Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea
Invincibelle Spirit hydrangea, new in 2010, is pink, no matter the soil type. Invincibelle comes from the smooth leaf hydrangea, or Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ which is native to Eastern side of North America. One of my favorite things about these is that they bloom on new wood, so prune away! No worries about cutting off next year’s flowers. The flowers appear early summer until frost … Continue reading Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea
Growing Blueberries
Duke, Toro, Reka, Sunshine Blue, Chippewa, Bluecrop, Chandler and Legacy. If you recognize these names you might be salivating at the thought of all the delicious varieties of blueberry plants that grow here in the Northwest. Now is a good time to shop for plants because with ripening berries you can sample the fruit from different varieties to discover your favorite. These taste tests can … Continue reading Growing Blueberries
Kalmia or Mountain Laurel
Kalmia is in the exclusive club of plants that begin with the letter K. In the Sunset Western Garden Book (1995) there are only eleven! From Kalanchoe, Kniphofia and Kale, K just isn’t popular among plant names. But Kalmia adds a lot to this exclusive group. Mountain Laurel, another name for Kalmia, is an evergreen shrub that can grow in the shade and blooms after … Continue reading Kalmia or Mountain Laurel
Rainyleaf 