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Flowers have critical temperature requirements, too

Posted on April 25, 2018 by tedmanzer

Last week I discussed temperature requirements for different vegetable crops. Flowers are not all the same either. Some hardy annuals like pansies are usually planted in the fall around here. They tolerate cold soils and temperatures below freezing. Snapdragons aren’t … Continue reading →

Posted in general nature | Tagged annuals, bedding plants, biennials, cold soil, frost tolerant, full sun, hardening off, phosphorus, planting dates, shade loving, short lived perennials, soil temperature, wind damage | 1 Comment

Peonies are an old fashioned flower with a sweet scent

Posted on June 4, 2016 by tedmanzer

A few weeks ago I wrote about lilacs. Many northern transplants love lilacs and often have difficulty growing them here in eastern North Carolina. Peonies are herbaceous perennials with fantastic aroma. However, they also struggle with our hot summers. When I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anemone peony, double peony, herbaceous perennials, long lifespan, low maintenance, peony, semi double, short blooming period, single peony, wind damage | 1 Comment

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