This unique annual has been intriguing Sprucedale Garden employees, catching everyone's eye with its intricate orchid-like flowers and long, delicate stems. There's nothing else quite like it, especially this late in the season! The Peacock Gladiolus is not only pleasing to the eye, but to the nose as well, with a strong, sweet fragrance!
Who says we’re in the “Summer Doldrums” (also known to beekeepers as the summer dearth)? OK, there aren’t as many shrubs and trees blooming now in mid-August as there were in the spring months, but there are some interesting and important trees flowering right now. Their importance is due to the fact that many pollinators, including [...]
It's mid-May, that time of the year when lilacs bloom in full force, their vibrant colors and fragrance making them the focal point of any garden or landscape. We have a large variety of lilacs, from the re-blooming Bloomerang to French lilacs in delicious colors of lavender, red-purple and lilac. The classic lilac belongs in everyone's [...]
We have a wide variety of delicious, fragrant herbs! All herbs have a unique set of uses, whether it be for a recipe, decoration or medicinal. Luckily, we have an herb for every occasion. It's hard to pick just one! Golden Oregano Mint (Verigated Pineapple) Lime Basil Red Rubin Basil Cilantro Mother of Thyme
Mona Lisa Lilly A fragrant flower that blooms midsummer. Vibrant and fragrant with giant flowers, the Mona Lisa Lilly is perfect inside any home. Ombrella Mimosa The Ombrella Mimosa is a very exotic-looking tree with brightly colored fragrant flowers. It catches not only people's attention, but birds' as well. Native to Iran eastward to Japan, [...]
Laburnum Pendula Weeping Golden Chain "The hanging 'chains' are very striking. It's very nice. It bloomed recently." White Fringe Tree "It has fragrant, white flowers. It's native to the area. The white against the green - that contrast is so neat." Astilbe "These are not quite open, but they're pretty like this. They come in many [...]
Lemon Basil Grown primarily in the Southern part of Asia, Lemon Basil has a strong citrus scent but a mild flavor. It's primary use is in cooking, including syrups and grilled seafood. Arp Rosemary Fragrant and flavorful, this herb is a favorite for seasoning. It also can be added to flower arrangements to add some extra aromas [...]
Like a genie emerging from the lamp, the "Genie" Magnolia is like magic. From Spring to Summer the Genie repeatedly blooms, blessing gardens and vases alike with a consistent deep magenta color. It also releases an enchanting subtle, sweet aroma. Details: An upright plant, the "Genie" Magnolia can reach about 10-13 feet in height and around 5 [...]
We have a TON of plants right now, some of which are JUST beginning to bloom now! In late July, early August, a lot of flowers bloom and planting/gardening is still a possibility. Just remember to use more water! Lime Light Hydrangea Trumpet Creeper Vines Pia Dwarft Hydrangea Lingularia (Shady Area Perennial) \ Astilbe Hibiscus [...]