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 | | From the top - Quickfire Hydrangea, Dwarf Blue Spruce and Red Fountain Grass |
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Looking for a pink bloomer for the front of the border? Consider a dwarf Bigleaf Hydrangea. 'Pia' (aka 'Pink Elf') is a great choice. Growing only 2-3' high its a perfect front layer for larger shrubs. Check out our PC Grown in 2 gal. containers! |
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NEWTOWN
140 Huntingtown Road
Newtown, CT 06470
tel. 203-426-4037
fax. 203-426-8057
WATERTOWN
496 Bunker Hill Road
Watertown, CT 06795
tel. 860-945-6588
fax. 860-945-9282
QUOTES
Ross Proctor
GENERAL QUESTIONS
info@planterschoice.com
HOURS
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday
7:00 am-1:00pm |
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A Brush Up on Hydrangea Pruning
When am I supposed to prune them again...?
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Tree form Hydrangea in Newtown - locally grown by us! |
Seeing so many Hydrangea in bloom as you walk through the sales yards raises the perennial question of when to prune them. Barbara handed me a handy list the other day that's worth sharing. Pruning at the right time encourages dense growth and better flower production and also removes weak and crossed branching making them look their best for the next growing season.
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea) It is best to prune them right after flowering as they bloom on old wood. Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea) Sometimes called the Annabelle type, these bloom on new wood . Prune late winter/early spring back to about 10" high. It not only encourages heftier stems but it holds their place in the garden. Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf Hydrangea) Also called Mopheads, they bloom on old and/or new wood. 'Glowing Embers', 'Nikko', 'Pia' and 'Sister Theresa' are varieties that blooms on old wood, so definitely prune these after flowering. Those that bloom on old and new wood include 'All Summer Beauty', ' Blushing Bride'. 'Endless Summer', 'Penny Mac', 'Snowstorm' (new!) and 'Twist 'N Shout' . Though you can prune them early spring and get good flowering, it is best to prune late summer/early fall right after flowering giving them a jump start on next year's flower production. Hydrangea paniculata (Hardy Hydrangea) Also called Panicle Hydrangea they bloom on new wood, so pruning late winter/early spring will still result in good flower production that year. Prune leaving a framework of branches leaving at least two sets of buds per branch. Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea) Little pruning is needed, however when you want to trim to keep them to a certain size, it's best to prune late winter which will encourage vigorous new growth. |
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Spotlight on Specimens
Lion's Head Maple
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
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Lion's Head Japanese Maple |
We have some beautiful Lion's Head Maple in Newtown that are real stunners. This is a great, multi-season tree in our eyes. Beautiful green bark, especially on the young branches, fresh crinkled leaves emerge in spring softening the rather stiff upright habit. Fall brings color - beautiful golds, oranges and reds!
They are slow growers with a smaller, upright habit reaching only 8-15' high - the perfect small tree to put near a walkway, along a patio or to anchor a perennial border.
Plant in well-drained soil in sun to part- shade. And give them a good start with some fertilizer such as Roots, Roots with Mycorrhizae or Roots Healthy Start 3-4-3. |
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Butterflies
We never get tired of them!
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Female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
on Herbstonne Rudbeckia - Thanks Ross |
Anyone with a camera phone finds it hard to resist taking shots of these beauties - and that includes both customers and our staff! After reading a little bit about them, we found out that this is a female. You can tell by the band of blue spots on her hind wings. And, there's even another form of female Swallowtail - a dark form with the same blue markings. The males are mostly yellow and black with just few small blue spots. If you find this interesting, as I did, you can read more about them here!
Hey, if you like a garden that's alive with more than just flora, stay tuned to next week's WP. John will give us some tips on attracting beneficial insects to the garden.
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Perennial HOT List!
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The purple haze of Russian Sage |
Great looking and in good supply!
Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle) Full and plentiful! Great foliage that catches beads of water.
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (Blue Fescue) They're filling their containers and looking bluer than blue!
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache' (Daylily) Hard to beat the scarlet red flowers with a golden-yellow throat. Spectacular when massed!
Lamium maculatum 'Aureum' (Dead Nettle) Striking yellow chartreus foliage makes for some beautiful contrast when paired with just about anything!
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) Full and blooming - please mass for best effect - your customer will thank you!
Plan your upcoming jobs - there's plenty in stock! |
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Weekly Special
Stonecrop
Sedum 1 gallon
Buy 6 or more of one variety and get 10% off!
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Sedum varieties |
This week we have our 1 gallon Sedum on special! Buy 6 or more of the same variety and SAVE! There are at least 10 varieties to choose from including Sedum 'Angelina' (seen above in foreground), 'Dragon's Blood', 'Brilliant', 'Autumn Joy', 'Matrona' and others. There are many groundcover type that are great for along walkways, in stone containers, and for front of the border, or choose some of the upright varieties to plant with ornamental grasses and other perennials. Many are still in bloom or soon to bloom but isn't it their colorful foliage that makes them earn their keep? Plant in full sun in a well drained spot for best results. They will prove themselves over and over again!
Stop by either sales yard and feast your eyes on the possibilities!
Offer valid Saturday, Aug. 10th - Fri. Aug. 16th |
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Incoming and looking great!
Groundcover
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Leadwort is just beginning to bloom with its true blue flower.
They work best as a groundcover massed under trees, along walkways etc. They have a spreading habit and will grow to only about 8 inches. Also, if you didn't know, they have great fall color! |
Specialty Evergreens
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Evergreens, like these Golden Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'), shine on a gloomy day! There are many to choose from in both container and B&B. Fall is around the corner - it's never too early to start thinking about winter interest! |
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Fresh in Newtown- Hatfield Yews 36-42". A nice, but limited supply came in this week - great for screening, hedging and foundations. |
Deciduous Trees
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Take a look at our River Birch! Both clump and some nice, but limited, single stem. Get them in now and your customers will enjoy them through the winter. A nice backdrop of evergreens will add the final touch. |
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Have a Great Weekend!
Don't forget to start thinking about
your spring bulb needs
for fall planting... they'll be here in a few weeks!
As always, we appreciate your business!
Chuck and Darryl Newman
Planters' Choice Nursery |
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