Featured Plants : blooming

Josee Dwarf Hybrid Lilac Small But Powerful

patti-nhn — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:12:00 GMT

The Josee Dwarf Hybrid Lilac Syringa (patula x macrophylla) x meryari is a beautiful dwarf variety of Lilac bushes. Unlike some Lilac bushes that can get up to 12 feet tall, this bush will stay compact to about 4 to 5 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. The lavender-pink blooms begin flowering in spring and if deadheaded will continue to bloom up to 4 times a year. That would mean you would have blooms spring, summer and fall.

Like most Lilacs, the sweet fragrance is loved by all. Lilacs look great arranged in vases around your home or office and will certainly provide a pleasing scent. There are some people who say that the Lilac fragrance can be relaxing and soothing. This bush is hardy from zones 2 to 9 and with its 4 to 5 foot size could fit in areas of your garden where the full size Lilacs would be too large.

For Summer Charm Try This Tree Lilac!

patti-nhn — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:38:00 GMT

The Summer Charm Tree Lilac Syringa pekinensis 'DTR 124' is a reliable tree for regular and abundant blooming. The fragrance these trees put out is one of its best attributes. The Summer Charm blooms in white flowers that will mature into a very pale yellow. They show up well against the deep shiny green leaves.

Summer Charm will grow to about 25 feet in height and about 15 feet wide. It is a hardy Lilac Tree down to zone 3. It also has a dark bark that has a shiny appearance that is also attractive in the winter. Lilacs are always a pleasant addition to any landscape and can be used on their own or even as borders in your yard or lining a driveway or sidewalk. We know you will enjoy the Summer Charm of this Tree Lilac.

American Sentry Linden Will Stand Guard For You

patti-nhn — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:21:00 GMT

The American Sentry Linden tree Tilia americana 'McKSentry' is a pyramid shaped tree that will stand tall at an approximate height of 45 to 55 feet. The spread of the tree is 30 to 40 feet wide. With this form it would make a great hedge or screen. You might also consider using it to line your driveway or property as well as a wonderful main tree for your yard.

The branches are uniformly angled at the crotch which gives it the pleasant shape that is admired. The fragrance of this Linden tree is spicy and very desirable. The blooms will appear in late spring. This is a very hardy tree down to zone 3. With it's size, fragrance and uniform shape, this tree would be a great addition to your landscape. Lined up along your drive, they will look like soldiers, standing guard over your home.

Early blooming Tulip - Single Early - Apricot Beauty

patti-nhn — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

If you are like me and have trouble waiting for the snow to melt and the flower bulbs to begin poking their heads up then this is the one for you. The Apricot Beauty, Tulipa single early 'Apricot Beauty', is a fall bulb that will start your garden out in early spring with fragrant light peach colored flowers. If you are not familiar with Single Early Tulips, they are very hardy from zones 3-8. They flourish on 10-12 inch stems and have one flower with 6 petals. They are a great addition to any area of your landscape. These would be great to be planted in front of other bulbs that will begin growing after these have begun their flowering.

Peach is a color you rarely see in bulb gardens. I think it would be quite pretty next to the purple of grape hyacinths or yellow daffodils especially. While I'm not one to show off, I wouldn't mind having the neighbors asking me where I got such beautiful tulips. Maybe I could start a new trend! I'm looking forward to their early blooming so I can finally know that spring has sprung!

2 in 1 Sprite Delight Part Cherry-Part Plum

patti-nhn — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:52:00 GMT

If you like cherries and plums, you'll want to try this combination of cherry and plum fruit that has been grafted into one tree. You can grow your own in your backyard and enjoy them at any time. They do not require a pollinator and they are 16-18 feet when mature so they don't take up a lot of space. They will bloom in mid-April and can be harvested in late July.

Their excellent sweet fruits can be eaten off the tree and make great jams as well as any fruity dessert. They will produce their fruit in approximately 2-3 years and are widely adaptable but do require full sun. Be the first on your block to grow the 2 in 1 Sprite Delight. Not only will you have a new fruit with a new flavor but you will save space to add more of these wonderful fruit trees.

Hydrangea - Endless Summer The Original

patti-nhn — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:47:00 GMT

Hydrangea - Endless Summer The Original Bigleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer' is spectacular. It sounds like a movie title doesn't it? It is commonly known as a bigleaf, French, garden or florist's hydrangea. These pink, white and blue mop-head flowers can be up to 15-20 cm in diameter. The mid to bright green leaves are a good contrast as they are finely serrated and good sized. Blooming can begin in June, if the weather is right and go right into autumn.

A big advantage to Endless Summer is that it flowers on both old wood and new growth which has never been done before! These are low maintenance plants and pruning isn't needed. Deadheading (removing the dead flowers) will allow new flower buds to grow. It does require that the soil stay moist and not allowed to dry out.

Try it out! How can you go wrong with a name like Endless Summer?