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Houston's favorite garden center devoted to Texas native plants and organic gardening. 611 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008 GROWING BLUEBERRIES IN CONTAINERS OR RAISED BEDS This and other plant care tip sheets are available at buchanansplants.com 01/14/20 Growing Blueberries In Containers or Raised Beds Why Blueberries? CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT (TRADESCANTIA X ANDERSONIANA Other Names: Widow's Tears Ornamental Features. Concord Grape Spiderwort has masses of beautiful clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. EASY TO CREATE CONTAINER GARDENS FOR HOUSTON SUMMERS T his week I read several tweets from garden bloggers about planting container gardens for their Moms and it got me to thinking What a wonderful way to express your creativity and make a truly unique gift. Container gardening is not without challenges in our Houston summers, but here are some basic tips that will help you design the perfect outdoor container garden. CLEOPATRA CANNA (CANNA 'CLEOPATRA') AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Cleopatra Canna will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil TECHNO WHITE LOBELIA (LOBELIA ERINUS 'TECHNO WHITE') IN Find Techno White Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Techno White') in Houston, Texas (TX) at Buchanan's Native Plants (Techno Heat) VARIEGATED POTATO VINE (SOLANUM JASMINOIDES 'AUREA') IN Description: An exceptional vine offering variegated foliage of green, with irregular butter-yellow edges; perfect for climbing fences or trellises; also great trailing for containers and hanging baskets GLOSSY ABELIA (ABELIA X GRANDIFLORA) AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Glossy Abelia will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
FRANCIS MASON ABELIA (ABELIA X GRANDIFLORA 'FRANCIS MASON Other Names: Golden Abelia, Frances Mason Abelia Description: This impressive compact shrub has brilliant yellow-gold and green variegated foliage with lovely white flowers in summer and fall; dazzling foliage tends to stand out in the garden or landscape RANDY LEMMON'S LAWN FERTLIZATION SCHEDULE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec For brand names of fertilizers, see original schedule online. F E R T L I Z E R F U N G I C I D E H E R B I C I D E Randy Lemmon's Lawn Fertlization Schedule TEXAS NATIVE PLANTS
Houston's favorite garden center devoted to Texas native plants and organic gardening. 611 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008 GROWING BLUEBERRIES IN CONTAINERS OR RAISED BEDS This and other plant care tip sheets are available at buchanansplants.com 01/14/20 Growing Blueberries In Containers or Raised Beds Why Blueberries? CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT (TRADESCANTIA X ANDERSONIANA Other Names: Widow's Tears Ornamental Features. Concord Grape Spiderwort has masses of beautiful clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. EASY TO CREATE CONTAINER GARDENS FOR HOUSTON SUMMERS T his week I read several tweets from garden bloggers about planting container gardens for their Moms and it got me to thinking What a wonderful way to express your creativity and make a truly unique gift. Container gardening is not without challenges in our Houston summers, but here are some basic tips that will help you design the perfect outdoor container garden. CLEOPATRA CANNA (CANNA 'CLEOPATRA') AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Cleopatra Canna will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil TECHNO WHITE LOBELIA (LOBELIA ERINUS 'TECHNO WHITE') IN Find Techno White Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Techno White') in Houston, Texas (TX) at Buchanan's Native Plants (Techno Heat) VARIEGATED POTATO VINE (SOLANUM JASMINOIDES 'AUREA') IN Description: An exceptional vine offering variegated foliage of green, with irregular butter-yellow edges; perfect for climbing fences or trellises; also great trailing for containers and hanging baskets GLOSSY ABELIA (ABELIA X GRANDIFLORA) AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Glossy Abelia will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
FRANCIS MASON ABELIA (ABELIA X GRANDIFLORA 'FRANCIS MASON Other Names: Golden Abelia, Frances Mason Abelia Description: This impressive compact shrub has brilliant yellow-gold and green variegated foliage with lovely white flowers in summer and fall; dazzling foliage tends to stand out in the garden or landscape RANDY LEMMON'S LAWN FERTLIZATION SCHEDULE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec For brand names of fertilizers, see original schedule online. F E R T L I Z E R F U N G I C I D E H E R B I C I D E Randy Lemmon's Lawn Fertlization Schedule BUTTONS GARDENIA (GARDENIA JASMINOIDES 'BUTTONS') IN Buttons Gardenia will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It has a low canopy. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate
PLUMBAGO: A BUTTERFLY OASIS IN BLUE! Plumbago auriculata, also known commonly as Blue Plumbago, Cape Plumbago, Cape Leadwort and Skyflower, is a root-hardy perennial in our Houston gardens. This small rambling shrub offers up a bounty of blue flower clusters irresistible to both butterflies and gardeners. It is rare to find a plant with such true-blue blooms that thrives in our
JOEY AVOCADO (PERSEA AMERICANA 'JOEY') AT BUCHANAN'S Joey Avocado will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it KALANCHOE (KALANCHOE BLOSSFELDIANA) AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Kalanchoe is covered in stunning clusters of red trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow overtones rising above the foliage from mid winter to early spring. Its attractive succulent round leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year. This is an herbaceous evergreen houseplant with a mounded form. This plant may benefit from an occasional
LIMELIGHT HYDRANGEA (HYDRANGEA PANICULATA 'LIMELIGHT') IN Brand: Proven Winners Description: Simply a stunning development in the world of hydrangeas, this new variety features enormous, dense, upright flower heads that start out a soft lime green, fading over the summer to pink, red and burgundy in fall; one of the hardier selections
DWARF POWDERPUFF (CALLIANDRA HAEMATOCEPHALA 'NANA') IN Description: This is a slow growing, dwarf variety producing coppery pink new foliage that matures to dark green; showy red powderpuff blooms in fall and winter, with some blooming year round; a great selection for containers GLOSSY ABELIA (ABELIA X GRANDIFLORA) IN HOUSTON, TEXAS (TX Glossy Abelia will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
SAPPHIRE SHOWERS DURANTA (DURANTA ERECTA 'SAPPHIRE SHOWERS Other Names: Picotee Sky Flower, Golden Dew Drop, Pigeon Berry Description: A beautiful large shrub or small tree producing clusters of showy violet-blue flowers with dazzling white petal edges; can be maintained as a small accent tree; showy flowers and fruit makes this a
MAJOR WHEELER CORAL HONEYSUCKLE (LONICERA SEMPERVIRENS Find Major Wheeler Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler') in Houston, Texas (TX) at Buchanan's Native Plants (Trumpet Honeysuckle)
PINK CHAMPAGNE CLEMATIS Ù Ô Ô ./ Ô Ô/# /- / *0./*) ü 3 . Ú Ú Ó Ó Û Ú Ô Ö Û Ù Ô Ø Ú Ó Õ Planting & Growing Pink Champagne Clematis will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. TEXAS NATIVE PLANTS
Houston's favorite garden center devoted to Texas native plants and organic gardening. 611 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008 BAGGED SOIL, COMPOST, MULCH AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE PLANTS Potting soil is usually a soilless sterile mixture of raw materials (coir, peat, vermiculite, perlite, etc.) used for starting seeds, and container plantings. Good potting soil should be porous for root aeration and drainage while retaining water and nutrients. Compost is decomposed organic matter (leaves, small tree limbs, food waste, manure
CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT (TRADESCANTIA X ANDERSONIANACONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT PERENNIALTRADESCANTIA CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORTPRUNING SPIDERWORT PLANTPURPLE SPIDERWORT PLANTSPIDERWORT PLANT FOR SALE Other Names: Widow's Tears Ornamental Features. Concord Grape Spiderwort has masses of beautiful clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. BUTTONS GARDENIA (GARDENIA JASMINOIDES 'BUTTONS') INGARDENIA BUTTON PLANT CAREGARDENIA BUTTONS CAREGARDENIA SILK FLOWERS Buttons Gardenia will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It has a low canopy. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate
CLEOPATRA CANNA (CANNA 'CLEOPATRA') AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Cleopatra Canna will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil TECHNO WHITE LOBELIA (LOBELIA ERINUS 'TECHNO WHITE') IN Find Techno White Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Techno White') in Houston, Texas (TX) at Buchanan's Native Plants (Techno Heat) GROWING BLUEBERRIES IN CONTAINERS OR RAISED BEDS This and other plant care tip sheets are available at buchanansplants.com 01/14/20 Growing Blueberries In Containers or Raised Beds Why Blueberries? VARIEGATED POTATO VINE (SOLANUM JASMINOIDES 'AUREA') IN Description: An exceptional vine offering variegated foliage of green, with irregular butter-yellow edges; perfect for climbing fences or trellises; also great trailing for containers and hanging baskets RANDY LEMMON'S LAWN FERTLIZATION SCHEDULE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec For brand names of fertilizers, see original schedule online. F E R T L I Z E R F U N G I C I D E H E R B I C I D E Randy Lemmon's Lawn Fertlization Schedule CREEPING FIG (FICUS PUMILA) IN HOUSTON, TEXAS (TX) ATCREEPING FIG PLANT VINECREEPING FIG VINE FOR SALECREEPING FIG HOUSEPLANT CARECREEPING FIG FRUITCREEPING FIG HOUSEPLANTCREEPING FIG SEEDS Creeping Fig is a multi-stemmed evergreen woody vine with a twining and trailing habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This woody vine will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. TEXAS NATIVE PLANTS
Houston's favorite garden center devoted to Texas native plants and organic gardening. 611 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008 BAGGED SOIL, COMPOST, MULCH AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE PLANTS Potting soil is usually a soilless sterile mixture of raw materials (coir, peat, vermiculite, perlite, etc.) used for starting seeds, and container plantings. Good potting soil should be porous for root aeration and drainage while retaining water and nutrients. Compost is decomposed organic matter (leaves, small tree limbs, food waste, manure
CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT (TRADESCANTIA X ANDERSONIANACONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT PERENNIALTRADESCANTIA CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORTPRUNING SPIDERWORT PLANTPURPLE SPIDERWORT PLANTSPIDERWORT PLANT FOR SALE Other Names: Widow's Tears Ornamental Features. Concord Grape Spiderwort has masses of beautiful clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. BUTTONS GARDENIA (GARDENIA JASMINOIDES 'BUTTONS') INGARDENIA BUTTON PLANT CAREGARDENIA BUTTONS CAREGARDENIA SILK FLOWERS Buttons Gardenia will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It has a low canopy. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate
CLEOPATRA CANNA (CANNA 'CLEOPATRA') AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Cleopatra Canna will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil TECHNO WHITE LOBELIA (LOBELIA ERINUS 'TECHNO WHITE') IN Find Techno White Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Techno White') in Houston, Texas (TX) at Buchanan's Native Plants (Techno Heat) GROWING BLUEBERRIES IN CONTAINERS OR RAISED BEDS This and other plant care tip sheets are available at buchanansplants.com 01/14/20 Growing Blueberries In Containers or Raised Beds Why Blueberries? VARIEGATED POTATO VINE (SOLANUM JASMINOIDES 'AUREA') IN Description: An exceptional vine offering variegated foliage of green, with irregular butter-yellow edges; perfect for climbing fences or trellises; also great trailing for containers and hanging baskets RANDY LEMMON'S LAWN FERTLIZATION SCHEDULE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec For brand names of fertilizers, see original schedule online. F E R T L I Z E R F U N G I C I D E H E R B I C I D E Randy Lemmon's Lawn Fertlization Schedule CREEPING FIG (FICUS PUMILA) IN HOUSTON, TEXAS (TX) ATCREEPING FIG PLANT VINECREEPING FIG VINE FOR SALECREEPING FIG HOUSEPLANT CARECREEPING FIG FRUITCREEPING FIG HOUSEPLANTCREEPING FIG SEEDS Creeping Fig is a multi-stemmed evergreen woody vine with a twining and trailing habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This woody vine will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. BAGGED SOIL, COMPOST, MULCH AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE PLANTS Potting soil is usually a soilless sterile mixture of raw materials (coir, peat, vermiculite, perlite, etc.) used for starting seeds, and container plantings. Good potting soil should be porous for root aeration and drainage while retaining water and nutrients. Compost is decomposed organic matter (leaves, small tree limbs, food waste, manure
HOMESTEAD PURPLE VERBENA (VERBENA 'HOMESTEAD PURPLE') IN Other Names: Vervain Ornamental Features. Homestead Purple Verbena features showy clusters of purple star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid fall. EASY TO CREATE CONTAINER GARDENS FOR HOUSTON SUMMERS T his week I read several tweets from garden bloggers about planting container gardens for their Moms and it got me to thinking What a wonderful way to express your creativity and make a truly unique gift. Container gardening is not without challenges in our Houston summers, but here are some basic tips that will help you design the perfect outdoor container garden. SAVANNAH HOLLY (ILEX X ATTENUATA 'SAVANNAH') AT BUCHANAN'S Savannah Holly will grow to be about 18 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. This is a female variety of the species GLOSSY ABELIA (ABELIA X GRANDIFLORA) AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Glossy Abelia will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
VARIEGATED SHELL GINGER (ALPINIA ZERUMBET 'VARIEGATA') IN Description: Beautiful large variegated leaves and arching stems create a dramatic tropical effect; will not flower when used as an annual in colder zones; benefits from some mid-day heat protection; keep moist but not wet; great for containers, or along borders LIMELIGHT HYDRANGEA (HYDRANGEA PANICULATA 'LIMELIGHT') IN Brand: Proven Winners Description: Simply a stunning development in the world of hydrangeas, this new variety features enormous, dense, upright flower heads that start out a soft lime green, fading over the summer to pink, red and burgundy in fall; one of the hardier selections
CORALBERRY (SYMPHORICARPOS ORBICULATUS) AT BUCHANAN'S Coralberry is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard, but is CORAL DRIFT ROSE (ROSA 'MEIDRIFORA') AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Coral Drift® Rose will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub should only be grown in full
PINK CHAMPAGNE CLEMATIS Ù Ô Ô ./ Ô Ô/# /- / *0./*) ü 3 . Ú Ú Ó Ó Û Ú Ô Ö Û Ù Ô Ø Ú Ó Õ Planting & Growing Pink Champagne Clematis will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. TEXAS NATIVE PLANTS
Houston's favorite garden center devoted to Texas native plants and organic gardening. 611 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008 BAGGED SOIL, COMPOST, MULCH AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE PLANTS Potting soil is usually a soilless sterile mixture of raw materials (coir, peat, vermiculite, perlite, etc.) used for starting seeds, and container plantings. Good potting soil should be porous for root aeration and drainage while retaining water and nutrients. Compost is decomposed organic matter (leaves, small tree limbs, food waste, manure
CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT (TRADESCANTIA X ANDERSONIANACONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT PERENNIALTRADESCANTIA CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORTPRUNING SPIDERWORT PLANTPURPLE SPIDERWORT PLANTSPIDERWORT PLANT FOR SALE Other Names: Widow's Tears Ornamental Features. Concord Grape Spiderwort has masses of beautiful clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. BUTTONS GARDENIA (GARDENIA JASMINOIDES 'BUTTONS') INGARDENIA BUTTON PLANT CAREGARDENIA BUTTONS CAREGARDENIA SILK FLOWERS Buttons Gardenia will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It has a low canopy. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate
CLEOPATRA CANNA (CANNA 'CLEOPATRA') AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Cleopatra Canna will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil TECHNO WHITE LOBELIA (LOBELIA ERINUS 'TECHNO WHITE') IN Find Techno White Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Techno White') in Houston, Texas (TX) at Buchanan's Native Plants (Techno Heat) GROWING BLUEBERRIES IN CONTAINERS OR RAISED BEDS This and other plant care tip sheets are available at buchanansplants.com 01/14/20 Growing Blueberries In Containers or Raised Beds Why Blueberries? VARIEGATED POTATO VINE (SOLANUM JASMINOIDES 'AUREA') IN Description: An exceptional vine offering variegated foliage of green, with irregular butter-yellow edges; perfect for climbing fences or trellises; also great trailing for containers and hanging baskets RANDY LEMMON'S LAWN FERTLIZATION SCHEDULE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec For brand names of fertilizers, see original schedule online. F E R T L I Z E R F U N G I C I D E H E R B I C I D E Randy Lemmon's Lawn Fertlization Schedule CREEPING FIG (FICUS PUMILA) IN HOUSTON, TEXAS (TX) ATCREEPING FIG PLANT VINECREEPING FIG VINE FOR SALECREEPING FIG HOUSEPLANT CARECREEPING FIG FRUITCREEPING FIG HOUSEPLANTCREEPING FIG SEEDS Creeping Fig is a multi-stemmed evergreen woody vine with a twining and trailing habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This woody vine will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. TEXAS NATIVE PLANTS
Houston's favorite garden center devoted to Texas native plants and organic gardening. 611 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008 BAGGED SOIL, COMPOST, MULCH AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE PLANTS Potting soil is usually a soilless sterile mixture of raw materials (coir, peat, vermiculite, perlite, etc.) used for starting seeds, and container plantings. Good potting soil should be porous for root aeration and drainage while retaining water and nutrients. Compost is decomposed organic matter (leaves, small tree limbs, food waste, manure
CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT (TRADESCANTIA X ANDERSONIANACONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT PERENNIALTRADESCANTIA CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORTPRUNING SPIDERWORT PLANTPURPLE SPIDERWORT PLANTSPIDERWORT PLANT FOR SALE Other Names: Widow's Tears Ornamental Features. Concord Grape Spiderwort has masses of beautiful clusters of purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. BUTTONS GARDENIA (GARDENIA JASMINOIDES 'BUTTONS') INGARDENIA BUTTON PLANT CAREGARDENIA BUTTONS CAREGARDENIA SILK FLOWERS Buttons Gardenia will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It has a low canopy. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate
CLEOPATRA CANNA (CANNA 'CLEOPATRA') AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Cleopatra Canna will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil TECHNO WHITE LOBELIA (LOBELIA ERINUS 'TECHNO WHITE') IN Find Techno White Lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Techno White') in Houston, Texas (TX) at Buchanan's Native Plants (Techno Heat) GROWING BLUEBERRIES IN CONTAINERS OR RAISED BEDS This and other plant care tip sheets are available at buchanansplants.com 01/14/20 Growing Blueberries In Containers or Raised Beds Why Blueberries? VARIEGATED POTATO VINE (SOLANUM JASMINOIDES 'AUREA') IN Description: An exceptional vine offering variegated foliage of green, with irregular butter-yellow edges; perfect for climbing fences or trellises; also great trailing for containers and hanging baskets RANDY LEMMON'S LAWN FERTLIZATION SCHEDULE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec For brand names of fertilizers, see original schedule online. F E R T L I Z E R F U N G I C I D E H E R B I C I D E Randy Lemmon's Lawn Fertlization Schedule CREEPING FIG (FICUS PUMILA) IN HOUSTON, TEXAS (TX) ATCREEPING FIG PLANT VINECREEPING FIG VINE FOR SALECREEPING FIG HOUSEPLANT CARECREEPING FIG FRUITCREEPING FIG HOUSEPLANTCREEPING FIG SEEDS Creeping Fig is a multi-stemmed evergreen woody vine with a twining and trailing habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This woody vine will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. BAGGED SOIL, COMPOST, MULCH AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE PLANTS Potting soil is usually a soilless sterile mixture of raw materials (coir, peat, vermiculite, perlite, etc.) used for starting seeds, and container plantings. Good potting soil should be porous for root aeration and drainage while retaining water and nutrients. Compost is decomposed organic matter (leaves, small tree limbs, food waste, manure
HOMESTEAD PURPLE VERBENA (VERBENA 'HOMESTEAD PURPLE') IN Other Names: Vervain Ornamental Features. Homestead Purple Verbena features showy clusters of purple star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid fall. EASY TO CREATE CONTAINER GARDENS FOR HOUSTON SUMMERS T his week I read several tweets from garden bloggers about planting container gardens for their Moms and it got me to thinking What a wonderful way to express your creativity and make a truly unique gift. Container gardening is not without challenges in our Houston summers, but here are some basic tips that will help you design the perfect outdoor container garden. SAVANNAH HOLLY (ILEX X ATTENUATA 'SAVANNAH') AT BUCHANAN'S Savannah Holly will grow to be about 18 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. This is a female variety of the species ANISE HYSSOP (AGASTACHE FOENICULUM) AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Anise Hyssop will grow to be about 32 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 32 inches. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 6 GLOSSY ABELIA (ABELIA X GRANDIFLORA) AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Glossy Abelia will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
VARIEGATED SHELL GINGER (ALPINIA ZERUMBET 'VARIEGATA') IN Description: Beautiful large variegated leaves and arching stems create a dramatic tropical effect; will not flower when used as an annual in colder zones; benefits from some mid-day heat protection; keep moist but not wet; great for containers, or along borders LIMELIGHT HYDRANGEA (HYDRANGEA PANICULATA 'LIMELIGHT') IN Brand: Proven Winners Description: Simply a stunning development in the world of hydrangeas, this new variety features enormous, dense, upright flower heads that start out a soft lime green, fading over the summer to pink, red and burgundy in fall; one of the hardier selections
CORALBERRY (SYMPHORICARPOS ORBICULATUS) AT BUCHANAN'S Coralberry is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard, but is CORAL DRIFT ROSE (ROSA 'MEIDRIFORA') AT BUCHANAN'S NATIVE Coral Drift® Rose will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub should only be grown in full
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