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San Diego’s Independent Nursery Since 1928 TM OCTOBER 2017

IN THIS ISSUE Spooky For Your

Spooky Colors 1 From Mexico & Japan 1 Make Pumpkins Last Longer 1 To Do List: October 4 Come See Our Barrel! 4 Words From Walter: Trees 5 Biennials Facts & Tips 5 What’s In Your Fall Bed? 6 Poway Kokedama Workshop 6 Creating A Wildlife Habitat 7 Old Ben’s Specials 7 Holiday Open House 8 October Classes 9 Planting Horse Tail 9

Pennisetum rubrum Crinum ‘Sangria’ With Halloween just around the corner, will recall that Gomez Addams would Mexico And Japan both stores have plants that might often give to his wife, Morticia. If provide the spooky look you want to he were to gift her with a , it could Are Home To achieve in a . very well be Crinum ‘Sangria’. This is a tall plant with - foliage Beautiful Plants Pennisetum rubrum ‘Giant’ or ‘Fire- that blooms with a lily-like . By Walter Andersen, Jr. works’ has black- foliage and It has a weeping habit and could steal fuzzy flower spikes. It is a tall and the show in a container. showy plant that could be the thriller in your Halloween container garden. Another black-colored thriller is Aeonuim ‘Zwartkop’. This succulent If you were a fan of the television show, The Addams Family, then you continued p2

Make Pumpkins Last Longer By Botanical Interests

Autumn is here, and nothing says Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ October like “pumpkin”. In addition to starring in delicious food dishes, there Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ is a are many creative ways to decorate very bright -green perennial with pumpkins for fall. Speaking of grass from Japan. ‘Golden Hakone pumpkin decorations, did you know Grass’ is often used as a common that the Jack O’Lantern came from name and it grows as a clump to an Irish myth? In the myth, Jack put about 12” tall, perhaps a little wider an ember in a hollowed-out turnip, in time. It can brighten up a shady and he became known as “Jack of the area. In coastal areas, it tolerates continued p4 full sun. Plant in rich, well drained, continued p3 10.17 2

Spooky Colors continued from p1

Aeonuim ‘Zwartkop’ Hamelia ‘Sierra ’ will fare well in a container or you can transplant it in the garden. Hamelia ‘Sierra Red’ would be a good match with its red- blooms and Black Mondo Grass bright green foliage. Add some Black Mondo Grass and a Halloween pick or decorative item and you would have a versatile container garden that could be replanted for Thanksgiving. Since Black Mondo Grass is low-growing, it makes good filler for a container. Fill in with other plants such as red leaf lettuce or Scarlet Bor Kale (why not have container that are partially edible)? Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’ or Sedum ‘Dragon’s Blood’ won’t continued p3 Scarlet Bor Kale Sedum ‘Dragon’s Blood’

Red Leaf Lettuce Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’ 10.17 3

Spooky Colors continued from p2 disappoint as filler and for a spiller, how about Black Potato Vine? For splashes of that could also be the thriller in a container, look no further than Gloriosa Daisy ‘Autumn Colors’, Lantana, or Marigolds. Don’t miss Plectranthrus ‘Mona Lavender’. It has purple and the bright green foliage is dark purple underneath! If you don’t feel like designing a Hallo- ween container, grab a pot of ornamen- tal peppers and a piece of Halloween yuccoides décor; put it in a container and voila; instant spooky container garden! • Gloriosa Daisy ‘Autumn Colors’ Mexico And Japan continued from p1

moist soil as you would with most ferns. Consider this for borders along shaded walks, or cool rock gardens. It is a frost hardy plant. Beschorneria yuccoides is a beautiful plant native to Mexico. It resembles plants but the leaves are spindles. The long, strap-like leaves have a bright streak of yellow in the center. In early summer the plant sends up a flower spike of coral pink Black Potato Vine Lantana stalks with bell shaped yellow-green flowers three feet or more above the plant. It is great as a specimen in a container or in the soil with other landscape plants. •

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Pumpkins continued from p1 TO DO LIST: Lantern” which was shortened to Jack mold from taking over. Soaking a October O’Lantern over time. No matter what carved pumpkin in a diluted bleach your creative inspiration, here are some solution has proven to be the most tips to enjoy pumpkins longer. effective method for keeping it fresh and rot-free for a full week (possibly a PLANTING [1] Choose your pumpkin carefully little longer). A soft stem, nicks, or bruises are indi- California natives and drought- [4] Do nothing—Really! cations that they may have started tolerant plants are best planted this rotting, so these pumpkins will not For carved pumpkins, several so-called time of year to get root systems hold up as long. remedies like glue and hairspray actu- established. Bulbs like Daffodils, ally cause mold to build up more [2] Decorate pumpkins quickly than doing nothing. An all- Ranunculus, Freesias, Anemones and Painted, glittered, and stenciled pump- natural pumpkin can last up to a week, more. Winter annuals like Stocks, kins are beautiful and hold up much although the carving may shrivel a Snapdragons, Pansies, and Primrose longer than carved pumpkins. little bit (a great asset for a spooky, are good for shade areas. Cool witches face!). [3] Carve only a few days ahead season vegetables, shrubs such as [5] Protect from heat All carved pumpkins look their best in early Camellias and Azaleas, and the first three days, so schedule carving Bring pumpkins inside if the weather trees that provide wonderful fall color is hot. parties accordingly. Keep carved pump- • such as Cotoneaster, Liquidambar, kins clean and sanitized to prevent and Ginko. Overseed Bermuda lawns with Annual Rye. It’s a great time to Come See Our Barrel! plant Fescue from seed or sod. WATER Our Poway store is one of six busi- nesses sponsoring and hosting a When dry Santa Ana Winds arrive, hand-painted wine barrel to preview make sure to get extra water before the 5th annual Ramona Art on plants and lawns as needed, and Wine Festival where one of the especially container plants. many events includes an auction of the barrels. The festival will be held at FERTILIZE Begent Ranch, 18528 Highland Valley Road in Ramona on November 4th For lawns, use Marathon Fertilizer from 11am to 5pm. The barrel we are for tall fescue, and Bonide DuraTurf sponsoring was painted and carved by Weed & Feed to feed grass and artist Jackie Neal, a Poway resident. • control broadleaf weeds. Feed ornamentals with Gro-Power. Feed vegetables with Gro-Power Tomato and Vegetable Food or Dr. Earth Organic Tomato and Vegetable Food. Feed citrus, avocado, and fruit trees

Hand-painted by Poway with Gro-Power Citrus and Avocado resident Jackie Neal Food. Feed palms and tropicals with Gro-Power Palm Tree and Tropical Food. Do not feed Camellias until after they are finished flowering. • 10.17 5 Words From Walter Biennials Facts, Tips, & Fun Information Trees By Walter Andersen, Jr. By Botanical Interests

Strawberries on a Tree? Well, not quite. Arbutus unedo com- pacta, or “Compact Strawberry Tree” is a pretty, smaller growing tree to about 8’ - 10’. Its combination of green leaves and cinnamon colored bark is eye catching. In summer, it forms Magnolia grandiflora clusters of small blooms that Biennials live for only two years, are followed by seedpods eventually A Dwarf Magnolia producing foliage the first year and turning orange to red-orange that re- flowers the second. If you sow them semble strawberries as they mature in Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem now, the foliage will grow this year, fall. The fruit is edible, but bland and Dwarf’ is a wonderful smaller growing and give you a big boom of blooms not commonly used for food. Grow it Southern Magnolia. It has large, glossy, this coming spring! as a great smaller growing tree/large green foliage and huge, fragrant 5” to shrub. It is an attractive addition to 6” white blooms from late spring into Biennial Tip: Plan your blooms! Sow almost any landscape. It is water wise fall. The great thing about these dwarf some seeds now for next spring, and once established which is another plus. magnolias is that they don’t become sow again next fall for the following huge trees as some of their relatives. spring. Since there is a bonus of This variety maxes out at about 20 to many biennials reseeding, you have 25 feet tall yet still delivers the great ensured beautiful biennial flowers magnolia blooms that everyone loves. year after year. Growing 10 to 15 feet wide, they are Hollyhock is a favorite biennial and much better suited for neighborhoods. Botanical Interests added a new one Here’s an interesting tidbit. Most of to their collection this year that has the growers leave the lower branches a wonderful story. on in case you prefer a low branching Outhouse Hollyhock: No garden tree. • should be without the prolific and Arbutus unedo compacta long-blooming hollyhock. Did you know that they were traditionally grown near outhouses? Some say to hide the outhouse; others say they were grown there as a signal to ladies WAN To Partner with NCL at Holiday Time so they did not have to ask where it We are pleased to work again with the Poway chapter of the National was located. ‘Outhouse’ includes pink, Charity League in conjunction with their annual holiday home tour. white, red, and burgundy flowers The event, to be held December 2, allows ticket holders to view and some have contrasting centers. three Poway homes beautifully decorated for the holidays. Tickets Flowers have a long bloom period and are $25 and will be available for sale at our store in Poway. Tickets are edible! They are fairly drought- will include a coupon for that evening’s holiday open house at the tolerant but perform best with ample Poway store. See page 8 in this newsletter for information regarding moisture and rich soil; otherwise, both stores’ holiday open houses. • practically care-free! They can con- tract rust so keep an eye out for this fungus. They attract pollinators and are deer resistant. • 10.17 6 What’s In Your Fall Bed? Poway To Hold By Walter Andersen, Jr. Kokedama Workshop

Sweet Pea Shrub

‘Sweet Pea Shrub’ is the common name for Polygala dalmaisiana. The lavender-purple blooms resemble tiny orchid flowers. They cover the plant Russian Sage non-stop from spring to fall. You may even have blooms in winter. The foliage trimmed to maintain the size you pre- is -green and the shrub grows 3’ fer. In fact, trimming off spent blooms to 4’ tall. It can be trimmed back which will encourage more later on. It is a low will make the plant bushier. There is a water plant once established. dwarf variety that is more compact. It Asparagus ‘Meyerii’ is a wonderful Create a Moss Ball based on grows best in full sun to part shade. plant that is very easy to grow. It forms Japanese Traditions Avoid dark, shaded areas with this one. long stems (like tails) from a central We think you’ll have a ball at this ‘Russian Sage’ is a very colorful plant clump. The plant grows to about 24” class! A moss ball that is and Oct. that blooms from late spring to fall. tall and about 40” to 48” in diameter. 28 (9:30am) at our Poway store is (Perovskia is the botanical name) This The stems are covered with lots of the date that you will learn about woody perennial is tough and loves tiny bright green leaves that are fluffy the sun. The plant is covered with tiny looking. They can have little white Kokedama (Ko Kay Da Ma), a unique lavender- flowers and grows to blooms that if pollinated develop into form of living art. It is simply a ball of 48” tall. There is also a dwarf variety seed pods of bright orange-red little soil covered by moss then arranging that only grows to 2 feet. It is easily balls about 1/4” in diameter. The plant plants that will grow into it. looks great year-round and the The class will be taught by Kanako unusual shape draws attention. It grows best in half day shade, Yamada, owner of Kodama Forest. more shade inland where it is She made her first Kokedama with a warmer. It is a great potted house plant when visiting her family plant, but will grow larger in in Japan after being inspired by her the ground. It is hardy and not uncle and taught by her father. fussy but will appreciate the The class is limited to 15 people and addition of soil amendment there is a $28 materials and instruc- when you plant. Fertilize with E. B. Stone General Propose tion fee. Call 858-513-4900 to rsvp Organic plant food every two and pre-pay for the class. Participants months. It can be planted in will have access to the supplies full sun but tends to get a (moss, soils, materials, and plants) lighter green. • needed to make a moss ball and Asparagus ‘Meyerii’ are welcome to bring gloves and an apron to wear. • 10.17 7 Old Ben: Old Ben's Specials

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