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Greystone Gardens
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- Annuals
some interesting varieties
- Annuals
shade varieties
- Bonsai
- Soil is most important
- Stocking your pond
- Waterlilies
- Plants
to Attract Birds and Butterflies
- Clematis Information
- Growing
Clematis succesfully
- Container Gardening
- Deer resistant
perennials
- Deer resistant shrubs
- Dividing Perennials
- Peonies
- Growing Ferns
- Fragrant Plants
- General Planting
advice
- Ornamental grasses
- Types of roses
- Hedging Plants
- Hydrangeas
- Perennials
- Hot & Dry Conditions
- Long Blooming
Perennials
- Perennials for
Partial Shade
- Perennials for Wet
Soil
- Shrubs -
Hot& Dry Conditions
- Shrubs -
Partial Shade
- Shrubs &
Trees for Wet Conditions
- Rock Gardening
- Mid Summer Color
- Late Summer
Color
Native Plants
Annuals some interesting
varieties
Spring, summer and fall their vibrant, rich colors, enhance and refresh the perennial
garden. As perennials fade and others come into their own, annuals smooth the transition.
Annuals can provide the spark that keeps your gardens exciting through out the growing
season. Tired of the same old squat marigolds, salvia, and petunias? There are many more
annuals whose character makes them well suited for mixed plantings.
TALL STARS FOR THE BACK OF THE BORDER: Planted in repeating groups at the back of the
border, these tall annuals unify their back row perennial companions.
Verbena bonariensis (tall verbena); with sprays of tiny, rosy lavender blooms atop thin
straight, 5-ft tall stems, which open in mid summer and continue until frost. So thin and
airy a habit, it can be planted very close to perennials and never obscures them.
Ricinus communis (castor bean); stately with it's bold deeply lobed, dark green or bronze
leaves maturing between 4-20 ft. to bare it's spiny red seed pods.
Cleome hasslerana (spider flower); bears large, pink, purple or white flowers atop prickly
5 ft tall stems.
Nicotiana sylvestris (woodland tobacco); sporting it's candalabra of tubular, night
scented white flowers on stems up to 5 ft tall. They form bright green basal leaves that
form a yard wide rosette.
MID-BORDER ANNUALS: This group of mid-height annuals will contribute loads of blooms
without sacrificing grace and form of established perennials.
Lavatera trimestris (rose mallow); blooms with abandon producing 2 1/2 inch white to pink
flowers on 3 ft plants from June to frost if dead headed.
Consilida spp. (larkspar), with it's 2-4 ft spikes of blue or pink blossoms
Salvia farinacea (mealy-cup sage), featuring spires of blue or white blooms..
Monarda citriora ( lemon mint); provides vertical accent bearing mauve-pink tiers of
blossoms.
Coreopsis tinctoria (tickseed); produces bright gold or reddish blooms on thin airy stems
from June to frost
COLD -WEATHER ANNUALS, to extend your garden's season into fall.
Beta vulgaris var. flavescens (Swiss chard); reaches it's ornamental zenith in fall with
it's crimson stalks.
Brassica oleracea (ornamental cabbage); remarkable for it retains it's form and color down
to - 10 F. It's warm deep purples and bright pinks, and creamy whites are striking high
lights in fall beds. 8-10 in.
Datura (angle's trumpet), is a dramatic, bold-foliaged plant with a fragrant, white 8
inch-long, 5 inch-wide flower. the plant can mature at 5 feet tall by 2-3 feet wide, in
full sun to partial shade....impressive!
ON THE EDGE ANNUALS: placed along the edge of beds or lining walks
Sweet alyssum; whit it's tiny airy flowers of white rose or lavender, 6 in, June-frost.
Sanvitalia procumbens (creeping zennia); a spreading mound of dark-eyed yellow daisies,
6-8 in, June-frost.
Zinnia angustifolia (classic zinnia); which tirelessly produces daisy-like blooms in
brilliant orange to pristine white, 5-6in, June-frost
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Annuals - shade varieties
The following annuals prefer shaded locations. With colorful flowers or foliage, they will
help you to add touches of brilliance to dark places in your garden. Many of these plants
will reseed so be careful to watch for their seedlings in early spring.
Begonia species; Begonia, good reds, whites and pinks, with leaves of deep waxy greens or
bronzy reds.
Browallia species; Bush violet, in white lilac and purples.
Coleus x hybridus; Flame Nettle, with infinite, colorful variations of it's foliage. Bring
this in the house in fall, they make good house plants.
Impatiens species; Bring scarlet, red, orange, pink, rose or white flowers 1-2 inch
flowers double or single in partial shade.
Myosotis sylvatica: annual Forget-me-not. Look for dwarf types to bring hues of clear blue
into the shade.
Viola tricolor hortensis; miniature pansy, "Johhny-Jump-Ups" in
yellow,purple,and violet-blues. Use for spring and summer color
Nicotiana; flowers of older varieties open in evening and are very fragrant. Newer
varieties flower during the day but aren't as fragrant.
Pelargonium peltatum; Ivy-leafed geraniums in reds, pinks and whites.
Primula species; Primrose in many colors.
Senecio x hybridus; , in many colors except for yellow.
Salvia splendens; often listed as a plant for full sun but does well in semi-shade.
Viola x wittrockiana; Pansy, infinate variations of colors and patterns.
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Bonsai-
The word "Bonsai" was originally derived from two Chinese symbols -
"bon", meaning tray or pot and"sai" meaning plant. This horticultural
art form has evolved from basic techniques taught for over 700 years.
Bonsai are an excellent outlet for the plant lover with limited space. They require
relatively frequent and detailed care, satisfying the gardening urge and very little space
is needed.
To keep bonsai requires plant-growing know-how and an awareness of nature plus experience.
How to gain experience? By starting!
Now there are two types of Bonsai, the traditional "out door" varieties and more
recent "in door" varieties.
"Out door" bonsai are created using seedlings from hardy trees and shrubs. And
just like big trees, they need to be kept outdoors in fresh air and sun. except in the
most extreme weather conditions. (then they can be put in an unheated garage, etc.) A
bench on a patio or balcony is usually an ideal spot. They prefer partial sun, fresh air
and cool night temperatures.
"Indoor Bonsai" are house plants, too tender to withstand temperature extremes.
The most important requirement for either type of Bonsai is that they be kept moist
always. One of the easiest ways to water a Bonsai is soaking in a water filled sink or
container for 5-10 minutes with the water level almost up to the top of the pot.
Bonsai like regular houseplant food, but only during the growing period from March to
October. Fertilize very lightly, 1/2 regular strength, or time-release pellets work well.
Plants may be repotted (if you want larger plants), or their roots pruned (if you want the
plant to remain the same), every 3 years. To trim roots, remove specimen from the pot and
cut approximately 1/3 off the length of the larger roots with clean sharp clippers, then
repot. Training wires can be loosely wrapped around a branch to achieve a certain shape
but they should be removed if they start digging into the bark.
Plants suited for "Indoor" Bonsai:
Camellias Thyme Ornamental Fig Santolina
Myrtle Sage Gardenias Rosemary Germander
Lavender Lemon Verbena
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Stocking Your Pond
Water gardening adds a wonderful demension to the landscape. Besides the soothing, cooling
sounds of water flowing, and the inclusion of some of the most exotic selection of plants,
it rounds out or completes the eco-system of your garden environment. Fish, frogs and
tadpoles add excitment and interest. Birds are attracted to the water, visiting to drink
and bath. Soon your garden pool will become the focal point of your garden.
The following are some tips to consider when planning a water garden - If possible, select
a site with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
- Because the water garden is a 12 month experience, select a site that can be viewed from
as many places as possible, including inside the house.
- Avoid trees when possible because leaves can create a problem in fall.
- Avoid windy areas, as wind can knock containers over and disturb plants.
- Avoid areas where water run-off collects. Run-off carries dirt and possibly chemicals
that could collect in the pond and cause problems.
- Have one area of your pond that is 2.5 feet deep- and plenty of shallow areas.
- Pond materials include pre-formed pools, sheets of PVC, EPDM or Butyl. Select material
considering both cost and ease of installation for your particualr needs.
- If electircal outlets are required for your plan, make sure they are installed
correctly. Always opt for additional outlets to insure that future needs are taken care
of.
- Select plants with your total landscape in mind. Your garden pond should compliment or
be complimented by it's surrounding plantings.
- Be sure to plan an area to place a garden bench or chairs. Create an
"out-door" living space that will invite relaxation and add to the enjoyment of
your garden pool.
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Plants to attract
Birds and Butterflies
PLANTS THAT ATTRACT
Achillea
Asclepias
Asters
Buddleia (shrub)
Caryopteris (Shrub)
Clethra (Shrub)
Coreopsis
Echinacea
Echinops ritro
Eupatorium
Gaillardia
Hemerocallis
lavender
Liatris
Lil
Lonicera
Monarda
Nepeta
Phlox
Rudbeckia.
Salix (Shrub)
Scabiosa
Sedum
Solidago
Syringa
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Clematis Information
The most prized, admired, and remarked upon plant in any garden.
Extravangent flowers and delicate foliage on remarkably hardy and adaptable vines. They
never overwhelm the support on which they climb. They are ideal to grow on trellises, and
arbors. But what a surprise as companion plants grown on rose bushes and other small trees
and shrubs!
Their flowers are wonderful for cutting and some have seed pods that are stunning in
arrangements. Best grown in rich, well-drained, but moist soil, they like full sun to
partial shade, (In full sun take great care to shade their root area with an underplanting
of Daylilies or other perennial, they like their roots cool).
Be patient, they may take 1-2 years to establish, some varieties even longer. but the
rewards are worth the wait. Do remember to plant varieties that flower at different times.
Some of Greystone's Choice Varieties:
"Niobe"; Velvety, deep ruby-red, 4-6 inch flowers grace this award winner.
Blooms heavily and repeats throughout the summer. Cut back 6-8 inches in March. Hard Prune
c. paniculata; Sweet Autumn Clematis. When this blooms on our patio wall in fall we can't
get enough to sell. The scent is wonderful as this plant covers itself in "
hundreds" of pure white, 1 inch flowers.... spectatular!.
"Contesse de Bouchard"; Large, (6-7"), velvety rose-pink, semi-double
flowers- one of the best pinks, A repeat bloomer, June-July and Sept. on an 8-12 foot
vine. A vigorous grower, blooms June and Sept. on 8-12 foot vines.
"Ernest Markham"
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Growing Clematis successfully
The Finest of all the climbing vines
Cultural Advice
1. Choose a spot that receives 1/2 a days sun
2. ROOTS MUST BE SHADED. Plant a few inches deeper
3. Prepare the soil deeply-peat moss and compost should be incorporated into a deeply dug
hole
4. Mulch heavily and keep well watered
5. Provide support. They will climb almost anything.Trees ,shrubs and roses without
causing any harm to the host.
6. Prune according to variety.
7. Trim seed heads to increase blooms.
8. Select varieties to give blooms throughout the summer.
9. Some varieties take years to mature and flower liberally!
Clematis Wilt
The vines emerge in Spring and then collapse, assuming the classic "Wilted
Appeareance". The plant must be cut back ruthlessly ASAP; often a large plant will
send more shoots up. Fungicides containing zinc and manganese . (FORE and MANEB)
As plants get older, they seem to be more resistant.Buy older Plants!
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Container Gardening
Growing outdoor plants in pots adds a new dimension to gardening. When placed in a garden
landscape, containers of plants add interest and versatility and promotes creativity. And
for gardeners with little space or time, container gardening offers the pleasures of
gardening on a smaller scale.
CONTAINERS come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and materials. From the very ornate
old-world style planters, to terra-cotta pots, to old worn out work boots, any vessel that
will hold soil and has drainage can be considered fair game for planting. Let your
imagination guide your experimentation in accordance with your particular style and
preferences!
PLANTS FOR CONTAINERS are also limited only by the imagination. Given the right
environment almost all plants will adapt to being grown in containers. Traditionally,
annuals have been the first choice for container plants but perennials, herbs, vines,
dwarf shrubs and dwarf trees can flourish just as well if their basic requirements are met
and maintained.
When selecting plants remember to consider their light, soil and nutrient preferences.
Mimic their natural environment as well as possible. So when you are choosing plants for a
particular container, choose plant combinations that have common requirements. And
remember, you will play a more active role when it comes to watering and fertilizing, for
the restricted amount of soil in container gardening demands human intervention in these
areas.
ARRANGING PLANTS IN CONTAINERS is again, dependent on personal preference and garden
style.
Tips to consider when choosing plants for your contained design:
seasonal interest is an important aspect of planting design. Open your mind to the
enormous range of plants that can thrive in containers. Besides annuals "for
color", include bulbs, perennials, grasses, shrubs and even trees. * Note, some
plants that are perfectly hardy in our area may not be hardy in containers and should be
transferred into the ground or moved out of the wind for winter protection.
contrast for drama. Always strive for contrast in colors and sizes of plants, their shapes
and leaf textures. Don't underestimate the value of gray foliage. Grey harmonizes and
blends a color scheme. Variegated foliage adds particular interest, as does glossy, deeply
veined or hairy textured foliage.shape contrast, combining plants with different growth
habits, adds flair to arrangements. Spiky, incised or heart shaped leaves, trailing or
weeping habits, mixed or matched ...there are no definite rules! Infinite variations
allows for creativity,one of the basic pleasures of gardening.
***REMEMBER, watering is the crucial factor in successful container gardening. And
frequent watering washes out soil nutrients. It's important to provide a constant supply
of fertilizer. Mix a slow release fertilizer in the soil when you plant and supplement
with an application of water soluble formula about every two weeks.
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Deer Resistant Perennials
Aconitum - Monkshood
Achillea---yarrow Allium-----chives
Amsonia -Blue milkweed Aquilegia canadensis--columbine
Artemesia----Wormwood Ascelpias----Butterfly Weed
Astilbe--------Astilbe Baptisia---False Indigo
Boltonia asteroides--Boltonia Buddleia davidii--Butterfly Bush
Chelone--Turtle Head Chrysanthemum--Shasta Daisy
Cimicifuga racemosa--Bugbane Coreopsis spp.
Dianthus spp.--Pinks Dictamus albus-- Gas Plant
Echinacea purpurea--Cone Flower Echinops--Globe Thistle
Eupatorium spp--Joe -Pye Weed Filapendula spp. Queen of the Prairie
Geum spp. Helleborus--Hellebore
Lavandula spp--Lavender Liatris spicata--Spike Gayfeather
Limonium latifolium--Statice Lupinus spp.--Lupines
Matteuccia--Ostrich Fern Mentha--Mint
Mitchella repens--PartridgeBerry Monarda didyma--Beebalm
Narcissus---Daffodil Nepeta spp.-- Catmint
Oenothera spp. --Evening Primrose Origanum spp--Oregano
Papaver orientalis--Poppy Phalaris---Ribbon Grass
Polemonium caer.--Jacobs Ladder Pulmonaria--Lungwort
Ranunculus spp. --Buttercup Saponaria spp.--Soapwort
Scilla spp--Scilla Solidago spp. Golden Rod
Stachys byzantina---Lambs Ears Viola labrador
Yucca
Grasses
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Deer Resistant Shrubs
Aesculus spp....................................Bottlebrush
Berberis spp......................................Barberry
Buxus sempervirens..........................Common Boxwood
Cytisus ..............................................Scotch Broom
Eleagnus angustifolia........................Russian Olive
Fraxus spp. ...................................Ash
Ilex opaca..........................................American Holly
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Juniperus sp......................................Many juniper varieties
Lavandula .........................................Lavender
Leucothoe fontanesiana....................Drooping Leucothoe
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Picea pungens...................................Colorado Spruce
Pieris japonica...................................Japanese andromeda
Rhamnus spp.....................................Seabuckthorn
Robinia pseudoacacia........................Black Locust
Syringa vulgaris.................................French Lilacs
Native plants......................................Maples, Shadblows, Tupelo
We have a very extensive list of plants that hvae been reported to be deer resistant. Deer
however do not read lists. These plant selections remain a good choice. If they find more
attractive plants they will leave the unattractive ones alone.Our more detailed lists
includes some they nibble on but only rarely destroy. Deciduos shrubs that don't have
tasty buds are a better choice usually. Eg viburnums , spirea, potentilla
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Dividing Perennials
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Growing Ferns
Ferns are a tremendous asset to any planting, and indispensable to the shade gardener. In
recent years, these primordial plants have become increasingly popular and more unique
varieties are being offered.. An enthusiast could create a garden using ferns alone, but
most of us will want to incorporate into mixed plantings. Ferns combined with Astilbes,
Hostas, and Azaleas, present an especially striking combination. Add a few to pachysandra
beds to give them character.
Though these elegant foliage plants usually look their best in "natural"
settings, they make excellent backgrounds for herbaceous plants, or as an underplanting
for shrubs. While most should be planted en masse, larger species such as the Ostrich
Fern, make impressive specimens. Ferns work beautifully when planted among rocks, they
soften harsh edges, creep into cracks in walls, and fill in crevices of outcroppings.
Ferns look well along a meandering path, at the base of a fence post, beside a bench or
even in containers. In summer they provide a cooler, lusher feeling than any other plant
group. Ferns have a remarkable range of color and textures. They're easy to grow in shade
or partial sun. They like light, highly organic soil, with ample moisture during their
growing season, and a year-round mulch. The Hayscented fern can be grown in all kinds of
conditions
Greystone's Choice Varieties:
Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern); A very sturdy and luxuriant variety growing tall in
wet soil, shorter in drier, shady areas. Unfurling young fronds are attractive, wooly,
cinnamon-brown.
Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern); An extremely attractive variety with fine delicate
form. Tolerates fairly dry soils, maturing at 3'.
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Silver-Painted Fern); Wine-red stems and
silver-splashed, variegated fronds, brighten the shade creating a tri-colored effect.
Vigourus and hardy growing to 18"
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern); Most majestic with tall graceful fronds that
resemble ostrich feathers. Does well in shade or full sun in moist rich soils. Can mature
to 5 feet tall!
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Fragrant Plants
SHRUBS
Calycanthus floridus...Allspice (Shade)
Clethra alnifolia...Summersweet(shade wet)
Daphne spp.........Daphne
Fothergilla gardenii........Dwarf Fothergilla
Hamamelis species .........Witchhazel (shade)
Lonicera spp. .................Honeysuckle
Philadelphus species ......Mockorange
Rhododendron viscosum....Swamp azalea (wet)
Rosa..................Certain roses (eg English Roses)
Syringa vularis.............Lilac
Viburnum species ................Viburnum
TREES
Magnolia stellata...............Star magnolia
Cladrastis lutea......................American Yellowwood
Styrax japonica.......................Japanese Snowbell
PERENNIALS
Achillea spp..........................Yarrows (Foliage)
Allium spp.............................. Flowering Onions (Foliage)
Anthemis tinctoria ...............Golden Marguerite
Convallaria majalis ................Lily of the Valley (Flower)
Dictamus albus........................Gas Plant (Flower)
Galium odoratum....................Sweet woodruff (Foliage)
Hemerocallis hybrids................Daylily hybrids (Flower)
Hosta spp...................................Some Day lily varieties
Iris hybrid
Lavandula
Monarda
Paeonia
Phlox paniculata
Thymus
Viola odorata
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General Planting Advice
SHRUBS AND TREES
1.Check light and soil requirements of your plant. Right plant ,right place.
2. In heavy clay soil: prepare a large shallow area(1 foot deep) The wider the better.
Incoporate organic matter (30%). Avoid sand In areas of poor drainage plant a little
higher.The wetter the soil the higher the plant ball should be.Drowning kills an awful lot
of plants!
3. Loosen the soil to twice the width of the root ball. Add a little organic matter. Your
aim is to get the tree or shrub to grow into surrounding soil- don't spoil the roots or
they will never move out! Remember if a tree doesn't like heavy clay soil it is never
going to flourish!
4..Stake plants only when necesscary.Staking tends to slow a plant's development down.
5. Fertilize in spring, but stop nitrogen rich fertilising by mid summer- This allows new
growth to stop and harden up before frost.
6. Protect tender bark from rabbit and deer damage -wrap in early winter. Remove the wrap
in the spring.
7. Watch damaging bark with string trimmers, lawn mowers etc.
8. Mulch soil but avoid mulch on the trunk.
PERENNIALS
Choose plants according to soil conditions. For a full range of perennials we always
prepare the soil to 2 feet with at least 50% organic amendments- A lot effort but it leads
to tremendous success. We have a video availablefor explaining how we double dig. The more
effort spent in improving soil theeasier your garden is to maintain and the more beautiful
it will be.
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Ornamental Grasses
These wonderful plants vary considerably from low growing ground cover to massive 12=
specimens. Their foliage ranges from green to bright gold and even red. many have
ornamental blooms which may be cut or dried for arrangements or left as a wonderful effect
in a winter landscape
Grasses provide a vivid texture, subtle colors and soothing movements and sounds. They add
a dramatic and unique accent in todays gardens and landscapes. Whether used as a ground
covers, background screens or architectural accents , the wide range of sizes, shapes,
colors and textures offere by Ornamental Grasses make one of the most versatile plant
groups around. here at Grey stone Gardens we offer a tremendous display of grasses - ask a
member of staff to show you some of them.
Cultural Needs
Locate with site requirements in mind (Sun , Wind, soil type
Soils that are generally light and well drained - though some thrive in wetter locations
A neutral to slightly alkaline level- a yearly 3-4== mulch of rich organic materials on
the soil
Cut back to 5== to 6== in the spring
Water frequently when newly planted- Bigger grasses take a lot out of the soil
Best Uses
- Water Gardens Mass Plantings
Japanese gardens Perennial Gardens
Some specimens Wintergarden effects
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Hedging Plants
Hedges can be used for many purposes; as a "friendly fence" along property
lines, to provide privacy, to protect against strong winds, to create "outdoor
rooms", or to promote horizontal or vertical interest. These "living walls' can
play a major role in design of your landscape.
Traditional, formal needled or leafy hedges require the most maintenance, they need
regular shearing and more or less, constant general care.
Less demanding are groups of shrubs planted in a straight or gracefully curved lines, left
unsheared and allowed to establish their natural size and form. Finding the right plant,
for a particular need can save the gardener considerable time and effort.
If it's seasonal"permanence" you require, choose from the evergreen family of
plants. Try mixing varieties to create interesting texture and color variations.
You might decide on deciduous varieties to screen an undesirable view or to promote
privacy during the summer months, but will lose it's leaves in the winter allowing more
light into the garden and provide bare-limbed, sculpted, winter interest.
Almost any shrub or tree, planted in numbers, can be used as hedging. Your choice is
dependant on your needs and is only limited by your imagination.
FOR A QUICK- GROWING SCREEN
Trees Shrubs
Juniper chinensis, upright varieties Eleagnus umbellata, Autumn olive
Thuga canadensis, canadian hemlock Forsythia intermedia varieties
Salix, willow varieties Ligustrum, Privet
Pseudotsuga douglasi, Douglas fir Loricera, Honeysuckle varieties
Thuja occidentalis, Arborvitae Rhamnus fragula, Tallhedge bucktho
Syringa chinensis, Chinese lilac
Viburnum dentatum, Arrowwoo
Viburnum lentago, Nannyberry
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Hydrangeas
These lush shrubs with their enduring flowers are amoung the showiest of summer and autumn
blooming plants. They are easy to grow in good soil, they perfer full sun to partial
shade. As cut flowers, their elegant blooms can be used fresh cut from the garden or hang
a bunch of these clusters, upside down in a warm room for a dried winter bouquet.
For best performance apply a balanced fertilizer (12-12-12 or 8-8-8) heavily in the spring
and lightly early summer. For most species, pruning should be down before new growth
starts, perferably in late winter. Cut back one third of the old stalks, being carefulo to
maintain the shrubs overall form. There are many different species of hydrangeas. We hope
the following information will help to elminate any confusion about the care or
environmental needs of the species we offer here at Greystone Gardens.
Hydrangea paniculata "Grandiflora"; (Pee-Gee) Tree or shrub form put on a
spectatular show in mid summer when it's ladened with 12-18 inch long panicals of whte
flowers that turn a coppery-pink as they mature. Bright green summer foliage turns yellow
with Autumn. It's dried flower heads are ideal for arrangements. Grown as a specimen in
sun to partical shade, it will mature to 10-15 feet tall by 8-10 feet wide and is hardy to
-35 F.
Hydrangea paniculata "Tardivia"; It's multipule seasons of interest gained this
magnificent specimen Britain's R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit. Large lilac-like, white
panicales of blooms begin in late summer and continue through mid-fall. Then as the
flowers pass their peak they turn to an attractive buff-pink color and remain through the
winter.This shrub matures at 10 feet tall by 15 feet wide, and flowers best in full sun.
It's tolerant of any soil except very wet or dry and is extremely hardy (-35 F).
Hydrangea aborescens "Annabelle"; A very popular variety for once it is
established it produces 12 inch globe-shaped, snow-white flowerheads.So heavy are these
blooms, the shrub has a "mounding" appearence. They flower from June through
August and matures to 4 feet tall but never gets out of bounds. Extremely hard, -35 F.
Hydrangea aborescens "Grandiflora"; The same variety as "Annabelle"
but with slightly smaller flower heads and a looser growth habit though it's flowers are
just as spectatulat. Same hardiness.
Hydrangea macriphylla "Blue Wave"; Our favorite of the "bigleaf"
hydrangeas. Very floriforiuswith large globed shaped flowers all summer long. Still color
depends on soil acidity. Best blue color is produced in acid soil, pink in alkaline soil
and in nutral soil both pink and blue flowers can appear. Sprinkle a hand full of aluminum
sulfate around the base of the plant to insure the intense blue "Blue Wave" is
known fo or add lime for pink blooms..In our area a mature plant reaches 3-4 feet and
needs winter protection by hilling up siol and mulching with pine, straw, or leaves.
It blooms well in light shade in light, loamy, well drained soil. Needs winter protection,
still it usually dies back to the ground each winter in our area.
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Long Blooming Perennials
Perennials that flower are exceptionally welcome additions to the garden. Most perennials
flower for about 3 weeks each season. The best perennials flower for 6-10 weeks and the
very best flower for as long as 4 months!So with careful selection, it's possible to have
blooms from spring through fall from just a handful of plants.
SUN LOVING LONG- BLOOMERS
Scabiosa x "Butterfly Blue" (Butterfly Blue Pincushion flower): with 1 1/2 inch
lavender blue flowers starting in late May through late September. Great in containers for
long season color interest. Dead-heading improves it's apperance. 18 in. by 18 in.
Coreopsis verticillata "Moonbeam"; with 2 in. pale yellow daisy-like flowers and
airy fern-like foliage. Starts blooming in mid-June and continues into October. 18 in.
tall.
Coreopsis verticilla "Zagreb"; with 2 in. deep-gold daisy-like flowers,
fern-like foliage, starts blooming mid-June until late September. 15 in. tall
Aster x frikarii "Monch" (Frikart's aster); it's lavender-blue petals contrast
with yellow centers in 3 in. diameter flowers. It blooms from mid-July through Octoberand
matures to 30 in tall by 20 in. wide. (needs mulch for winter protection in out area).
Veronica longifolia "Sunny Blue Border";with it's deep-blue spikes of flowers
from June through September on 24-30 in. tall plants. Dead-heading improves it flowering.
Sedum x "Autumn Joy"; it's thick toothed leaves provide interest all summer. In
August it blooms with 6 in. flower-heads that start out pink then turn to bronze and last
through October. Grows 24 in. tall by 18 in. wide.
Achillea millefolium "Fire King" (Fire King Yarrow); with is't good ferny-grey
foliage and striking red flower heads, flowers heavily from the first week in June through
mid-July then rests of 2-3 weeks and blooms again from mid-August through October. 20-24
inches tall
Hemerocallis "Stella de Oro" (Stella de Oro Daylily; with it's 2 3/4 bright-gold
blooms held above 18 inch mounds of good-green foliage blooms constantly for 18-22 weeks a
season!
Chrysanthemum x rubellum "Clara Curtis" (Clara Curtis Mum); 2 1/2 inch daisys
that start out dark pink and fade to sofeter shades of pink starting in mid-July and will
bloom off and on through late September on 24 in. tall by 18 in. wide mounding plants.
Nepeta x faassenii "Dropmore" (Dropmore catmint); spikes of mauve-purple flowers
rest on beautiful silver gray mounding foliage form May then repeat blooms sparcely untill
September. The foliage is the best part! 18 to 24 in. tall
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Mid summer color -Shrubs
Planted as specimens or mixed in a perennial border, these shrubs add lush deapth to the
landscape. Summer blooming shrubs bloom on new growth and should be pruned in late winter
or early spring, before new growth starts.
Beautyberry, Callicarpa species Wonderful late summer berries- acts like perennial
Bluebeard, Caryopteris x clandonensis next to variegated miscanthus wonderful
Bottlebrush buckeye, Aesculus parviflira A big bold statement
Bush cinquefoil, Potentilla fruticosa Flowers all summer
Butterfly bush, Buddleia except B. alternifolia - perennial like what a butterfly magnet!
Coralberry, Symphoricarpos species
Elder, Sambucus species
False spirea, Sorbaria sorbifolia
Franklin's Tree, Franklinia Plant in protected area for late summer flowers. Hardiness?
Hydrangea, hills of snow, Hydrangea arborescens "Grandiflora"
Hydrandea, oakleaf, Hydrangea quercifolia Find protected area
Hydrangea, peegee, Hydrangea paniculata "Grandiflora" Traditional impact
Japanese spirea, Spirea japonica and S.x bumalda
Mallow, rose, Hibiscus moscheutos
Rose, hybrid tea, Rosa species- Try English roses by David Austin
Rose-of-Sharon,althaea, Hybiscus syriaca- Great especially new hybrids "Diana"
Snowberry, Symphoricarpos albus White fuit all winter long
St. John's wort, Hypericum species
Sumac, Rhus species
Summer-sweet, Clethra alnifolia - moisture and shade- "September Beauty" for
later
Sweetspire, Itea species
Viburnum "Summer Snowflake"- Z 6
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Late summer color -Perennials
Late Blooming Day lilies - Autumn Gold - Stella d'Ora- Big Time Happy
Iris - Immortality- Blooms early then comes back again!
Corydalis lutea Yellow Bleeding Heart- Just keeps on going
Late Blooming Astilbes- Chinese varieties- Pumila is an excellent ground cover
Scabiosa spp. esp Butterfly Blue Pink Mist- They do need dead heading
Geranium -esp sanguineum flower heavily then on and off during summer
Dicentra- Bleeding heart Luxuriant
Knautia macedonica- Very attractive plant
Salvia - azure variety - Purple Rain (this a super new variety)
Nepeta- Catmints keep timming back and they will flower all summer
Hosta- Royal Standard - Aphrodite- pure white flowers- Heavenly fragrance
Rudbeckia spp Goldsturm and Autumn Sun - Indian Summer getting better
Helianthus- Loddon Gold for big yellow color
Chrysanthemums- Some varieties flower earlier - clara Curtis
Heliopsis- Flowers for such a long time
Helenium - great for late summer color
Grasses- esp- Calamagrostis- Molina- Graziella- Too many to list!
Oregano - Herrenhausen One of my favorites
Veronica- Goodness Grows
Tricyrtis Toad Lily- very attractive easy to grow flower for woodland
Physostegia- Vivid Summer Snow
Boltonia Snowbank
Achillea Yarrows esp Appleblossom
Hibiscus- One of the biggest garden flowers!
Cimicifuga- White Pearl and Purple leafed varieties
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Native Plants
In each region of the country, native plants have evolved or adapted to the prevailing
soil and climate conditions. "Natives" are reputed to be the toughest and most
durable of their species. So the current trend favoring native plants over non-natives is
understandable.
The desire to protect and expand the use of native plants should be encouraged. . But
deciding just what constitutes a "native" is far from obvious.The difference in
plant diversity between the continents is the result of the last ice age. Many of
Pennsylvania's native plants were wiped out as ice covered most of the northeast. But
because ice didn't cover northeast Asia, that diverse plant population survives giving us
access to many fine plants whose North American relatives were lost.! Should cultivated
plants, hybrids of plants developed by selection of native forms, be excluded from the
defination of "native"? Most hybrids were developed to improve plant proformance
by encouraging genetic strenghts to create more productive and disease resistant varieties
of the orginal plants.
One aspect often overlooked in the search for natives is " zone hardiness". Our
local area is a combination of zones 4 and 5. That is our winter temperatures can dip to
between -25 to -35 degrees F. Some parts of southern Pennsylvania are less extreme,
generally milder and considered zone 6 averaging 0 to - 10 degrees F. As a result of these
climatic differences, some plants that are "native" to the southern part of our
state couldn't survive the colder winters of our northeast region.
Despite the difficulty of defining and catagorizing native plants, there are many that
deserve more attention and use. The following is a list of wise choices for our region:
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Peonies
Some may consider peonies old fashioned but modern gardeners consider them valuable garden
assets. The variety and quality available on the market today is truely amazing. Besides
long-lasting, scrumptious spring blooms (which are ideal for cutting), their lush, verdent
foliage can offer an ideal hedge or backdrop for other plants throughout the growing
season. These are amoung the longest-lived perennials, providing a lifetime of beauty.
Extraordinarily hardy (-45F), peonies need full sun and rich, loamy, well-drained soil.
Mix a little compost into the back-fill when you plant them. Plant them with their
"eyes" (buds), no deeper than 2 inches below the soil's surface. If they are
planted any deeper they may fail to bloom. Peonies may take 2-3 years to establish
themselves but once established they they demand little care. They don't have to be
divided unless they outgrow the space you've provided or you want to divide them to share
with a friend. Some have been known to reach a hundred years old and are still growing
strong.
With careful selection of varieties you can have peonies blooming in your garden from
mid-May through mid-June.
Some of Greystone's Choice Varieties:
Buckeye Belle; with rich-dark maroon, semi-double flowers carried on 30 inch stems this
early early season bloomer is sensational.
Dutchesse de Nemours; a tall (34 inch), specimen with pure white double, is sweetly
fragrant. Blooms early spring. Good cutting flower.
Carl Rosenfield; a classic standard, with it's vivid crimson-red blooms on 38 inch stems,
mid spring.
Paula Fay; an early bloomer with semi-double deep pink blooms on 30 inch stems. Good
foliage.
Peche`; very large single white flowers on a compact 28 inch plant. Outstanding in the
perennial border.Late season bloomer.
Scarlet O"Hara; aptly named this is a striking beauty with true- red single flowers
in late May, early June.
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Perennials - Hot & Dry
Conditions
Have a tour on our sunny bank- We have many varieties growing successfully
Anthemis tinctona......Golden Marguerites- yellow flowers - seeds freely
Artemesia spp..............Artemesias - Silver foliage plants
Asclepias tuberosa......Butterfly plant- Deep rooted. Don't move
Belacanda spp...............Blackberry lily-Interesting flowers. Attractrive seeds
Calamagrostis spp ........Feather reed grass. A great ornamental grass
Coreopsis spp................Coreopsis varieties. Yellow flowering daisies!
Echinacea purpurea......Coneflower. Majestic flowers
Euphorbia spp.................Euphorbia varieties
Gaillardia spp..................Blanket Flowers. Can be difficult to perennialize
Grasses...........................Fescues, Blue Lyme grass,
Helianthus spp...............Sunflower-Loddon gold is a late flowering variety.
Hemerocallis spp............Daylilies- Very tolerant of all kinds of conditions
Inula sp..........................We have a super variety on our sunny bank
Kniphofia spp..................Red Hot Pokers- New colours available
Liatris spp..........................Gayfeather. Classic native plant
Nepeta spp........................Catmint Will cover a very large area- Cool blue
Pennisetum spp.................Fountain grass- Great in mass plantings
Rudbeckia spp...................Blackeyed Susans-One of the best mid summer flowers
Sedum spp............................Sedum- All kinds available
Solidago spp..........................Goldenrods-There are some excellent ornamentals
Stachys byzantina................Lamb's Ears- Excellent ground cover
Tradescantia....... Spiderwort- easy ground cover
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Perennials for Partial Shade
Most require adequate moisture-...add organic matter to soil frequently
Aconitum........................Monkshood.....poisonous....great deer resistance
Alchemilla mollis..........Lady's Mantle....Classic of English gardens
Aquilegia spp..................Columbine......stunning flowers
Asarum spp......................Wild Ginger..... Grown for their foliage
Astilbe spp.......................Astilbe-...great all round plant- Flowers and foliage
Corydalis lutea............Yellow Bleeding heart....seeds itself ...flowers all season
Epimedium........................Barrenwort.....Becoming a popular ground cover
Filipendula spp................Meadow sweet...gorgeous pink flowers
Galium odoratum.............Sweetwoodruff...quick spreding low ground cover
Helleborus spp...................Hellebores....Early spring flowers--new colors
Heuchera.............................Coralbells--all kind of wonderful foliage available
Hosta spp.............................Hosta....There's a hosta for every situation
Lamium................................Dead nettles-..hardy reliable ground covers
Ligularia spp......................Ligularia--needs moisture--excellent flowes
Mertensia virginiana.........Virginia Bluebells....early spring flowers--blue
Polygonatum spp................Solomon's Seal...hardy relaibleground cover
Pulmonaria spp..................Lungwort--speckled foliage...lovely flowers
Tricyrtis hirta......................Toad lily----very late flowers---orchid like
Viola spp................................Violets.....choose perennial types
Waldesteinia..........................Barrenstrawberry...excellent ground cover
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Rock Gardening
Rock gardening is perhaps the closest we gardeners come to mimicking nature.
The successful rock garden captures the essence of the alpine landscape with it's harsh
outcroppings of rock, supporting some of the most beautiful and delicate looking plants.
In reality, alpine plants are some of the most hardy plants and easy to grow in the right
conditions. Most thrive in harsh conditions of drought, heat, cold, winds, thin soil and
harsh sunlight. These plants act like a mulch over their own roots, which keeps them from
drying out and keeps the soil beneath from eroding.
Construction of a rock garden, even a small simple one, is more complicated than building
many other types of gardens. But once established, amoung well placed rocks you can
compose a beautiful low-maintenance garden. The secret to successful rock garding is
drainage.To grow alpine plants requires special conditions, most vital is sharp drainage,
and a fairly open aspect. And, of course rocks, which are as important to the plants as
they are to the garden's looks. For alpine plants, rocks offer shade or warmth, they can
cool roots, protect from frost or winds and improve drainage.
Soil preparation is extremely important. The range of soil habitats is as varied as the
plants themselves ranging from soilless ledges, to gravellike fields of scree, to
depressions filled with soil. For beginners, a mix that accommodates a range of
rock-garden plants consists of one part sand, ( a mix of fine to rough), one part
peas-sized gravel, and one part good garden loam.
Choosing plants with care and restraint. There are a multitude of spring flowering plants
but your rock gardens beauty doesn't depend on spring color alone. Add dwarf, slow growing
conifers for their architectual value as well as for evergreen winter interest.Foliage
color and texture are assets in the rock garden. Consider dwarf Japanese maples for fall
color as well as for their graceful growth habits.
Above all rock gardening needs to be approached with a good deal of patience, for many
rock garden plants are slow growing.
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Types of Roses
Roses, as a group, are among the most versatile and useful of all plants.
Over the past two decades, a movement toward developing new hybrids, has taken the Rose
out of the "speciality" collectors category, and produced plants that are some
of the toughest, easiest and most rewarding you can grow. Now there's a rose for nearly
every garden and landscape use. But in this revolutionary trend, confusion reigns. How
roses are categorized, which types are available, and which would be best for your needs
in your garden are questions we need to address. We hope the following information will
help to answer some of these questions.
Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras: These are the flowers most of us think of when the word
"rose" is mentioned. Hybrid Teas produce large flowers, usually on one long stem
and Grandifloras produce the same large flower but usually in clusters. Both are ideal for
cutting. However they are disease prone and need special treatment to survive in NE PA
Floribunda Roses: Cluster roses noted for their permanence, continuity of bloom, and ease
of culture. Especially well adapted to mass plantings, hardy enough for use in medians and
along highway borders with their sturdy, bushy growth habit.
Old Shrub Roses: Elegant, romantic 19th century Victorian garden classics. Unmatched for
fragrance, colors and freedom of bloom, they are hardier, adaptable to a wide range of
soils and require less spraying and dusting.
New English Roses: a combination of the fragrance, flower form, hardiness and landscape
value of the "Old Shrub Roses", with the bright colors and everblooming flowers
of modern hybrids. David Austin Roses are in this category.
Meidiland Roses; from France come these hardy, carefree landscape roses. These are easy to
grow, disease resistant, need little spraying and some need no pruning. Most bloom
continuously, and make beautiful hedges and groundcovers
Rugosa Roses: the closest to "wild", these are the hardiest, healthiest for
adverse conditions. With sweet scented flowers that often rebloom during the season, lush,
heavily textured foliage, sturdy canes and most produce large, red hips (fruit) that
provide interest through fall and winter. Can even take a little shade.
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Shrubs for Hot & Dry Conditions
It can take several years for plants to develop true drought resistance
Arctostaphylos urv-usi .....BEARBERRY
Aronia arbutifolia........RED CHOKEBERRY
Berberis species..............BARBERRY species
Caragana arborescen.SIBERIAN-PEASHRUB
Cotinus coggygria............SMOKE BUSH
Hypericum species...........St JOHN'S WORT
Juniperus
conferta..............SHORE JUNIPER
scopularum..........ROCKY MT. JUNIPER
horizontalis.........HORIZONTAL JUNIPER
Ligustrum in variety.........Some PRIVETS
Lonicera tartarica..........HONEYSUCKLES
Malus..........................Smaller Crab appples can be used
Myric pensylvanica............BAYBERRY
Picea pungens............Dwarf varieties of Colarado Spruce
Potentilla fructicosa.......Cinquefoil - Great new varieties available
Rhus in variety................SUMAC
Rosa rugosa....................RUGOSA ROSES
Viburnum prunifolium.....BLACK HAW
Yucca filamentosa...........ADAM'S NEEDLE
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Shrubs for Partial Shade
Most require adequate moisture-...add organic matter to soil frequently
Aazlea..........hardy varietes--plant on north and east facing sites
Calycanthus floridus .....Sweetshrub
Cercis canadensis............Redbud
Clethra alnifolia...............Summersweet
Cornus mas...................Cornelian Cherry Dogwood
Euonymus fortunei........Wintercreeper
Hamamelis.......................Witchhazel
Hydrangea A.G. Annabelle1
Ilex glabra........................Inkberry
Kerria japonica.................Japanese Kerria
Mahonia spp.......................Oregon Grape Holly
Pieris japonica.....................Japanese andromeda
Pyracantha cocc...................Mohave Firethorn
Rhododendron ...................Plant on North and East side of house
Viburnum trilobum...........American Cranberrybush
Viburnum prunifolium.......Blackhaw viburnum
Amelanchier canadensis.....Serviceberry
Chionanthus virginicus.......Fringetree
Franklinia alatamaha............Franklin Tree
Tsuga canadensis...................Hemlocks
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Soil is more important
The best investment you can make in your garden is helping develop a healthy deep rich
soil. Plants will do better and maintenance much easier.
REMEMBER_soil is a community of organic and inorganic components , some are living , some
are dead. Bacteria ,fungus, worms all have important roles to play. By feeding your soil
with the appropriate amendments- it will develop into something where plants thrive rather
than just survive.
DOUBLE DIGGING is recommended where you want to plant intensively and have quite a
display. Basically this means incorporating organic soil done to about 2'- A big job but
remember it doesn't need to be done again. Double digging improves drainage - the number
one reason why most perennials die is poor drainage. A good supply of earthworms keeps
omproving the drainage.
FERTILIZING-a good soil has a good balance of plant nutrients due to their release from
decaying organic matter. Well composted manure or dehydrated cow manure is an excellent
source of organic material.
WATERING.- a soil, rich in organic matter, will absorb rainfall and hold it much longer
than a poor soil. It will not allow the soil to become water logged. It allows air to
penetrate as well as water!
MULCHES- highly recommended- Hardwood double shredded bark mulch is my favorite-
especially when used with dehydrated cow manure. It stops weeds ,helps water conservation
and adds organic matter to the soil.
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Stocking Your Pond
Crystal clear ponds are not necessarily healthy ponds. Environmently balanced ponds have a
life cycle of their own. The interaction of life in your pond, that is the balance of
plants and fish, snails and tadpoles, determines the pond's health.Because plants require
sunlight for best performance, all pools should be sited in as much sunlight as possible.
During the day plants absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. In turn, fish use the
oxygen and produce carbon dioxide. But because algae growth is also promoted by sunlight,
floating plants such as water lilies and water hyacinths are necessary to provide shade on
the waster's surface to discourage algae growth.Submerged aquatic plants not only produce
oxygen, they provide a place for fish to hide and lay their eggs. Marginal plants inhibit
algae growth by using excess nuitrients, plus they absorb heavy metals and other common
pollutants.
Fish control mosquitos by eating larvae. Snails and tadpoles, the scavangers of the pool,
eat algae and other decaying vegatation.
All of these factors combine to create the naturally balanced environment of a healthy
garden pond.
WATER LILIES should be placed with 3 inches to 3 feet of water over the top of their
container. Plant them in "heavy" soil, not commercial potting soil which is too
light weight to stay submerged. The small the pool the coverage is required. They need 2
feet of water to over winter.
MARGINAL PLANTS are planted at a depth of 0-12 inches depending on variety. And just like
selceting perennials for the garden, you should consider flower time, height and texture
for the effect you desire.
LILY-LIKE AQUATIC PLANTS want their leaves floating on the water's surface and are planted
between 3-18 inches below the water's surface.
FLOATING PLANTS are not potted at all, they merely float on the pond's surface.
SUBMERGED PLANTS, known as oxygenating plants are planted in containers and placed on the
bottom of the pond.
FISH require a pond depth of at least 3 feet to survive our local winters. Ponds with less
depth freeze too deep to accomadate over- wintering fish. Common goldfish or more colorful
koi add interest and excitement to a pool. Koi can cloufd the water.
SNAILS AND TADPOLES will appear naturally once your pond is established.
POND STOCKING GUIDE
1. Floating foliage: Cover 40-60% of the pool surface. (water lilies, floating and
lily-like aquatics.
2. Oxygenating plants: One bunch per two square feet of surface area.
3. Fish; One inch of fish per 1-2 gallons of water.
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Types of Roses
Landscape Shrub Roses
Contemporary hybridizers have created these to have the vigor and blooms of the old roses
plus long-blooming capablities. Our selection is vigorous, low maintenance, and disease
resistant. They require the same growing conditions as other roses. At "least" a
half a day of full sun, the more sun the more blooms. They enjoy good, well-drained soil
and appriciate a time released fertilizer. Regular water is critical while new plants are
establishing themselves, and during periods of prolonged drought. Some have upright growth
habits, working well as single specimens or for hedges and screens. Others have low
growing spreading natures and work effectively and beautifully as ground covers.
Some of Greystone's Choice Varieties:
" Bonica" ; Lush green foliage sets off 2 1/2 inch shell -pink double flowers
held upright in clusters of 3-5. Will reach 4 feet in height, an award winning Beauty!
Makes an excellent specimen or addition to a perennial/shrub border.
"The Fairy"; A well known, well loved rose. Hundreds of seashell pink flowers
above small green, glossy leaves, all summer long. Wonderful in a perennial bed.
"Carefree Wonder" TM; With a compact, neat habit this one never outgrows it's
bounds. With bold pink flower faces and creamy white reverses, it blooms consistantly from
spring to fall.
"Scarlet Meidiland" TM; large cluster of brilliant red, 1 inch blooms offer a
fiery display all summer long. It has a gracefull arching habit with abundant, fine
dark-green foliage.
"Alba Meidiland"; Clusters of very double clear white blossoms on arching canes.
Glossy rich green foliage is fine textured, and turns bright yellow in the fall. Slightly
fragrant.
"Carefree Delight' New and absolutely smashing.
We are now selling an excellent selection or the Canadian "Explorer" and
Parkland Roses. We have some good descriptions in our catalogue.
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Waterlilies - Planting
Assemble:
- Soil container.
- 9 or more quarts of heavy topsoil.
Water plant fertilizer.
- Gravel - 1/2" - 3/4" diameter, rinsed. NO LIMESTONE.
DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL POTTING MIXES.
Procedure:
1) Gently hose off lilies to remove foreign matter and keep wet while planting.
2) Fill pan 1/3 full of soil.
3) Add fertilizer.
4) Add more soil to fill pan 1/2 full.
5) Position lily.
6) Gently add soil around roots and tamp down.
7) Keep growing crown (at top of root formation) free of soil.
8) Thoroughly saturate soil with water.
9) Cover soil with 1/2" of rinsed gravel, again keeping crown free.
10) Lower potted lily into pool to a depth of 6-18" of water over soil surface,
making sure at least 2-3 pads rest on the water's surface.
11) Lilies require 2-3 weeks adjustment after planting before new growth resumes.
12) Soil and fertilizer may be increased (decreased) for larger (smaller) growth.
13) Feed with fertilizer once or twice a month during the growing season.
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Perennials for Wet Soils
Greystone Gardens Garden Information
Aconitum.................Monkshood
Alchemilla mollis....Lady's Mantle
Asclepias incarnata.....Butterfly weed
Astilbe xarendsii
Baptisia australia.....Blue False indigo
Boltonia asteroides...White Boltonia
Calamagrostis.............Feather Reed Grass
Caltha palustris...........Marsh marigold
Chelone lyonnii............Turtlehead
Coreopsis rosea..........Pink Coreopsis
Eupatorium spp...........Joe Pye Weed
Helenium autumnale..Helen's Flower
Hemerocallis ..............Day Lilies
Hibiscus moscheutos...Swamp hibiscus
Hosta spp......................Hosta or Plantain Lilies
Iris ensata.....................Japanese Iris
Ligularia spp..................Ligularia
Lysimachia punctata..Yellow Loosestrife
Polemonium..................Jacob's ladder
Physostegia virginiana..Obedient plant
Rudbeckia fulgida "Goldsturm"...Black eyed Susan
Trollius..................Globe.Flower
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Shrubs and Trees - Wet Soils
Aronia arbutifolia......Red Chokeberry...All season plant
Azalea viscosum...........Swamp azalea....greatr fragrance
Chionanthus virginicus ....Fringetree......fragrant native
Clethra alnifolia...........Summersweet......clove like fragrance
Cornus alba siberica....Red Stemmed Dogwood....looks good in winter
Ilex verticillata.............Winterberry-----stunning red berries
Itea virginica..................Itea.....muti season plant
Ledum groenlandicum...Labrador Tea Shrub ...unusual
Salix in ssp......................Willow varieties........all kinds ofshapes and sizes
Viburnum dentatum.....Arrowhead viburnum ......attractive fruit
Viburnum opulus...........European cranberrybush
Acer rubrum.....................Red Maple
Amelanchier-canadensis....................Serviceberry
Betula nigra.......................River Birch
Juniperus virginiana..........Eastern Redcedar.....great resource fo wild life
Nyssa sylvatica..................Sour Gum---underused native tree- great fall foliage
Taxodium distichum..........Bald Cypress.....interesting conifer- deciduous
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