They will continue to open indoors for several days. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Daffodil Aphids (General) Slug Snail Yellow and white are the most common flower colors.
Harvesting Dig roots in fall or early spring and dry outdoors, because they release an unpleasant smell as they dry. Feeding Not generally needed. Frost tolerant Extremely cold hardy, even in harsh winter climates.
Plant in groups of three or more. Fertilize large-flowered anemones in early summer using a liquid feed Companions Daylily. Dainty white wood anemones are hardy to -20F (-30C), as are 'Grecian' anemones classified as A.
When the stems are dry, pop off the blossoms and store them in an airtight container. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Harvesting Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Authentic Greek oregano can be grown from seeds or plants.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Late in the season, tired plants often develop leaf spots of powdery mildew.
Some varieties bloom rose-red or orange. Frost tolerant Agastache seedlings can be damaged by spring frost, but established plants often survive winter in climates where the soil does not freeze.
You can also dry lavender branches for use in recipes, sachets or potpourri. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Harvesting Snip off spent blossoms to keep plants looking neat, and to prolong flowering. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Cleome Aphids (General) Slug Snail
If you allow some seedpods to ripen until they shatter, lavatera will reseed in hospitable spots. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Harvesting Snip off spent blossoms to keep plants looking neat, and to prolong flowering. Frost tolerant None. Tall plants benefit from staking. Troubleshooting Be patient with this wildflower, which blooms in late summer and fall.
Hot pepper sprays help to deter these nibblers. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Tulip Aphids (General) Slug Snail Notes Tulips will return for several years where winters are cold, but may rot when grown in warm,...
Notes Iris may not bloom for a year after they are moved. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 1' 1" (35cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set out plump rhizomes with a fan of foliage attached in spring, just as new...
Notes Many newer daylilies will re-bloom all summer when provided with regular water and fertilizer. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 7" (50cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Prepare a wide planting...
Established clumps can be dug and divided in spring or in fall. Frost tolerant Very cold hardy. Rinse, pat dry, and snip or cut into smaller pieces. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. The leaves appear before the flowering spikes. Most of the popular ornamental onions are hardy to -25F (-32C).
Colors include red, orange, yellow, violet, white, pink and many bicolors. Feeding Encourage fast growth by mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting. Frost tolerant Good.
Echinacea often does not bloom reliably until its second year in the garden. Plants become dormant in winter and re-emerge in spring. Small divisions with skimpy root systems can be replanted and allowed to grow for another year.
Harvesting Larkspurs make wonderful cut flowers. Feeding Fast growth is encouraged by mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting. Frost tolerant Good. Companions Echinacea, Oats and Monarda.
Sometimes they will settle into a fruit tree and remove thousands of leaves. Underground, the beetle larvae (curled white grubs) can be serious pests of germinating corn. Asiatic garden beetle [Credit: harum.koh ] Asiatic garden beetle [Credit: harum.koh...
The foliage can be gathered and composted. Frost tolerant Seedlings will survive light frosts, but older plants are easily damaged. Harvesting Cut back borage plants by half their size in midsummer to encourage reblooming.
Where summers are long and warm, you can direct-sow celosia seeds in spring. Troubleshooting Celosias have few pest problems as long as they are grown in warm weather. Celosia cannot tolerate cold temperatures.
Notes Originally from South Africa, gazania survives high heat better than many other flowers. Feeding Fast growth is encouraged by mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting.
Harvesting Gather blossoms to use as cut flowers just after they open. Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow gaillardia seeds atop moist seed starting mix and gently press...
Harvesting Despite their short stems, colchicums make good cut flowers. Autumnale) are hardy to -25F (-32C). Frost tolerant Good. Feeding Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer in spring, when new growth appears.
Set plants out at about the time of your last spring frost. Pinch off large colonies. The varieties sold as bedding plants can tolerate light frosts, but are meant to be grown as summer annuals.
Where summers are hot, plants may expire after blooming heavily in spring. Frost tolerant Young seedlings can tolerate light frost, but the plants are easily damaged by hard freezes.
