Shrubs Names

Begonia ‘Baby Dress' (Begonia rhizomatous hybrid) A diminutive, compact begonia that's ideal for a small space on a partially sunlit windowsill. This petite beauty adds a vibrant color dimension to your begonia collection.

Begonia ‘Tiger Paw' (Begonia rhizomatous hybrid) Begonia ‘Tiger Paw' is the perfect size compact rhizomatous begonia with striking chartreuse spiraled leaves accented on the edges by a chocolate brown banding.

The fruit has a leathery, deep-red outer rind with juicy red pomegranate seeds inside. The dormant plant can be stored in cold buildings without light as long as the temperatures are not below freezing and not above 40° F.

Created by Roland Fischer of Hemer, Germany. Passion Flower 'Monika Fischer' (Passiflora hybrid) The intensity of color in this new hybrid sets it apart from other purple cultivars.

*Please note that “HYOO-ker-ah” is the pronunciation given in every print dictionary and online plant pronunciation source I have consulted. "Isn't that a card game?" I hurried home to find out whose pronunciation was correct.

In Plant Pronunciation, Part 1, we examined some of the vagaries in the pronunciation of "people plants," or those whose Latin names honor a particular scientist or botanist. Not for Sissies -- Sisyrinchium, Anemone and Other Tongue TwistersPlease join...

When you search for information in PlantFiles, don't just skip over the family, genus, and species names at the top. Actually, quite a lot!," an article by Jeffery Goss in Countryside Magazine.

Grow in well-drained soil and bring soil to a state of dryness between waterings. Bird's Nest Sansevieria ‘Gold Hahnii' (Sansevieria hybrid) 'Gold Hahnii' is a rare hybrid with buttery yellow leaves accented by green vertical stripes.

So please, stay close to the garden path and keep your hands in your pockets -- we may encounter some creepy-crawlies! In this third and last article about plant pronunciation, I'd like to examine more tough-to-say plant names, this time focusing on those...

DG's own Jill M. John Doe, Ms. Jane Doe, etc.However, because you know how to identify a first name from a surname and a woman's name from a man's, you can classify any of those permutations in your head logically.Botanical Latin is the exact same way;...

Capsicum annuum var. Thin fleshed, has a dry and dusty flavor and a searing transient heat. Glabriusculum is a variety of Capsicum annuum that is native to southern North America and northern South America.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Viburnum. Fall is the time for Viburnum Blue Muffin to begin preparing for dormancy.

Our ideal fertilizer schedule for you to use is as follows. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing plants with adequate nutrition. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning...

This is a very loose estimate, so please read the directions on the fertilizer before applying it. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the plant.

In the South, a late summer into September application would be about right. In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Obsession Nandina, it is important to determine what you need your roses to do.

Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing plants with adequate nutrition. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Firepower Nandina or any plant...

In a pot, it will be much easier to control the requirements for bluing. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Endless Summer Hydrangea a good deep watering.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Onyx Zebra Hydrangea with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore, and...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. This is not to be rushed. Many times, gardeners inherit a wealth of hydrangeas in their gardens when they purchase a previously owned...

Compact and easy to grow, requiring little pruning or care. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects. In general gardening terms, pruning is probably the most misunderstood gardening chore,...

Minor elements that are not included in the three numbers listing on the front of fertilizer bags are very important considerations when choosing your fertilizer. Knives, hand cutters, saws, and shears should be sharpened if necessary before pruning any...

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots of Blush Pink Nandina to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if...

Nandina Lemon Lime is also a lovely choice for containers on the patio or front porch. When fertilizing nandinas in containers, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer).

Not all Nitrogen deficiencies result in stunted growth. Nandina Flirt is a versatile shrub can be planted in almost all soils. Although the three elements just mentioned are the major elements necessary for good plant performance, there some minor elements...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. If a liquid fertilizer is used for Viburnum mariesii, it should be applied every month for both plants in pots and in the ground.

Provides nectar sources for pollinators. Sometimes, the growth is taller and longer with less than desirable branching when Nitrogen is deficient. However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilize Weigelia Spilled Wine.