It isn't enough to plant tree's and flowers- you are supposed to know that they are called! jeepers... seems like a lot of work!
Well my new tree is called a Pink Diamond Hydrangea and here are the details:
Hardiness zone 4
Maximum height 1,75m / 6'
Maximum width 1,75m / 6'
Exposure Sun / Half-shade
Plants attracting birds No
Fragrant plants No
Notes : Large, solid heads blooms freely in July and August. Flowers open a creamy-white and transform into deep pink-burgundy colour.
The beautiful Lavender shrubby looking thing is called Russian Sage:
Russian Sage is extremely valuable for its long season of bloom in the summer garden. Plant forms a bushy upright clump of greyish leaves that are lacy and fragrant. Spikes of rich violet-blue flowers appear in high summer, continuing into late fall. An extremely versatile garden plant, Russian Sage loves hot, sunny sites and will fit right into the perennial border, also good to use among shrubs, and even in containers or tubs. Attractive to butterflies. Prune in spring to no lower than 6 inches. Selected as Perennial Plant of the Year in 1995.
The Purple Bells are called: Digitalis 'Camelot Lavender'
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender'
Common name : Camelot Foxglove
This is a new and unique selection of Foxglove, bearing tall spikes of soft lavender-mauve bells, each spotted inside with maroon purple. Unlike other types, 'Camelot' Foxgloves flower in both the first and second year before eventually setting seed and dying. Deadhead first-year blooms to encourage overwintering. These perform best in a rich, moist soil. Allow plants to form seed in the second year and they may self-sow to produce future generations. New seedlings that appear can be easily moved in their first season, while still small. Plants may need to be staked. CAUTION: Toxic if eaten.
Partial Shade
Care Level:Easy
Flower Colour: Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Spring
Foliage Color: Deep Green
Flower Head Size: Very Large
Height:
90-120 cm
35-47 inches
Spread:
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
And of course: the yellow daisy-looking creature: Rudbeckia amplexicaulis
Flowers: Summer
Height: 24 inches
Position: Full Sun
Hardiness Rating: 8, 9
Ideal For: Border
Germination: Easy
Aftercare: Easy
So- you get the drift. Mom can do her research. We are looking forward to all the advice we can get about beautiful flowers we should look for as add-ons! We know their are many more expert brains in the family where gardening is concerned! Let us hear your feedback!!!! Love to you all!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
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ummmmmmm....okay. so i know you're all allowed to have lives and such. but the plain fact is....i look at this daily and for a whole durn week there's been nothing but this plant jive....
WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?????!!!
i'm jonezing here.
smooches,
Aunty L.
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