Seed production of flowering annualsKumar, RameshKumar, GunjeetSaha, Tarak Nath
Although technically a perennial, the common garden petunia is most often grown as an annual; its flowers bloom profusely from early summer until frost. The plant grows well in temperate climates and does not tolerate shade. The innumerable horticultural varieties fall into two general types: the ...
Azaleas These gorgeous spring-flowering evergreen shrubs grow from zone 6 into warmer zones, and they are terrific plants for structure and flowers. We specialize in the Encore range, which flower again in fall. We also have some Rebloom series, which are more shade-tolerant than the Encore...
In California, where more than 90% of the total strawberry production is done, annual acreage for strawberry is getting lower due to prolonged drought periods in the field; also, dry weather is increasing pests making challenging to manage and control diseases (Green, 2014).Other challenge of ...
Sun Exposure: Partial sun to full shade Plant Zone: 4 – 7 We’re taking a bit of liberty here calling the Bright Gold Yew a beautiful flowering shrub, but here’s why: This plant produces golden-yellow needles that sit atop deeper green needle colors. Therefore, the “flowers” that ap...
Nobody’s yard has the same ratio of sun and shade so a little knowledge goes a long way when it comes to deciding what plants to buy. Will the plants you choose be hardy enough to withstand 100 plus degree temperatures? Familiarizing ourselves with the best plants for our location is ...
Pruning Young Trees for Future Strength and Long Life – Part 3, Getting the Job Done This is the third part of an extended blog about the pruning of young trees. Many people just plant a new tree and expect it to develop perfectly all by itself. Sometimes that… ...
Plants in temperate areas evolved vernalisation requirement to avoid pre-winter flowering. In Brassicaceae, a period of extended cold reduces the expression of the flowering inhibitor FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC) and paves the way for the expression of downst
If you are seeking ahydrangeafor the sun, be sure tochooseHydrangea paniculata, the rest of the species prefer some shade. Use hydrangeas as privacy screens, foundation plantings, and container plants! Ice Plant For best results, plant it in a sunny rock garden or at the front of a perenn...
In general, few annuals occur in alpine habitats (1). However, they would be well worth investigating so as to eliminate potential demographic effects on GDD. A lack of accurate knowledge on the lower thermal limits for growth in alpine species constitutes a major handicap for advancing in ...