Japanese Maples—Omure yama
Another beautiful tree named after a mountain, Omure yama has several advantages. Young plants are upright, but as the tree matures the branches become pendulous and somewhat resemble a weeping willow. This creates a cascading effect as the tree grows up to 16 feet in height and spreads 13-16 feet. The leaves are deeply divided with seven lobes and deeply divided margins, green in summer … Continue reading Japanese Maples—Omure yama
Euphorbia—relax, it’s just a plant.
The common name for Euphorbia is spurge and there are almost 2000 species. One familiar to gardeners is Euphorbia characias or Mediterranean spurge with it’s blue-green foliage and yellow bracts in spring. It thrives in mild winters and well-drained soils. From the book Ask Ciscoe I learned that it does not take well to being divided, but benefits from cutting back the dead or straggly branches. The … Continue reading Euphorbia—relax, it’s just a plant.
Scary Plants…Eeeek! Euphorbia!!!
Today I was looking at ‘Ascot Rainbow’ Euphorbia and started to get a creepy feeling. Something was watching me. Suddenly this unassuming plant took on a dark side. Hundreds of eyes were staring…..and what was their intention? Surveying the scene to take information back to their leader? (Where shall we plant the minions/seeds?) Planning a special operation? (How to … Continue reading Scary Plants…Eeeek! Euphorbia!!!
Outstanding Annuals: Marigolds
The french marigold, Tagetes patula, is a sunny flower Native to South America that grows easily with adequate light and water. Some may say they have been around forever and they are too common. Take a close up view and notice how they pop with color. Like an orange cup coral, they liven up their surroundings with a rich glow. They grow 6-18 inches … Continue reading Outstanding Annuals: Marigolds
Outstanding Annuals: Cosmos
This bright flower is one of my favorites. Words to describe? Light, delicate, ruffled, tissue-paper, soft and cheerful. I like the contrast of the wide smooth petals with the fine, feathery foliage. The best part is the blooms continue all summer and into the fall. Such great value at so little a price. The plants in the photo above I purchased for just under $2.00 … Continue reading Outstanding Annuals: Cosmos
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