Shredded umbrella plant (Syneilesis aconitifolia) is native to China, Korea, and Japan (USDA hardiness zones 5-7). The plant is often misidentified as mayapple (Podophyllum). The foliage is exquisitely dissected, similar to a finely dissected Japanese maple leaf. The plant serves a wonderful addition to any shade garden. In mid-spring exquisite umbrella-like foliage emerges covered with hairy silver hairs. Umbrella-like pubescent leaves are very dissected and […]
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Shredded Umbrella Plant For Woodland Gardens
Posted by Hugh on June 3rd, 2018
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Comments Off on Shredded Umbrella Plant For Woodland GardensShort Grasses For Small Places
Posted by Hugh on May 25th, 2018
Many gardeners have small sunny or partially shaded places where select ornamental grasses thrive, including using them as companion plants in containers. Enjoy their winter architecture. Perennial grasses should be cut back to 3- to 6 inches in late winter. Here are an assortment of six of the very best along with several varieties that you should […]
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Posted by Hugh on May 9th, 2018
Bigleaf magnolias are represented by four species: (M. macrophylla), umbrella magnolia (M. tripetala), Fraser magnolia (M. fraseri), and Ashe magnolia (M. ashei). All are medium-size trees with huge leaves and large flowers that appear after the leaves unfurl. All are native to the southeastern United States as far north to West Virginia and Ohio (USDA hardiness zones […]
Posted in acidic soil, Ashe magnolia (M. ashei), Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Fertilizing plants, Fragrant, Landscape ideas, Magnolia, Magnolia macrophylla, Medium sized Tree, mulching, Ornamental fruit, Planting tips, Propagation (Seed), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Spring flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Umbrella magnolia (M. tripetala), watering tips, winter hardiness Comments Off on Our Native Bigleaf MagnoliasThe Next Generation of Weigelas
Posted by Hugh on May 5th, 2018
Weigela (Weigela florida) is old-fashioned shrub with rose colored blooms and arching branching habit in mid-spring. This shrub is native from Japan, Korea, and China (USDA hardiness zones 5-8). New hybrids of weigelas are arriving at garden centers this spring. Compared to previous cultivars that were 6-9 feet tall, new introductions grow only 2-5 feet […]
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Posted by Hugh on May 1st, 2018
Princess Flower or Glory Bush (Tibouchina spp.) is a tropical shrub (from Brazil) that produces beautiful showy purple flowers. It blooms over a long time span (USDA hardiness zones 9-12). The most popular species in cultivation is T. urvilleana. A well-tended plant can be trained into a miniature tree in a large container for patios and decks. This […]
Posted in acidic soil, Autumn flowering, Bees and other pollinators, Container garden, Disease resistant, Fertilizing plants, Heat Tolerance, Invasive plant, Landscape ideas, Nematodes, Planting tips, Potting Mix, Princess Flower (Tibouchina), Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation (Seed), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Repotting plants, Scale, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering bulbs, Staking, Summer heat tolerant, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), watering tips, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on Princess Flower Excels Where Summers Are HotErosion Control – Try Weeping Lovegrass
Posted by Hugh on April 28th, 2018
Weeping Lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) is a warm season, perennial bunchgrass. It grows to a height of 2-4 feet and the long narrow 1/4 inch wide leaves (10 to 20 inches in length) suggest the grass is “weeping”. Seed heads may be erect or drooping and produce small very numerous seeds (1.5 million per lb.). Weeping […]
Posted in acidic soil, Aggressive grower, alkaline soil, Bees and other pollinators, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Environmental Conservation, Environmental issues, Fertilizing plants, Ground cover, Heat Tolerance, Irrigation, Landscape ideas, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Propagation (Seed), Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, Weeping Lovegrass (Eragrostis), Wildlife attractant, winter hardiness Comments Off on Erosion Control – Try Weeping Lovegrass‘Alleghany’ Viburnum Is A Four Season Gem
Posted by Hugh on April 25th, 2018
Alleghany viburnum (Viburnum x rhytidophylloides ‘Alleghany’) aka lantanaphyllum viburnum, is a large easy to grow semi-evergreen (USDA hardiness zones 5-8). It will grow to about 10-12 feet tall and a spread of 12 feet at maturity. This low maintenance shrub is a hybrid cross between V. rhytidophyllum and V. lantana ‘Mohican’. The cross was made in […]
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Posted by Hugh on April 19th, 2018
Although rarely seen, spider azalea (Rhododendron stenopetalum ‘Linearfolium’) will be a pleasing addition to your woodland garden (USDA hardiness zones 6-8). Few people would ever guess that it is an azalea. This airy shrub grows 3-4 feet tall and a whole lot wider. It is slow growing, but is worth the wait. This unique semi- evergreen azalea hails from Japan. The very narrow […]
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Posted by Hugh on April 16th, 2018
Celosias (Celosia argentea), aka cockscomb, feather, and plume amaranths, are summer flowering annuals in most of the U.S. (USDA hardiness zones 10-11). Mature plant height varies by cultivars, generally between 6 inches and 3 feet in height, taller types grown for the florist market. Celosia plants are classified into three groups: a crested type (C. […]
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Posted by Hugh on April 13th, 2018
Crape Myrtle Hardiness: Know how hardy the cultivar is. USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9). Site Location: Crape myrtles love sunlight. Flower numbers decline in light to medium shade. Plant in average soil that is well-drained. Select the right cultivar that fits the allotted planting space. Mulch plant and water as needed the first growing season. […]
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