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Collier's Garden Scoop
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June 2015
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Spring being a tough act to follow,
God created June.
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Early to Mid June Hours
Monday - Saturday 9 to 5:30
Sunday 1 to 5
Late June Hours
Monday - Saturday 9 to 5
Closed Sunday
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The summer months
bring the height of the growing season and a
slightly slower pace in
the gardening world.
We keep a fresh selection of plants throughout summer, for those who need to replace, refresh or add to their garden, get ready for a party or find a gift- there's always something blooming, and many interesting plants to see, even on the hottest days!
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has expanded tremendously!
And when we say half-off, we don't mean half-dead.
Many of the items we simply had too many of or,
are healthy and just need a little TLC- a trim back,
some fertilizer and a week or two to rejuvenate.
All of the plants in this picture (above) are now 50% off
and we'll likely add a few more things this week.
Stop by and discover a garden bargain!
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should have a place in every shade garden- their endlessly varied markings and downright jaw-dropping, color-splotched leaves teach us a lesson: never underestimate the beauty of foliage!
As an option for color in places so shady that impatiens won't bloom, these two are unsurpassed. Both can be planted in the ground or in containers, although hostas are more likely to come back next year when planted in the ground. In our area, caladium bulbs need to be dug up and stored indoors through the winter (in a cool, dry, dark place), and replanted next spring. Both caladiums and hostas stand up to hot, dry conditions like champs. Mixing two or more caladium varieties together in a pot produces a display as colorful as any flower. And you can certainly turn people's heads with a garden full of hostas- try massing one variety for an elegant show, or mixing varieties together for a more informal, varied look. Hostas have one more very appealing characteristic- once established, they produce a mass of tall, salvia-like blooms during summer, which even attract hummingbirds!
Below are just a few varieties of caladiums (top row) and hostas (bottom row), and there are many more to discover.
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Candyland
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Miss Muffet
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Red Flash
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Ginko Craig
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Inniswood
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Lemon Ice Box
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Perfect Pairing: Sun Coleus & Sunpatiens
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Create the look of a shade garden in the sun, with the lush and colorful foliage of sun coleus and the extra large blooms of sunpatiens- newer varieties of the old shade garden favorites, selected and bred for increased sun tolerance. These two pair well for the obvious reason- stunning visual interest from both foliage and flower, but also for a less obvious reason: they both enjoy an ample drink once a day during hot weather, especially if grown in containers. But don't let that deter you from enjoying this lovely duo- simply plant them in areas of your garden that you pass through often enough that you'll remember to water them. Sunpatiens and many varieties of coleus will grow in the range of 14 to 24 inches tall and wide, sometimes larger if given the room-
they look spectacular in large containers or massed in flower beds! Pinch coleus back once or twice during the growing season to encourage bushiness- cut the stem directly above a pair of leaves and several new shoots will sprout from this area. Provided sufficient water the showy pairing of sun coleus and sunpatiens can be enjoyed throughout the summer and into fall.
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Tried-and-True for the Summer GardenSummer's here, but it's not too late to plant if you haven't already, or if your garden is still in-progress. But, as Jane Austen said,
the weather keeps me in a continual state of ineleganceso who really feels like fussing over plants when we're
drenched in sweat just from sitting in the shade?
Here are a few summer annuals that are durable, require minimal maintenance and bloom profusely even during the dog days
of an Alabama summer. All thrive in partial (3-4 hours)
or full (6-8 hours) of sun each day.
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Spreading Angelonia
Low (6-10") & spreading habit.
Water regularly.
Looks great spilling over the edge of containers.
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Pink Zazzle Gomphrena
All gomphrena varieties are hardy & bloom prolifically, but this newest arrival boasts the largest blooms.
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Mexican Heather
Produces numerous small purple or white blooms spring through fall. Stiff, fern-like foliage is a good accent in mixed plantings.
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Pentas
Upright growing & usually tall, with large clusters of tubular flowers. Hummingbird magnet! Deadhead occasionally.
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Purple Heart
Vivid purple foliage and small shell-pink blooms are eye-catching in the garden. Extremely drought tolerant. Often perennial in ground.
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Purslane
Mat forming groundcover or 'spiller' in container. Extremely drought tolerant. Profuse & continuous flowering.
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Ruellia Ragin' Cajun
Low, sprawling mound of foliage (6-12") with profuse red blooms nodding above. Hummingbird magnet and loves the heat!
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Ruellia Southern Star
The dwarf version of the old southern favorite. Blade-like leaves form a low clump. Blue or pink flowers. Drought tolerant.
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Trailing Vinca
Appreciated for continuous, and lots, of blooms! One of the best for a hot, sunny spot if watered regularly. No deadheading required.
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As summer sets in and temperatures rise, succulents become even more appealing for their hardiness and beauty-
even when we neglect to water them for a few days, they persist, and produce some mesmerizing forms
& colors. Look for varieties
of sedum, hen & chicks (sempervivum), ice plant (delosperma), echeveria, kalanchoe, purslane & others at the nursery this summer.
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Lawn Care Applications for June
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 Saint Augustine
Apply fertilome Lawn Food Plus Iron
around mid-June.
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view our lawn care schedules here
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 Be on the lookout for an email and facebook post when the BOGO CRICKET hops to a new spot at the nursery- wherever he lands you'll find a
buy 1, get 1 free deal! |
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Collier's Nursery
205-822-3133
2904 Old Rocky Ridge Road Birmingham, AL 35243
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