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Collier's Garden Scoop
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July 2016
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To see the summer sky is poetry,
Though never in a book it lie-
True poems flee.
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We hope you are tolerating the rising temps and enjoying the abundant growth of the summer landscape as we welcome July. Stop by the nursery this month if you need to refresh any of your garden plantings, get your outdoor spaces ready for a party, or find a gift for someone. Have a look at just a few of the plants that can be found at the nursery during July in this email- there are many more to discover that are not included here, as fresh shipments of annuals, perennials, herbs, groundcovers, shrubs, vines and trees arrive weekly even during summer. Also, don't miss out on the coupon included in this newsletter!
July Hours
Monday - Saturday 9 to 5
Closed Sundays
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Pentas or Starflower
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We will be closed Sunday & Monday, July 3rd and 4th in observance of Independence Day, but will be open Friday and Saturday from 9 to 5
if you need a few things to spruce up your outdoor spaces for the weekend's celebrations.
We hope you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and fun holiday.
Happy 4th of July!
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Fresh shipments of annuals arrive at the nursery several times a week in spite of the temperatures, and since only the strongest plants can survive these hot, humid days, we are careful to stock a variety of hardy options for summer blooms that will persist. Here are a few of our top choices for the mid and late summer garden with proven performance and durability in containers and flowerbeds:
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| Angelonia
| Blue Daze
| Crossandra
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| Dragonwing Begonia
| Gomphrena
| Lantana
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| Mexican Heather
| Purslane
| Salvia
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'Blue Spruce' and 'Chocolate Ball' Sedums (perennials)
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little jewels of summertime:
Once July rolls around the idea of a plant that will simply chug along happily in the blazing sun and heat, even when we forget to water it every now and then, becomes very attractive indeed. Fortunately, summer is a good time to find, plant and enjoy both annual and perennial succulents. Provide these with well-drained soil and a deep watering once or twice a week and they should reward you and your garden with vigorous growth, colorful foliage and blooms, and incredibly diverse texture.
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Ice Plant
(Delosperma, also perennial)
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'Black Prince' and 'Perle von Nurnberg' Echeveria (annuals)
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 grow this iconic American wildflower in your own backyardPurple Coneflower
Some of the most striking flowers around are born from this durable native plant that is found growing wild on prairies and in open fields near woodland areas across the eastern and central US. Their botanical name, Echinacea, comes from the Greek word ekhinos, which means "hedgehog" in reference to the spiny central disk of the bloom. Coneflowers are hardy in zones 3 to 8, and do best in 4 hours of sun per day or more. They grow anywhere from 2 to 5 feet tall and 1.5 to 2 feet wide. Flowers emerge throughout summer, attract butterflies and are excellent for cutting. Adding to their attraction, Echinacea hybrids are adaptable to drought, heat, humidity and poor soil, and are a superb addition to the perennial or native garden.
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'Silver Dollar'
Hydrangea paniculata
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sun-tolerance and long-lasting summer blooms are why we love
Varieties of this species of hydrangea bloom from mid-summer to early fall, unlike their shade-loving cousins Hydrangea macrophylla (French) and H. quercifolia (oakleaf). Lime-green, cone-shaped buds open to white and then fade to fantastic shades of pink by September. Larger growing varieties can reach 6 to 8 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, while dwarf varieties grow only 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. These hydrangeas are the most cold-tolerant: since flowers are produced on new wood they are not subject to frost damage. Hydrangea paniculata species are the ideal choice if you're looking for a tough summer bloomer that will thrive in intense sun and heat and is drought tolerant (once established).
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 the not-so-common groundcover
Variegated Asiatic Jasmine
Add plenty of visual interest to the landscape with this vigorous, vining groundcover that displays foliage in shades of white, green, pink and bronze year-round. Asiatic jasmine is very low-growing, spreads widely and thrives in full or partial sun. Use on banks, on top of walls or in large areas as a grass-alternative. The eye-catching evergreen foliage also works well in containers as a year-round spiller. Trim to keep in bounds as needed. Give this one a good start and it will thrive in your yard for years and require very little maintenance. To do this simply water deeply once every 7 to 10 days for the first 6 months, and keep the area weeded until the vines have time to fill in.
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perennial summer blooms
with versatile
Chaste Tree
You may have seen one of these in bloom around town during the last month. It's a wonder they aren't seen more often, as chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a hardy plant, not prone to attack by insect or disease, with several lovely characteristics that make it worth finding a spot for in your landscape.
These natives of the Mediterranean region thrive in full sun (need 4 hours or more) and are cold hardy to zone 6. Chaste tree will grow in the range of 12 to 18 feet tall, and about as wide, as a small, multi-trunked tree if lower branches are removed, or as a shrub if cut back in winter. They can be pruned as much or as little as desired; if cut down to the ground each winter they will grow around 2 to 4 feet tall and wide each season.
Chaste trees bloom between late May and early July, and can be made to re-bloom in late summer if faded blooms are removed in July. Plants produce an abundance of violet-blue flower spikes (resembling butterfly bush blooms) that are loved by butterflies . To top it off, chaste trees are drought tolerant once established, making them an easy plant to grow and enjoy in southern gardens.
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July Lawn Care
Apply fertilome Lawn Food Plus Iron to Zoysia and Bermuda lawns in early July.
Give your lawn a boost with nutrients, including iron, that will help it stay green and healthy through the remainder of the summer.
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Psst! Many new plants have been added to our
half-off section!
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Collier's Nursery
205-822-3133
2904 Old Rocky Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
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$5 off a single purchase
of $25 or more
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Print coupon, present on your phone or mention at check-out. One coupon per customer. Offer expires July 31, 2016.
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