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Plant of the Month:
Hibiscus Moscheutos
'Hardy Hibiscus' |
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$2 off Gallons
$1 off 4 Inch
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Luna White |
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Yes, there is an extremely cold hardy hibiscus.
Sunset Western Garden Guide rates it down to Zone 2!!! It is a native of the eastern United States with the largest flowers of all hibiscus species. They bloom in July and August here. Feed and water regularly in the growing season. They will take full sun, but part shade is best. |
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Luna Red |
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They die back completely in the fall. Cut old stalks to the ground and do not forget they are there. New stalks emerge in April/May
Drawbacks- NOT deer or drought resistant.
Varieties range from anywhere from 2 ½ to 8 feet tall. Flower color can be white, light pink dark pink, and red. Most variety’s foliage is green, but others have a darker tint to them. |
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Luna Pink Swirl |
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Look for the shorter growing ‘Luna’ or ‘Disco’ series and the taller growing varieties like ‘Plum Crazy’ and ‘Fireball’. Flowers last only a day or so, but they are so spectacular I know you will want to try one for yourself. Yes, you could grow it in a container, but they fare much better in the ground. |
Plum Crazy |
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We still have 4 inch pots available for $1.00 off regular price ($3.29) for June while supplies last!
One gallon sizes are $9.99, but take $2.00 off for the plant of the month.
July Specials
Plant of the Month
20% off regular price in July
1 gallon, 2 gallon and 5 gallon sizes!
Beating the Heat
When the hot, dry temperatures hit, we at Star Gardens seem to spend the whole day watering and re-watering. Everything here is in small containers so that it can be quite challenging to keep everything moist. Here are some ideas to think about when purchasing plants in the coming months:
- The nursery has a lot of shade (thanks, God) but that means a plant growing in a part-shade condition is going to suffer burning on the leaves if planted out in the all day sun too quickly. Consider a transition for a week or two before putting it in full-sun.
- Here at the nursery we use anti-transpirant spray on the whole place by July 1st. This helps cut down on the moisture loss by coating the leaves with a protective barrier and keeps our plants looking fresher and hopefully saves us on some water. I highly recommend it for any planting you do in the summer months, as it helps with transplant shock. Look for 'Cloud Cover' or 'Wilt Stop' in RTU spray bottles or concentrate. This saved our conifers a few years ago when we has 115 degree weather.
- We use moisture holding granules in all of our planted containers and hanging baskets. Look for 'Quench' or 'Soil Moist' to help with heat stress in these conditions. If you are inclined these can also be used for in-ground planting and might be something to consider for moisture loving plants especially.
- Can't say enough about mulching your plantings! This not only saves on evaporation water loss but helps keep your roots cooler, along with those beneficial soil micro and macro organisms. I have had several people ask about using peat moss as mulch. The answer is NO!!! Peat moss is a good moisture retainer if incorporated into the soil, but as a top dressing it will dry out and then shed water. Use bark, shredded leaves, grape pumice, straw or anything else you have handy or like the look of. To help you with this all important aspect of yard work, 'Firmulch' will be on sale the month of June. Not only is it good for your plants, soil, and water usage, mulch looks great and you can give your beds a "finished" look.
- Plant shade trees. I will be placing the bulk of my bare-root tree order by the end of June. Shade trees are not available on the S.O.F.T. (Special Order for Fruit Trees list which is due on October 31st) so if you know you want several trees of a certain variety for bare-root season 2010 (yikes!), let me know this month for early order discounts.
Happy Gardening,
Tanya
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| Monthly Specials |
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Plant of the Month
Hibiscus Moscheutos
20% off regular price in July
1 gallon, 2 gallon and 5 gallon sizes!
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| June Blooms |
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English Lavender
Echinacea
Rudbeckias (Black-Eyed Susan)
Butterfly Bush
Lavatera
Santolina
Lychnis
Daylilies
and many more...
All available at Star Gardens. |
| Master Gardeners |
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Have questions about gardening in Lake County?
Lake County Master Gardeners will have an information booth at Star Gardens Nursery on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from
10am - 1pm.
Call ahead if weather is questionable.
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| Earth Friendly Pots |
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Have you seen the line of earth-friendly pots?
They are made of all natural ingredients, are completely biodegradable, long lasting and come in great colors.
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| Senior Discount Day |
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Tuesdays
10 % OFF
ALL Purchases!
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| Hours and Location |
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Summer
9 - 5 weekly
21288 Washington St
Middletown, CA
707 987-0998
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