by Josh Coceano | May 27, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Actinidia kolomikta can be seen framing an entrance into Mertz Hall. The deciduous twining vine can reach 15 to 20 feet and more. Several sources state that male plants create more vivid displays of random variegation of pink and white around the leaf apex. Being...
by Josh Coceano | May 23, 2011 | Plant of the Month
In the text, Growing and Propagating Showy Native Plants, Richard E. Bir ponders why fringe tree, Chionanthus virginicus, has “been slow to become appreciated.” John Bartram introduced it to England via Peter Collinson in 1736. The Royal Horticultural Society...
by Josh Coceano | May 17, 2011 | Plant of the Week
Mt. Cuba hosted a lecture and walk featuring native azaleas. Did you know it is possible to have a native azalea in bloom from mid-spring through autumn? Rhododendron calendulaceum, the flame azalea, was featured on the walk. Trusses of bright orange, scarlet, or...
by Josh Coceano | May 10, 2011 | Plant of the Week
When possible, plant Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’ in mass. Numerous violet-purple flowers give the impression of a single baseball-size flower on a 20 to 30 – inch stem. Ornamental onions are reliable bloomers for sunny, well-drained areas. Thousands...
by Josh Coceano | Apr 29, 2011 | Plant of the Week
A pair of Cornus florida ‘Pluribracteata’ can be seen flanking either end of Parrish Hall. ‘Pluribracteata’ was selected for the doubled number of white bracts. The small tree reaches 18 – 25 feet in height with an equal spread. Consider Prunus ‘Higurashi’ if space...
