lophosp lofos wine red
lysimachia goldie
plectran ivy purple swedish
silver falls
Success Blue trailing
Sweet potato vine
I have for this whole year been able to post every day, but I had computer problems and super busy in the greenhouse. I will try to get back to the daily post. YES, one more night of frost for us here in Northern Iowa. I know all of you are anxious to get out in the garden. I know you think this is a different year. BUT to tell you the truth it is what our springs are like. Cold, frosty and not planting till around the 15th of May. More years like this than we have had nice weather without the frost. Stay safe, stay warm, and soon it will not be cold at night. Even the greenhouse was cold yesterday without the sunshine. Plants are happier today and growing.
The Proven winner’s have marketed a planting idea for containers. Spiller, Filler and thriller. We have several spillers here for you to use. Here is this list.
Dichondra Silver Falls ‘Silver Falls’ is a cultivar that is grown in St. Louis as an ornamental annual foliage plant. It is best grown in baskets/containers or as a seasonal ground cover. From a hanging basket, it will cascade downwards to 3-6’ long in one season. As a ground cover, plants only rise to 2-4” tall, but spread rapidly by stems rooting at the nodes to 3-4’ wide in one season. Branching silver stems are clad with soft, rounded, fan-shaped, silver leaves (to 1” across). Foliage is often described as having a metallic appearance. Tiny greenish-yellow to white spring flowers are not showy.
German Ivy German ivy or Cape ivy ( Delairea odorata, formerly Senecio mikanioides ) is neither a true ivy nor is it from Germany. Instead, it originates from South Africa and merely mimics the ivies in the Hedera genus with its lobed leaves and vining growth habit. German ivy is not fussy when it comes to growing conditions.
Sweet potato vine Marguerite Dwarf IPOMOEA Dwarf Marguerite This variety of Sweet Potato Vine has deeply lobed, chartreuse foliage and a compact growth habit. Due to its low maintenance and how easy it is to grow, it's great for beginner gardeners. Perfect as a spiller to hang over the sides of containers.
Sweet potato vine side kick bronze Sidekick Heart Bronze Ipomoea Plants combine beautifully with a wide range of colors and textures. It adds interest with its uniquely shaped foliage. This sweet potato vine is a perfect component plant in combinations and offers excellent heat tolerance! Goes all summer long!
Lophosp lofos wine red These Lophospermums have large trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the season. Lofos are self-cleaning and have a vigorous, trailing growth. Perfect as for hanging baskets!
Lysimachia FF sunburst Foliage: dark glossy green Bloom: gold Bloom Time: summer – fall Height: 2-4" Spread: 3' Shape & Form: trailing Culture USDA Zone: Z 6 Exposure: full sun/part shade Water: moderate
Lysimachia goldie is a unique variety bred by Syngenta. It is commonly used as a trailing accent plant in hanging baskets, window boxes, and container combinations. Goldii also looks lovely spilling over a rock wall and acting as low-trailing ground coverage throughout the landscape.
Magettic candy corn , known as candy corn plant or firecracker vine, is a beautiful and exotic vine that is native to South America. This vine is a member of the Coffee family, although it bears no resemblance at all. It will grow in full to partial sun. It does well indoors and out, and can grow to 15 feet as long as it is supported well. The flowers are red-orange tubular shape, with bright yellow tips, making it look like candy corn or fireworks.
Muchi wire vine Botanical Name Muehlenbeckia axillaris Common Name Creeping Wire Vine, Sprawling Wirevine, Matted Lignum Mature Size Up to 6 inches Sun Exposure Full Sun/ Partial Shade Soil Type Tolerates a variety, but must be well-drained Soil pH Not particular Bloom Time Late spring Flower Color White Hardiness Zones 5 to 9 Native Area New Zealand and Australia
Many kinds of wave petunia
Easy wave beachcomer
Easy wave great lake mix
Easy wave opposite mix
Easy wave south beach mix
Easy wave star fish mix
Easy wave yellow
Wave Pink
NEW! Success blue is a trailing variety
Plectran ivy purple Swedish Soft, fuzzy, purple-tinged leaves make this Plectranthus a good companion plant in containers. Care Provide part shade and well-drained soil.
Portulaca color blast lemon twist Colorblast Lemon Twist Portulaca Plants bring a mass of yellow and white blooms over fleshy, green foliage. These succulents are drought and heat tolerant. Portulaca plants are a great option for hanging baskets, containers, or planting along rock walls.
4 kinds of supertunia
Mini vista indigo
Vista bubblegum
Vista snowdrift
Vista fuchsia
Thumbergia Arizona Swedish Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11. In St. Louis, it is perhaps best grown as an annual vine that is replaced each spring. Grow in organically rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best with some afternoon shade. Easily grown from seed sown directly in the garden after last frost date. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date for earlier bloom. Also may be grown in containers that can be overwintered indoors in a warm sun room. Cuttings may be taken from favorite plants in late summer for overwintering
Vinca vine
till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky's Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa 641-794-3337 641-903-9365
The Proven winner’s have marketed a planting idea for containers. Spiller, Filler and thriller. We have several spillers here for you to use. Here is this list.
Dichondra Silver Falls ‘Silver Falls’ is a cultivar that is grown in St. Louis as an ornamental annual foliage plant. It is best grown in baskets/containers or as a seasonal ground cover. From a hanging basket, it will cascade downwards to 3-6’ long in one season. As a ground cover, plants only rise to 2-4” tall, but spread rapidly by stems rooting at the nodes to 3-4’ wide in one season. Branching silver stems are clad with soft, rounded, fan-shaped, silver leaves (to 1” across). Foliage is often described as having a metallic appearance. Tiny greenish-yellow to white spring flowers are not showy.
German Ivy German ivy or Cape ivy ( Delairea odorata, formerly Senecio mikanioides ) is neither a true ivy nor is it from Germany. Instead, it originates from South Africa and merely mimics the ivies in the Hedera genus with its lobed leaves and vining growth habit. German ivy is not fussy when it comes to growing conditions.
Sweet potato vine Marguerite Dwarf IPOMOEA Dwarf Marguerite This variety of Sweet Potato Vine has deeply lobed, chartreuse foliage and a compact growth habit. Due to its low maintenance and how easy it is to grow, it's great for beginner gardeners. Perfect as a spiller to hang over the sides of containers.
Sweet potato vine side kick bronze Sidekick Heart Bronze Ipomoea Plants combine beautifully with a wide range of colors and textures. It adds interest with its uniquely shaped foliage. This sweet potato vine is a perfect component plant in combinations and offers excellent heat tolerance! Goes all summer long!
Lophosp lofos wine red These Lophospermums have large trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the season. Lofos are self-cleaning and have a vigorous, trailing growth. Perfect as for hanging baskets!
Lysimachia FF sunburst Foliage: dark glossy green Bloom: gold Bloom Time: summer – fall Height: 2-4" Spread: 3' Shape & Form: trailing Culture USDA Zone: Z 6 Exposure: full sun/part shade Water: moderate
Lysimachia goldie is a unique variety bred by Syngenta. It is commonly used as a trailing accent plant in hanging baskets, window boxes, and container combinations. Goldii also looks lovely spilling over a rock wall and acting as low-trailing ground coverage throughout the landscape.
Magettic candy corn , known as candy corn plant or firecracker vine, is a beautiful and exotic vine that is native to South America. This vine is a member of the Coffee family, although it bears no resemblance at all. It will grow in full to partial sun. It does well indoors and out, and can grow to 15 feet as long as it is supported well. The flowers are red-orange tubular shape, with bright yellow tips, making it look like candy corn or fireworks.
Muchi wire vine Botanical Name Muehlenbeckia axillaris Common Name Creeping Wire Vine, Sprawling Wirevine, Matted Lignum Mature Size Up to 6 inches Sun Exposure Full Sun/ Partial Shade Soil Type Tolerates a variety, but must be well-drained Soil pH Not particular Bloom Time Late spring Flower Color White Hardiness Zones 5 to 9 Native Area New Zealand and Australia
Many kinds of wave petunia
Easy wave beachcomer
Easy wave great lake mix
Easy wave opposite mix
Easy wave south beach mix
Easy wave star fish mix
Easy wave yellow
Wave Pink
NEW! Success blue is a trailing variety
Plectran ivy purple Swedish Soft, fuzzy, purple-tinged leaves make this Plectranthus a good companion plant in containers. Care Provide part shade and well-drained soil.
Portulaca color blast lemon twist Colorblast Lemon Twist Portulaca Plants bring a mass of yellow and white blooms over fleshy, green foliage. These succulents are drought and heat tolerant. Portulaca plants are a great option for hanging baskets, containers, or planting along rock walls.
4 kinds of supertunia
Mini vista indigo
Vista bubblegum
Vista snowdrift
Vista fuchsia
Thumbergia Arizona Swedish Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11. In St. Louis, it is perhaps best grown as an annual vine that is replaced each spring. Grow in organically rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best with some afternoon shade. Easily grown from seed sown directly in the garden after last frost date. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date for earlier bloom. Also may be grown in containers that can be overwintered indoors in a warm sun room. Cuttings may be taken from favorite plants in late summer for overwintering
Vinca vine
till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky's Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa 641-794-3337 641-903-9365
