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KLONDYKE AZALEA?!!!
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Now that the traditional evergreen Azaleas are finishing up their show, it's time for the deciduous Azaleas to take over, and it's not hard to miss one of our favorites, the intense golden-yellow Klondyke. This Exbury Hybrid has showy flower clusters with a fragrance that packs a sweet punch! It has a broad upright habit growing 4-5' high x 3-4' wide. The new growth is bronzy green and it has great fall color - dark red! It's right at home in the shrub border or in the back row of foundation plantings. Plant in full sun or part shade at a site that is well-drained taking care not to plant too deep. Is deer an issue? You may need to have a bottle of Bobbex handy, just in case.
It's worth checking out all our deciduous Azaleas including: the peachy-red Flame Azalea (Azalea calendulaceum), the white Fragrant Star (Azalea x), Lemon Drop (Exbury), Pinxterbloom (Azalea periclymenoides), Popsicle (Weston hybrid), both white and 'Pink and Sweet' Swamp Azalea (Azalea viscousum) and others.
The Exbury Hybrids have been planted for more than a century and have a very interesting story - the original breeding goes way back to 1738!
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What's Spoonwood, Calico Bush and Ivywood?
 Mountain Laurel!
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| | Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' - who can resist this? |
There are probably as many common names for Kalmia latifolia as there are named cultivars, but whatever you want to call them, they're an awesome flowering shrub! It was chosen as Connecticut's State Flower back in 1907, a good choice as they are found in our woodlands, and along lakes and ponds throughout the state. The flower of the species, which blooms in June, is a cluster of light pink buds that open white. There are now many different varieties in colors ranging from pure white to deep pink.
We have a nice selection of 3 gallon containers including the K. latifolia 'Sarah', seen
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here plus 'Elf', 'Carol', 'Olympic Fire', 'Snowdrift', and more. Make them happy - amend the soil with organic matter, top dress with good mulch and be careful not to plant it too deep. Acid soil is a must for Mountain Laurel, so if you're not sure about your site you'll probably want to do a soil test. Fertilize with Holly-tone 4-3-4 or Woodace 12-3-6 which are formulated specifically for plants that require acid soil. Best in partial shade but they can tolerate a sunny location if they get enough water.
Call either yard for availability and pricing.
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NOW! Incoming and looking great this week: Miss Kim Lilac, Twist 'N Shout Hydrangeas and Hicks Yews
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We are loaded with flats, individual pots & hanging baskets of Annuals & Tropicals including: Mandevilla, Tropical Hibiscus, Lantana, Ageratum, Wave Petunias, New Guinea Impatiens, Annual Vinca, Geraniums and many more. It's the best time to plant your summer containers!
Also just in: More big Hosta and Ornamental Grasses for your big jobs! Includes Hosta 'Sum & Substance', Blue Dune Grass, Morning Light Maiden Grass, Red Head Fountain Grass and more! Assorted sizes 5, 7 and 10 gallon!
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| Deciduous Trees & Shrubs | | | Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' | Smoothleaf Hydrangea | | Hydrangea macrophylla 'Twist N Shout' | Bigleaf Hydrangea | | Hydrangea petiolaris | Climbing Hydrangea |
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Plenty of screening evergreens available including Colorado and Norway Spruce, Canadian Hemlock, American and Hybrid Holly, Upright Juniper and Techney Arborvitae!
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| Broadleaf and Specialty Evergreens | | | Buxus 'Dee Runk' (36-42"), 'Green Mound', 'Green Mountain' | Boxwood | | Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' | Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar | | Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' | Weeping Alaskan Cedar | | Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans' | Japanese Cedar | | Ilex crenata 'compacta', 'Helleri', 'Schwoebel ccompacta' | Japanese Holly | | Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' | Inkberry | | Ilex opaca 'Jersey Princess', 'Satyr Hill' 4/5', 5/6' | American Holly | | Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green' 4/5' | Juniper (medium spreader) | | Magnolia grandiflora 'Victoria' | Southern Magnolia | | Pinus nigra 8/10' | Austrian Pine |
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Ana and Pilar are kept super busy taking care of close to 20,000 Perennials, Grasses and Ferns here in Newtown. FYI: When a hoop house is completely packed pot to pot, it holds 4,000 one gallon containers!
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Weekly Plant I.D.
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Last Weeks ID
Osmunda regalis
Royal Fern
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Royal Fern is a unique fern with a soft texture. It's a native that grows along streams, in bogs and wetlands not minding wet feet in the least. Most of the root system is elevated above the soil but they also have some long black roots that extend deep into the ground, anchoring them in well. Each frond will grow 2-5' x 18" wide. Plant in moist soil in partial to full shade. Native to North and South America in zones 5-11. It's definitely an interesting fern - one you should give a try! Read up about Royal Ferns and see what makes good companion plants!
It's 12 plants that are native in Connecticut (don't worry, it's multiple choice)
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