I recently wrote about plants with purple flowers and solicited readers’ choices where this floral color is concerned. Since then, I have received a significant number of emails on this subje…
I recently wrote about plants with purple flowers and solicited readers’ choices where this floral color is concerned. Since then, I have received a significant number of emails on this subject, indicating the palpable presence of a passion for purple in the garden.
The delphiniums you describe , of Siberian origin, may be considered the royalty and most noticeable species of the English garden, not only for their flower colors and long, rich clusters of blooms but for their height, which may reach eight feet tall. Delphiniums grow easily from seed that may be planted now. Do not be disappointed if perennial delphiniums do not bloom during their first year of growth since they will do so in their second and are definitely worth the wait.
Julie Anno, who gardens in Foothill Ranch , shared this piece of her horticultural history: “Twenty years ago, I planted two shrubs known as yesterday-today-and-tomorrow . They bloom profusely once a year in May and are evergreen. They are in full shade except for a couple of hours of afternoon sun in the height of summer. The bushes are very low maintenance. I feed them an all-purpose fertilizer in early spring and water once a week. I trim them slightly once or twice a year.
The Latin name of Brunfelsia was given in honor of Otto Brunfels, a botanist monk who lived nearly 500 years ago. Brunfels belonged to the austere Carthusian order, whose acolytes took vows of silence and solitude. One wonders how Brunfels would have reacted to the naming of such a plant in his honor. Aside from Brunfelsia’s physical beauty, the intoxicating fragrance of its flowers is legendary and some Brunfelsia species are known for their narcotic effects.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A new greenhouse in Spain can generate solar power with no harmful gasesThe Solar Greenhouse built by architecture students, generates more energy than it consumes while growing plants.
Read more »
In the April garden, make the most of this prime time for plantingApril is the month when our gardens show off their best selves.
Read more »
What to water, what to plant: 5 things to do in the garden this weekWhat you need to do to keep your plants healthy this week.
Read more »
Opinion: Being a Spanish-speaking gringo was unusual in the '70s. It helped me tell Tijuana's stories.Opinion: Being a Spanish-speaking gringo was unusual in the '70s. It helped me tell Tijuana's stories. [Opinion]
Read more »
Popular Lorain County family farm goes up for auctionA large tent fills the front yard where plants once grew along Butternut Road in Eaton Township.
Read more »