In case you didn’t already know, Pantone Color Institute has become a worldwide color authority with identifying trendy colors consumers will crave in the New Year. Their Color of the Year selections are often featured in fashion, interior design, outdoor living products and even in landscape plants. Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year is Viva […]
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Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year
Posted by Hugh on January 1st, 2023
Posted in Agastache (Hyssop), Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Coreopsis, Crocosmia (Montbretia), Daylilies, Dianthus, Flower arrangments, Heuchera (coralbells), Hibiscus moscheutos, Indian pink (Spigelia), Lobelia (cardnial flower), Monarda (Beebalm), Pantone Color of Year, Penstemon, Phlox, Red hot Poker (Kniphofia), Sedum (Groundcover types), Yarrow (Achillea) 
Comments Off on Pantone’s 2023 Color of the YearDeer Resistant Perennials
Posted by Hugh on August 11th, 2021
Most deer-resistant plants share several traits or characteristics: 1. Aromatic flowers / foliage; 2. thorny, bristly, or hairy (pubescent) leaves or stems; 3. toxic plants. If “deer pressure” (population) is exceptionally high, deer don’t heed plant lists like this one. Available food resources, species of deer, seasonal weather are all factors. Flowers, foliage, fruits, and […]
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Posted by Hugh on June 6th, 2019
Crocosmias are bulbous summer blooming flowering perennials that are closely related to gladiolas, also called montbretia and sword lilies. They’re actually corms, not bulbs, and are indigenous to South Africa (USDA hardiness zones 5b to 9). Crocosmias enjoy lots of sun, soil moisture, and hot temps to produce flowers. Plants prefer nutrient-rich, slightly acidic, moist, […]
Posted in acidic soil, Aggressive grower, Attracting Butterflies, Bee Favorite, Bees and other pollinators, Bulb Crops, Container garden, Corms, Crocosmia (Montbretia), Disease resistant, Flower Arranging, Flowering Bulb, Flowers, Heat Tolerance, Hummingbird, Insect (Pest) Problems, Landscape ideas, Mites, mulching, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Thrips, Uncategorized, watering tips, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on Grow Crocosmias In Your Summer GardenLate Rising Perennials
Posted by Hugh on April 3rd, 2017
As air temperatures rise in the spring, most garden perennials and wildflowers are emerging from the ground. With the sudden appearance of 80°F temperatures, many seem to blast through the still cold soil in 1-2 days, and in full bloom a few weeks later. Yet, through the month […]
Posted in Baptisia (wild indigo), Bulb Crops, Crocosmia (Montbretia), Eupatorium 'Gateway', Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate', Ferns, Gaura, Hardy begonia (B. grandis), Hibiscus coccineus, Hibiscus moscheutos, Indian pink (Spigelia), Landscape ideas, Milkweeds (Asclepias), Native Plant, Perennials, Planting tips, Red hot Poker (Kniphofia), Russian sage (Perovskia), Soil drainage, Solomon's seal, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Spring flowering bulbs, Summer flowering, Wildflower, Wildflowers, winter hardiness Comments Off on Late Rising PerennialsWatering Tips When Away On Vacation
Posted by Hugh on January 15th, 2016
Summer annuals: Hot July – August weather may demand daily or twice-daily watering for container-grown annuals. A trustworthy neighbor may have to handle these chores. Flowers and vegetables: When there is no rain within a week, water deeply any vegetables that are bearing fruits like tomato, peppers, and squash. Plants will keep producing far into […]
Posted in Astilbe (false spirea), Bermuda, Blackberry Lily (Belamcandra), Bulb Crops, Caladium, Canna lily, Canna lily, Container garden, Crocosmia (Montbretia), Dahlia, Ferns, Ferns, Fruits & Vegetables, Garden Maintenance, Herbs, Interior (house) Plants, Kentucky bluegrass, Lily (Lilium), Pineapple lily (Eucomis), Planting tips, Roses, Tall Fescue, watering tips, Zoysia Comments Off on Watering Tips When Away On VacationTo Grow Crocosmia Or Not?
Posted by Hugh on July 19th, 2011
This South African native, also called ‘montbretia”, thrives in full sun in well-drained average garden soil. A richly composted soil tends to boost foliage size and bloom count, but often weakens bloom stems, requiring some staking. Crocosmia may struggle in a wet soggy wintry soil. Established plants are exceptionally summer heat and drought tolerant. Brightly colored […]
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