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Rose

This is a rose which has many different classes, families, and varieties. There are just too many for us to identify one specifically. Because of the single rose on a long stem and the high petal count, it likely falls into the hybrid tea category. Generally speaking, rose plants need sun, well-drained soil, regular fertilizer and water regimes, and sometimes spraying to control pests. Removing the old flowers as they age will sometimes bring on more, but leave a few late in the season to form rosehips, a favorite backyard bird treat. Hips should ripen to an orange or red color. For an identification of the cultivar, suggest you contact your local rose society or visit www.helpmefindroses.com to see if your cultivar can be identified.

By | 2016-03-29T00:38:38-07:00 March 29th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Nandina Heavenly Bamboo

The Nandina family has a wide array of plants. Though named "Heavenly Bamboo" they are actually related to the Barberry family of shrubs. This is an evergreen shrub that has cultivars that can grow to 6-8 feet (smaller dwarf varieties exist). Many have clusters of small white flowers are followed by bright red berries. Foliage turns red or purplish in colder months, and new growth also has cool coloration. Appreciates some shade in hottest climates.
Proper pruning technique keeps this wonderful shrub looking great. Prune a few of the older woody canes at ground level about every 3-5 years, do not prune the top growth. Fertilize with an all purpose slow release organic fertilizer in spring to encourage the most colorful growth.

By | 2016-03-28T15:11:25-07:00 March 28th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Rose

Your cut flower is likely a hybrid tea florist rose. Because there are over150 wild species of shrubs and climbers native to Asia, Europe, North Africa and North America, plus thousands of different garden forms of varying growth and flower types divided into two broad categories Old Garden Roses and Modern Roses, we cannot identify yours specifically. Suggest you show a few clippings to a local garden center that specializes in roses or botanic garden to see if a horticulturist can identify more specifically.
You can also visit online websites such as www.helpmefindroses.com or your local rose
society. However all rose plants appreciate full sun, regular water and feed with a slow release or organic fertilizer formulated for roses.

By | 2016-03-28T11:52:27-07:00 March 28th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Camellia Japonica Issues

This is Camellia japonica. In your part of the country, it would be best to provide this plant with at least 6 hours of shade per day. Another issues in this photo is that it appears that the camellia is competing with all the grassy weeds for the water and nutrients in the soil. You might want to consider amending your soil with an amendment that says it is formulated for acid loving plants. Because your plant is not planted in it's optimum environment, it is not able to fend off diseases and pests. You seem to have a fungal leaf spot problem. Remove and properly dispose of all affected plant parts and litter. Avoid overhead irrigation and splashing water. Use a fertilized formulated for acid loving plants by following the directions on the label.

By | 2016-03-27T16:17:07-07:00 March 27th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Nandina Heavenly Bamboo

The Nandina family has a wide array of plants. Though named "Heavenly Bamboo" they are actually related to the Barberry family of shrubs. This is an evergreen shrub that has cultivars that can grow to 6-8 feet (smaller dwarf varieties exist). Many have clusters of small white flowers are followed by bright red berries. Foliage turns red or purplish in colder months, and new growth also has cool coloration. Appreciates some shade in hotter climates.
Proper pruning technique keeps this wonderful shrub looking great. Prune a few of the older woody canes at ground level about every 3-5 years, do not prune the top growth. Fertilize with an all purpose slow release organic fertilizer in spring to encourage the most colorful growth.

By | 2016-03-26T02:15:22-07:00 March 26th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Agave

Your succulent plant appears to be an Agave of which there are many species and cultivars but all are monocarpic, meaning once it blooms the "mother" plant will die. Usually there are offsets or "babies" of the mother plant that will take its place. Many do take over 20 years to bloom and the spectacular process may take month. Do not cut the flower spike off in the hopes of prolonging its life. The flowering is the natural culmination of its existence. Once the bloom has dried, many people keep it as a cut dried flower if they have the room! Outdoors provide excellent drainage, full sun and water sparingly, only when soil feels dry to the touch. Prized for its tapered, pointed leaves. Indoors, provide the brightest, indirect light possible.

By | 2016-03-25T16:31:38-07:00 March 25th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Rose

Your cut flowers belong to the Rosa genus which has many different classes, families, and varieties. There are just too many for us to identify one specifically. Because of the single rose on a long stem and the high petal count, it likely falls into the hybrid tea category. Generally speaking, rose plants need sun, well-drained soil, regular fertilizer and water regimes, and sometimes spraying to control pests. Removing the old flowers as they age will sometimes bring on more, but leave a few late in the season to form rosehips, a favorite backyard bird treat. Hips should ripen to an orange or red color. For an identification of the cultivar, suggest you contact your local rose society or visit www.helpmefindroses.com to see if your cultivar can be identified.

By | 2016-03-25T10:38:44-07:00 March 25th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Euonymus

This appears to be Euonymus forunei, or Winter Creeper. Winter Creeper, it can grow 10’ high x 20’ wide. It will grow in full sun to semi-shade. It is shrubby by nature but occasionally trailing or even climbing by its aerial rooting. It has a habit of flattening out or elongating its upright growth during heavy winter snowfalls; this gives it the name of winter creeper. It can be sheared at any time for hedges, espaliers, or border specimens. The inconspicuous creamy-colored flowering during late spring develops into 1/2 inch spherical capsules with pink-toned seeds capped by an orange dome.

If this description doesn't match your plant as it develops and blossoms, send us another picture when it's in bloom and we'll try again!

By | 2016-03-25T10:12:40-07:00 March 25th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Hydrangea Not Blooming

We see no sign of disease on your plant, but you should know that not all hydrangeas will bloom reliably in your region. Do you know the exact cultivar name of this hydrangea? Some hydrangeas will produce flower buds that can be killed by a cold winter (like we had last year). The plant will live, but it won't produce any flowers. Additionally, some hydrangeas bloom on old wood and others bloom on new wood or on both. If you have a hydrangea that blooms on new wood and you prune it every year, you're cutting off the branches that would be producing flowers the next year. To find out the answers to these questions, we need to know what kind of hydrangea you have, and we can't tell that from looking at the leaves alone.

By | 2016-03-24T22:05:02-07:00 March 24th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Azalea Leaves Yellowing

Azaleas get yellow leaves for one or more of several reasons. Lack of fertilizer made for acid-loving shrubs (azalea, camellia, gardenia, holly) or a soil pH problem that prevents the shrubs from utilizing the fertilizer. If the veins of the leaves stay green, the pH issue is more likely and can be remedied with an iron spray. If you find little black things hanging off the bottoms of the leaves, azalea lace bugs have been at work and are sucking the life and green out of the leaves. Suggest you fertilize if you haven't, have a soil test done (kits are available at your county agent or cooperative extension service and many local nurseries). If you find insect evidence, consider a systemic insecticide drench - if they are the problem, it is extensive and should be treated aggressively.

By | 2016-03-24T06:06:18-07:00 March 24th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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