Becky, what are you growing this year that is new?

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      Good morning.  8:00 AM   Cloudy skies today high of 52F(11C) chances of rain tonight.  This is typical spring weather.  Stay safe, stay warm.
 
Australia family and friends for March 26, Wed. with a pleasant day of 72F(22C).  Clear conditions.  You enjoy, stay safe, stay cool. 
 
I am almost asked what I am growing this year that is new.  Here are two that I planted yesterday.  Australia family, do you see that this eucalyptus is native to southeast Aust. 
 
StyX Eucalyptus
Attractive, large, silvery-blue leaves have the typical eucalyptus fragrance. Fast growing, vigorous plants have extraordinary branching. Great for containers, bedding and landscapes. When used as a cut or dried flower, it has a vase life of approx. 7 to 10 days
Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Common Name: Gum tree
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Attractive, eye-catching plant with large, silvery-blue leaves. Fast growing and vigorous with extraordinary branching.
Grower Information:
Attractive, eye-catching plant with large, silvery-blue leaves. Fast growing and vigorous with extraordinary branching. True-to-type tested. Native to southeastern Australia.

Dichondra silver surfer new variety of dichondra
Diascia/ Dichondra  ‘Silver Surfer’
• Use: Silvery green foliage looks great in containers. Slightly cupped, disc-shaped leaves cascade along delicate silver stems and can grow up to 5 feet long! Vigorous but not over whelming, dichondra plays well with others. Excellent
branching means it can also work well as a ground cover. Fantastic in hanging baskets. • Exposure/Soil: Full– part sun. Moist, well-drained soil, but
not soggy. Use slow-release fertilizer two times a year. Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.  • Growth: Long silvery stems, sometimes reaching 2-4” tall and 10-12” wide feet or more, bear silvery, small leaves.  • Hardiness: Zone 10-11; Annual • Foliage: Rounded fan shaped silver-stemmed foliage with a cascading habit.  • Flower:  Not known for flowers.
See what I plant today and I will share with you.  Till next time, this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365 Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse