California Native Flowers

Germination may be slow and erratic. If you prefer to soak your seeds: soak in 85°F water for 1-3 hours and plant immediately — longer soaking times are often detrimental; seeds need air to live.

Germination may be slow and erratic. If you prefer to soak your seeds: soak in 85°F water for 1-3 hours and plant immediately — longer soaking times are often detrimental; seeds need air to live.

This is not to be rushed. Variegated Yellow Twig Dogwood cultivar that is primarily grown for its bold variegated foliage and its yellow winter stems. This is a plant that thrives on abuse.

We humbly consider this flower to be one of the most under-rated of all the North American wildflowers and heartily recommend it to any “wild” gardener. California Bluebell Seeds - Phacelia campanularia Seed As its name suggests, this stunning wildflower...

This is not to be rushed. Since an organic method of applying manure and/or compost around the roots, produces excellent results and also improves the condition of the soil, this would be an excellent first line of attack.

"Poppy Power" Poppy Flower Seed Mix Everybody seems to love poppies, and we have formulated this mix specifically with the poppy enthusiast in mind. This mix has it all (well, everything except the opium version…): Corn poppy, Shirley poppy, various...

Either method is fine and occasionally its okay to cut the plant a little harder than you normally would shrubs. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely...

The flowers are followed by clusters of large, edible dark red berries that stay on the plant through winter. The birds will reap the benefits of the fruit which is formed from the flowers.

Hosta and Astilbe immediately come to mind. There are many perennials that will tolerate shade, yet gardeners often seem to be at odds as to what to grow in shady locations. Read on to learn more about this group of woodlanders.

The Southern Gentleman Holly is a tall male winterberry that is used to pollinate female winterberry plants. There will be no berries on this shrub, however you will see lots of small white flowers.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. In the southeastern United States, three fertilizer applications per year are usually adequate to supply your clethras' nutritional needs.

A very large shrub in the ground will take 2 – 3 cups spread around the drip line of the branches (not next to the trunk). Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry. Proper fertilization of your Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide...

Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable, if the fertilizer is applied on top of the mulch.

Red Twig dogwoods tend to use more nitrogen than some other plant families. Other gardeners decry this method as heresy and adopt a less aggressive approach that conforms more to the natural size and shape of the plant.

In the South, a late May application and another in July would be about right. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced...

When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

I require the mature, viable seed of Daucus carota subspecies carota, also known as Queen Anne's lace, Bishops Lace, Wild Carrot, and Bird's Nest. I require the mature, viable seed of Daucus Carota subspecies carota.

Leopard orchids have a distinctive and pleasant fragrance.River crinum or Crinum macowanii is an African flower in the lily family. Flame lilies grow in the northern province of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. Don't fertilize Leucothoe Scarletta after August in the North. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Leucothoe Scarletta a good deep watering.

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully with Iteas. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags...

The flush of growth that ensues will be a heavy flower set of course you won't really see it until the following fall when the Stems of Red Sprite are covered in Red Berries but you will be rewarded with a beautiful show.

Sowing Seed Broadcast seeds evenly by hand or with a grass seed spreader. Consider overseeding every year for maximum bloom. Follow directions on label of herbicide if used. A wildflower planting requires the same weed control measures as traditional...

Hey, they aren't called impatient for nothing! And few flowers bloom as neatly and profusely as they do in shade. I must admit to a sneaking preference for the species types, which tend to be more leggy, awkward, and obstinate.

Proper fertilization of your Calycanthus Aphrodite will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. Fungus that helps plants grow a healthy root system and reduce stress after transplanting.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Aronia Autumn Magic plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

The traditional yellow flower is said to mainly signify friendship while the white freesia is used as an expression of innocence, according to Teleflora.com.The bell-shaped flower with an almost citrus fragrance comes in a variety of colors, but specific...