Our sixth episode covers Avocado, known botanically as Persea americana.
There are actually 150 species of Persea distributed worldwide, however, only Persea americana and its five
Our fifth episode covers Winterberry Holly, known botanically as Ilex verticillata. Is a plant that seems to come out of the woodwork in winter.
It goes
Header photo via Wikipedia, Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova Episode notes will be forthcoming.
If you love chickens and have some roaming around your yard (and gardens), you may be wondering: What shrubs are safe for chickens? Is it
If stepping into the garden can instantly improve your mood, just imagine how powerful that experience is for a child. If you’re reading this, you probably want to share the overwhelming goodness of nature and the joy of growing things with a child in your life. I wanted that too! I was
Plants make great gifts, there’s one to fit every personality! We want to help you choose the right one.
Episode three of Every Plant Deserves a Podcast centers around Araucaria heterophylla, aka the Norfolk Island pine. We recorded this episode in late November, which
Vaccinium macrocarpon, better known to most people as the cranberry, is the focus of today’s episode. This is partly due to seasonality – we’re coming
Hydrangea paniculata features in the inaugural episode of Every Plant Deserves A Podcast for several reasons: one, it’s a plant that can be grown over
Having chickens can be fun and rewarding, especially once you start getting eggs. For the most part, they are easy to take care of, but
Having chickens is just good for the soul. They are easy to care for and provide you with food, what else could you want!
One of the surest signs that spring has arrived each year is the blooming of the Bradford pear trees. Widely planted as a street tree,
Vibrant foliage color sets makes this a very bold spirea for landscapes. Candy apple red foliage emerges in spring, then transforms to pineapple yellow as the season progresses. Orange new growth in the summer continues to add color to landscapes, as do the dark purple-pink flowers in late spring.
| Dimensions | 1.5 × 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1' pp#28313, cbr#6176 |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Orange |
| Height | 1.5-2.5' |
| Width/Spread | 1.5-2.5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Low Hedges, Mass Planting |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Foliage interest |
Trim to shape in early spring. Deadheading after flowering will encourage reblooming later in the year.
