, Propagation (Cuttings), Purchasing Plants, Snake plant (Sanservieria), Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Stonecrops (Sedum), Succulents, Summer heat tolerant, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), watering tips, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on Success With SucculentsThree Standout Pfitzer Junipers
Posted by Hugh on October 6th, 2022
Pfitzer junipers (Juniperus x pfitzeriana) are standouts in the winter landscape (USDA hardiness zones 3-9). Many varieties are utilized as groundcovers. Pfitzers are easy care, low maintenance plants when properly sited in full sun and well drained. Around coastal areas, pfitzers are moderately resistant to salt injury. Give pfitzers lots of space. Their plume-like evergreen […]
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting birds, Bagworms, container shrub, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Evergreens, Fall Garden Interest, Flower Arranging, Ground cover, Heat Tolerance, Juniper, Landscape ideas, mulching, Non-native, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation(grafting), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Root rotting, Scale, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs Comments Off on Three Standout Pfitzer JunipersDeciduous Hollies Dazzle In Your Winter Landscape
Posted by Hugh on October 1st, 2022
While deciduous hollies (Ilex spp.) are well-known among home gardeners and landscapers, surprisingly few grow them (USDA hardiness zones 3-9 variable by species). In the fall, their branches and twigs are covered in bright red berries. Orange and yellow berried varieties are also available. Birds love them as a winter food source. Deciduous hollies do […]
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