lycoris, pink magic lily

QuestionI am starting the process of digging 4 large clumps with about 10 bulbs per clump from a neighbors yard. I live in zone 5. Do I keep the bulbs together or pull them apart? How deep do I plant them? I have to

rose mallow

QuestionI just purchased a rose mallow in a gallon container. Can this be left in the container over the winter or must it be planted in the ground? (LIsland) AnswerLavatera trimestris, Rose Mallow, is often confus

Winterize Flowers

QuestionCan I winterize lantana in 4 pots that i have rooted all so roses an crept myrtle I live in Wilmington North Carolina I can put them in the garage, I would like to keep them out side. I need to know ho

Pansys and Polyanthus

QuestionAre pansys and polyanthus perennials or annuals. AnswerViola x wittrockiana -- Pansies -- are members of the Violaceae family; technically, they are hardy BIENNIALS, but they are almost always treated as an

care of potted perennials for winter

QuestionI have potted Asiatic lilies, hibiscus, bell flowers, calla lilies, datura, and mums. How do I care for these plants over the winter so I can plant them in the ground in the spring? Where should I store them

Hydrangia Limelight

QuestionMy (2) 2 mo old Limelights had great flower balls but they are going by (Sept 15 in Zone 3 - northern NJ). They are 3-4 ft ht & in almost full bloom when bought. Meanwhile I just cut them back above the leav

Miscanthus Sinensis Huron Sunrise

QuestionI live in Southern Connecticut, Zone 6a, and would like to use Miscanthus Sinensis Huron Sunrise as a foundation plant. I love the color and the height. My only concern is will this variety of Mi

coral yucca & day lilies

QuestionI have 2 questions for you. The first one is about 2 coral yucca plants that I was given last year. At that time they were blooming and they bloomed long after I planted them but this year I had

wintering perennials in flower boxes in Canada

QuestionMy son lives in the Toronto, Ontario area of Canada and wants to put flowering vines in cedar boxes on his deck. We were wondering which perennial would be the best for that area and how do we treat them An

lupine

QuestionI work at a small nursery. We used to grow lupine from seed with great results. Then we bought plugs 2 yrs running and most of the lupine died mysteriously. We checked for pests and disease

Forcing Tulips?

QuestionI have some tulips that I bought from Wal-Mart last spring and when they died back I cut the stems off, peeled the bulbs, and stuck them in the mini fridge. Imagine my surprise, when upon checking on them af

Weeds and compost

QuestionShould I put compost in and around my plants now or wait till spring? Also, can I kill nasty creepy crawley weeds with vinegar and alchol without harming already planted tulip bulbs and regular p

What is it?

QuestionQUESTION: I have a plant that hs green spears that grow (similar to Gladiolas) and a long stem (2 feet) that grows into a large round bunch of bell-like flowers. They were blue last year but they came back a

dead english lavender

Questionlast year I planted 2 English lavender plants. they both did well last year and doubled in size this year. I planted 2 more this year, they were doing well also. Then, I added some new compost and topsoil to

Hydrangeas - when to cut back?

Question Hydrangea Hello Tom, I live in South Jersey and I have 2 hydrangeas that are in the front of my home. Last year around this time, I cut them back almost to the ground and they returned to full size (

Jasmine Green Beans ??

QuestionMy jasmine is the type with fragrent flowers and Im training it to grow on some wire on my fence. For the last year or two they grow what looks like green beans, typically two beans sharing one stem. &

Oxalis deppei Iron Cross winter care

Question Lucky Clovers Timeline Hello Tom, Last April, I purchased a Buzzy Seeds Lucky Clover Grow Kit containing three bulbs of what Ive discovered are actually Oxalis deppei Iron Cross. I was am

cyclamens

Questionare cyclamens perennials or annuals AnswerHi Paul, Thanx for your question. Cyclamens are perennial although some may be treated as annuals due to lack of hardiness in certain climates. Here is a link

Calandiva Loosing

QuestionPicture 3 QUESTION: Hi, I have 2 pots yellow calandivas, condition 5 months old after last blooming. Followed instruction how to care calandiva carefully. In attached picture 3: the right stem is a

euonymous variegated green and white

QuestionHi, Does this plant need an acid fertilizer, such as Miracid? Thank you, Karen Answ