Did anyone see the Geminid meteor shower this past weekend? If the cloudy weather got in the way, may I present you with an alternative.
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| Shooting Star Hydrangea via Pinterest |
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They grow well in containers and will do well outside in zones 5-9. They need to be brought in during the winter. If you are buying a forced plant and would like to keep it beyond Christmas it is suggested you immediately re pot it in rich, slightly acidic potting soil.
They can be planted outside in the above zones and will grow up to five feet tall and wide. They do best in part to full shade, particulary avoiding afternoon sun. They require moist, well drained soil.
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May also be sold as Fuji Waterfall Hydrangea. Phoenix Perennials has carried them but they are currently showing as out of stock.
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I think a post on how to get a 2nd year out of an amarylis bulb would be good. I am enjoying seeing mine grow everyday but what do I do with it when it is finished???
ReplyDeleteI have kept one going for a second year. I put it in the basement, in the dark, ignored it, brought it out about six weeks before Christmas and it bloomed. I followed the same procedure the next year but nothing happened.
DeleteI loved these as Xmas plants and saved 2 to plant outside, they are slow to produce blooms, have had a few blooms after a couple of years. They may be more successful planted in large pots and kept in a cool greenhouse over the winter?
ReplyDeleteI had a hard time finding any images of them planted outside. Makes me think the large pot is the most successful route.
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