Shrubs That Like Wet Soil And Full Sun

It is cold hardy to zone 5, making this is a great perennial for northern gardens that want a tropical look. Tropical Flair in a Cold Hardy Perennial The Crocosmia Lucifer, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful red flowers.

Incarnata Ice Ballet, 'Asclepias' is a beacon for butterflies and a low care perennial. Butterfly Plant A. Growing up to 36" tall, you'll love the snow white flowers. It is also utilized by monarch butterflies for egg-laying.

'Karley Rose' is a vigorous grower that looks spectacular when planted in masses, nearly any setting, especially in large combination planters! Planting in between perennials and shrubs is an excellent way to add a new dimension to the landscape.

Winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit! We are so pleased to be offering this gorgeous variety which many consider to be the best blue-flowered Rose of Sharon on the market.

If severe, pruning is necessary, it must be realized that the plant will shift its focus in the short-run from setting flower buds to growing vigorously, and it is very likely that the hydrangea will have few if any bloom buds during the season following...

Perhaps the best idea for growing blue hydrangeas in an area with alkaline soil would be to grow them in very large pots using lots of compost to bring the pH down. Adding aluminum sulfate will tend to lower the pH of the soil.

The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus. These observations should give you a good idea of how the plant tends to grow, and also how and when you should prune the plant.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning hydrangeas or any plant for that matter. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your hydrangea...

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. This is not to be rushed. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Let's Dance Diva...

An example would be 10-10-10 or 12-4-8. When pruning established hydrangeas where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth patterns of the plant to be pruned.

A sharp cut will heal quicker than a jagged cut, which will also minimize the likelihood of disease investing a cut during pruning. Although these hydrangeas may have been lovingly cared for by the previous owner, it may be necessary to severely prune...

If your plants are well established, and you are not concerned about more growth, choose a fertilizer that has a smaller first number, and a larger second and third number. Let's Dance Rhythmic Blue Hydrangea naturally has blue flowers however the color...

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and...

Hydrangeas such as Bobo Hydrangea grow best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Bobo Hydrangea a good deep watering.

It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning hydrangeas or any plant for that matter. Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your hydrangea...

Proper fertilization of your Quick Fire Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water...

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top...

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.

Hydrangeas such as Little Lime Hydrangea grow best if they are fertilized once or twice in the summer. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Little Lime Hydrangea a good deep watering.

In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and certainly, the chore that is most likely neglected. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and...

Fall is the time for hydrangeas to begin preparing for dormancy. Pruning large hydrangeas may be minor or major. The second number in the fertilizer equation is representative of Phosphorus.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. Apply the fertilizer according to the label directions immediately on top...

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Excellent results have been reported by visitors to this site after using composted...

We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the root system to rot.

It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants.

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. Annabelle Hydrangea flowers on new growth so the more growth you have the more flowers you get.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary...