New Varieties 2009

SuperUser Account — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:04:32 GMT

In the January/February 2009 issue of Gardening How-To, we gave you a sneak preview of the year’s best new plants. Here’s a larger list of recent introductions. Try a few in your garden this year! (If you’re searching for more information and don’t find a particular plant on the Web site we’ve given, don’t despair: Some varieties are so new they’re not even listed in catalogs yet. Check again in a few months.)ANNUALS Sutera Copa ‘Double Blue’ Early, big, and double—you can’t ask for more than that. Frilly double flowers of pale lavender show up early on this variety and last through the season. Full or part sun. Grows 6 inches tall. Source: Local garden centers. Begonia Mandalay ‘Pearl’One of two new tuberous begonias in the Mandalay series. Shimmering white ‘Pearl’ and bright pink ‘Flamingo’ join orange ‘Mandarin’. Exceptionally heat-tolerant with a graceful, cascading habit that’s perfect in hanging baskets or containers. Grows 12 inches. Source: See store locator at www.provenwinners.com. Dahlia ‘Rebecca’s World’ Extraordinary semi-cactus-form flowers open deep red, then gradually fade to white from mid- to late summer. Very floriferous: one plant will have blooms in all stages of color. Grows 30 to 36 inches tall. Perennial in Zones 8 to 10; in colder zones, store tubers inside over winter. Source: Dutch Gardens, 888-821-0448, www.dutchgardens.com. Lathyrus odoratus ‘Zinfandel’ The These extra early, ruffled blossoms offer rich shades of burgundy and the scent of orange blossoms and honey. Excellent for cut flowers. Grows 72 to 84 inches tall. Source: Renee’s Garden Seeds, 888-880-7228, www.reneesgarden.com. Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’ The first red-flowered rudbeckia from seed. Terrific planted in drifts or used as cut flowers. The dense, bushy plants produce masses of stems topped by cherry red, daisy-like flowers with chocolate centers. Grows 24 inches tall. Perennial in Zones 7 to 9. Source: Thompson and Morgan, 800-274-7333, www.thompson-morgan.com. Viola cornuta ‘Rain Blue and Purple’ The cheery blooms on this pretty annual change color as they mature. At any one time you’ll have a pool of blue, purple, and white cascading over your pot or basket. All-America Selections winner for 2009. Grows 6 inches tall and 10 to 14 inches wide. Source: Local garden centers. PERENNIALSArisaema peninsulae ‘Uulong Treasure’ This handsome jack-in-the-pulpit was discovered in Korea. Dark purple stems, variegated leaves, and flowers with black and light stripes combine in an irresistible package. Grows 3 feet tall. Zones 5 to 8. Source: Plant Delights Nursery, 919-772-4794, www.plantdelights.com. Paeonia ‘Julia Rose’Vigorous and disease resistant like a tree peony, with the long life of an herbaceous peony. Peach-pink ‘Julia Rose’ adds her spicy scent and prodigious blooming to the famous Toichi Itoh collection. Grows to 36 inches. Zones 4 to 8. Sources: See store locator at www.monrovia.com. Symphiotrichum ‘Pink Henry III’Chase away the autumn blues with these bright pink asters. Double 1½-inch blooms open in early fall. Grows 15 to 22 inches tall. Zones 5 to 6. Source: Local garden centers. Lavandula angustifolia ‘White Ice’ All the good things about lavender—the sweet scent, the soft green-gray leaves, the tidy shape—are here, along with a dramatic twist: white flower bracts. Needs good drainage; dislikes high humidity. Grows 12 to 14 inches tall. Zones 5 to 9. Source: Renee’s Garden Seeds, 888-880-7228, www.reneesgarden.com. ROSESRosa ‘JACmearo’ Sweetness 2009 Rose of the Year winner! Soft lavender color and intoxicating, sweet-lemon fragrance make this grandiflora tea rose the belle of the garden. Upright and well-branched, it grows 60 inches tall. Zones 5 to 9. Source: Jackson and Perkins, 800-929-4769, www.jacksonandperkins.com. Rosa ‘BAIage’ High VoltageElectrifying medium yellow double flowers on disease-free foliage make a shockingly beautiful addition to the garden or in a container. This low-maintenance shrub rose, part of the Easy Elegance series, grows 36 to 60 inches tall. Zones 4 to 9. Source: See store locator at www.easyelegancerose.com. EDIBLES Beet ‘Chioggia Guardsmark’Bull’s eye! The colorful red and white rings and peppery-sweet taste of these unique roots will get the kids to eat their beets. Harvest in 60 days. Source: Local garden centers. Spinach ‘El Grinta’Rich, deep green color; thick, robust leaves; and quick maturity make this slow-bolting spinach an excellent addition to cool spring and summer salads. Harvest in 25 to 30 days. Source: Local garden centers. Corn ‘Oaxacan Green’ Intriguing green kernels on this dent corn add something special to fall decorations. Stalks grow 7 feet tall; ears are 6 to 10 inches. Harvest in 95 days. Source: Johnny’s Selected Seeds, 877-564-6697, www.johnnyseeds.com. Pumpkin ‘Dakota’Pumpkin pies start here: on 12-foot vines that produce lots of 7- to 8-pound sugar pie pumpkins. And they’re cute, too! Harvest in 95 days. Source: Local garden centers. Tomato ‘Tomatoberry’Take the shape of a strawberry and the taste and color of a cherry tomato, and you’ve got this fantastic little fruit. Collect handfuls of 1-inch bright red fruits from tall, high-yielding vines. Harvest in 80 days. Source: Local garden centers.WOODIES Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailday’ Light-O-Day Now Zone 5 gardeners can have the show-stopping brilliance of a smaller variegated hydrangea. With its large pink or blue lacecap blossoms ringed in pure white, this compact attention grabber is perfect for borders and containers. It does well in part shade, and in full sun it’s stunning. Grows 36 to 60 inches tall. Zones 5 to 9. Source: See store locator at www.baileynurseries.com. Prunus serrulata ‘Taizo’ Angel’s Blush If flowering cherry trees are spring’s way of throwing a party in your yard, Angel’s Blush is the best party you’ve ever been to. Branches are covered with pink buds, which open to double white flowers with up to 30 petals each. Grows 6 feet tall and wide. Zones 5 to 9. Source: See Monrovia store locator at www.monrovia.com. Buddleia Lo & Behold ‘Blue Chip’Shrub lovers stuck in postage-stamp yards will cheer for this miniature butterfly bush, which grows only 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. It’s fragrant, it’s not invasive, and it needs no pruning. Zones 5 to 9. Source: See Proven Winners store locator at www.provenwinners.com.

Web Resource Guide January February 2009

SuperUser Account — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:25:41 GMT

Web Resource Guide January/February 2009Garden Variety, page 6Source for snow crocuses:Dutch Gardens, 888-821-0448, www.dutchgardens.com.Garden Spot:Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, 818-949-4200, www.descansogardens.org. Expert Advice, page 10For more information on companion planting and intensive planting:The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible by Edward C. Smith, Storey Books, 2000.All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew, Cool Springs Press, 2005. Design Basics, page 14P. Allen Smith Garden Home, www.pallensmith.com (click on Must Have Mail Order Catalogs). Site Specific, page 16Resources for Southeast:Nurseries Caroliniana, North Augusta, SC, 803-279-2707, www.nurcar.com Lazy S’s Farm Nursery, Barboursville, VA, www.lazyssfarm.com Resources for Southwest:Touch of Nature, Lawrenceville, GA, 770-237-0993, www.touchofnature.com High Country Gardens, Santa Fe, NM, 800-925-9387, www.highcountrygardens.com Resources for Pacific Northwest:Forestfarm, William, OR, 541-846-7269, www.forestfarm.com Gossler Farm, Springfield, OR, 541-746-3922, www.gosslerfarms.com Resources for Midwest/Mountain:Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester, VA, 804-693-3966, www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com Resources for Northeast:Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, Salem, OR, 800-525-2367, www.schreinersgardens.com Chuck Chapman Iris, Guelph, Ontario, 519-856-4424, www.chapmaniris.com Grow Your Own Groceries, page 20For more information on preserving produce:Ball & Kerr Canning Supplies, Daleville, IN, 800-240-3340, www.freshpreserving.com /pages/home/1.php. New Varieties, page 30Nurseries, retailers, and mailorder sources:David Austin Roses, Tyler, TX, 800-328-8893, www.davidaustinroses.com Dominion Seed House, Georgetown, Ontario, 800-784-3037, www.dominion-seed-house.com Dutch Gardens, Burlington, VT, 888-821-0448, www.dutchgardens.com E&R Seed Co., Monroe, IN, 260-692-6827.Earl May Seed & Nursery, Shenandoah, IA, 712-246-1020, www.earlmay.com Garden Crossings, Zeeland, MI, 616-875-6355, www.gardencrossings.com Harris Seeds, Rochester, NY, 800-544-7938, www.harrisseeds.com J. W. Jung Seed Co., Randolph, WI, 800-297-3123, www.jungseed.com Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Winslow, ME, 877-564-6697, www.johnnyseeds.com Meyer Seed Co., Baltimore, MD, 410-342-4224.Nichols Garden Nursery, Albany, OR, 800-422-3985, www.nicholsgardennursery.com Otis S. Twilley Seed Co., Hodges, SC, 800-622-7333, www.twilleyseed.com Park Seed Co., Greenwood, SC, 800-213-0076, www.parkseed.com Renee’s Garden Seeds, Felton, CA, 888-880-7228, www.reneesgarden.com Stokes Seeds, Buffalo, NY, 800-396-9238, www.stokeseeds.com Territorial Seed Co., Cottage Grove, OR, 800-626-0866, www.territorialseed.com Thompson & Morgan Seedsmen, Inc., Jackson, NJ, 800-274-7333, www.tmseeds.com Tomato Growers Supply Co., Fort Myers, FL, 888-478-7333, www.tomatogrowers.com W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Warminster, PA, 800-333-5808, www.burpee.com Wayside Gardens, Hodges, SC, 800-213-0379, www.waysidegardens.com Store locators:To find plants from a specific company, go to the sites below and enter your ZIP code in the store locator (sometimes called a retail locator or simply “where to buy”) for a list of local garden centers that are likely to carry the plant. All-America Rose Selections, www.rose.org.Bailey Nurseries, www.baileynurseries.com Blooms of Bressingham, www.bobna.com Forever & Ever Hydrangea, www.foreverhydrangea.com Monrovia, www.monrovia.com Perennial Resource, www.perennialresource.com Proven Winners, www.provenwinners.com Terra Nova Nurseries, www.terranovanurseries.com Tool Shop, page 42Sources for hoses:Dramm, Manitowoc, WI, 920-684-0227, www.dramm.com.Gardeners Supply, Burlington, VT, 888-833-1412, www.gardeners.comGemplers, Madison, WI, 800-382-8473, www.gemplers.com Lee Valley Tool, Ogdensburg, NY, 800-871-8158, www.leevalley.com

Member Tips: New Year’s Resolutions

SuperUser Account — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:53:57 GMT

I’m going to try all kinds of new and different seeds this year, as well as my tried and true favorites. ?Susan Avery, Superior, MT.I resolve to always protect my hands with garden gloves, even if I’m only going to deadhead a few flowers or pick some vegetables. ?Barbara Stanley, Augusta, GA.Let it be! No new beds, just a few new plants. I’ve been building my beautiful garden for 10 years, so in 2009 I’m going to take some time to regroup and just enjoy it for a while. ?Lynda Rettick, Bloomington, ILI’m going to trade more plants and seeds with friends from all over the country. ?Noreen Ingle, Lakeville, INI’m getting a power tiller. I never want to hand-till my garden again.?John Bailey, Tallahassee, FLMy resolution is to build a wood and wire structure over my entire garden to keep out my thieving chickens. ?Chrissy Woodward, West Fork, AR.

2009 New Varieties

SuperUser Account — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:31:25 GMT

AnnualsSutera Copa ‘Double Blue’Early, big, and double—you can’t ask for more than that. Frilly double flowers of pale lavender show up early on this variety and last through the season. Full or part sun. Grows 6 inches tall. Source: Local garden centers. Begonia Mandalay ‘Pearl’One of two new tuberous begonias in the Mandalay series. Shimmering white ‘Pearl’ and bright pink ‘Flamingo’ join orange ‘Mandarin’. Exceptionally heat-tolerant with a graceful, cascading habit that’s perfect in hanging baskets or containers. Grows 12 inches. Source: See store locator at www.provenwinners.com. Dahlia ‘Rebecca’s World’Extraordinary semi-cactus-form flowers open deep red, then gradually fade to white from mid- to late summer. Very floriferous: one plant will have blooms in all stages of color. Grows 30 to 36 inches tall. Perennial in Zones 8 to 10; in colder zones, store tubers inside over winter. Source: Dutch Gardens, 888-821-0448, www.dutchgardens.com. Lathyrus odoratus ‘Zinfandel’These extra early, ruffled blossoms offer rich shades of burgundy and the scent of orange blossoms and honey. Excellent for cut flowers. Grows 72 to 84 inches tall. Source: Renee’s Garden Seeds, 888-880-7228, www.reneesgarden.com. Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’The first red-flowered rudbeckia from seed. Terrific planted in drifts or used as cut flowers. The dense, bushy plants produce masses of stems topped by cherry red, daisy-like flowers with chocolate centers. Grows 24 inches tall. Perennial in Zones 7 to 9. Source: Thompson and Morgan, 800-274-7333, www.thompson-morgan.com.Viola cornuta ‘Rain Blue and Purple’The cheery blooms on this pretty annual change color as they mature. At any one time you’ll have a pool of blue, purple, and white cascading over your pot or basket. All-America Selections winner for 2009. Grows 6 inches tall and 10 to 14 inches wide. Source: Local garden centers. PerennialsArisaema peninsulae ‘Uulong Treasure’This handsome jack-in-the-pulpit was discovered in Korea. Dark purple stems, variegated leaves, and flowers with black and light stripes combine in an irresistible package. Grows 3 feet tall. Zones 5 to 8. Source: Plant Delights Nursery, 919-772-4794, www.plantdelights.com.Paeonia ‘Julia Rose’Vigorous and disease resistant like a tree peony, with the long life of an herbaceous peony. Peach-pink ‘Julia Rose’ adds her spicy scent and prodigious blooming to the famous Toichi Itoh collection. Grows to 36 inches. Zones 4 to 8. Sources: See store locator at www.monrovia.com.Symphiotrichum ‘Pink Henry III’Chase away the autumn blues with these bright pink asters. Double 1½-inch blooms open in early fall. Grows 15 to 22 inches tall. Zones 5 to 6. Source: Local garden centers. Lavandula angustifolia ‘White Ice’All the good things about lavender—the sweet scent, the soft green-gray leaves, the tidy shape—are here, along with a dramatic twist: white flower bracts. Needs good drainage; dislikes high humidity. Grows 12 to 14 inches tall. Zones 5 to 9. Source: Renee’s Garden Seeds, 888-880-7228, www.reneesgarden.com. Edibles Beet ‘Chioggia Guardsmark’Bull’s eye! The colorful red and white rings and peppery-sweet taste of these unique roots will get the kids to eat their beets. Harvest in 60 days. Source: Local garden centers. Spinach ‘El Grinta’Rich, deep green color; thick, robust leaves; and quick maturity make this slow-bolting spinach an excellent addition to cool spring and summer salads. Harvest in 25 to 30 days. Source: Local garden centers. Corn ‘Oaxacan Green’Intriguing green kernels on this dent corn add something special to fall decorations. Stalks grow 7 feet tall; ears are 6 to 10 inches. Harvest in 95 days. Source: Johnny’s Selected Seeds, 877-564-6697, www.johnnyseeds.com. Pumpkin ‘Dakota’Pumpkin pies start here: on 12-foot vines that produce lots of 7- to 8-pound sugar pie pumpkins. And they’re cute, too! Harvest in 95 days. Source: Local garden centers. Tomato ‘Tomatoberry’ Take the shape of a strawberry and the taste and color of a cherry tomato, and you’ve got this fantastic little fruit. Collect handfuls of 1-inch bright red fruits from tall, high-yielding vines. Harvest in 80 days. Source: Local garden centers. RosesRosa ‘JACmearo’ Sweetness2009 Rose of the Year winner! Soft lavender color and intoxicating, sweet-lemon fragrance make this grandiflora tea rose the belle of the garden. Upright and well-branched, it grows 60 inches tall. Zones 5 to 9. Source: Jackson and Perkins, 800-929-4769, www.jacksonandperkins.com. Rosa ‘BAIage’ High VoltageElectrifying medium yellow double flowers on disease-free foliage make a shockingly beautiful addition to the garden or in a container. This low-maintenance shrub rose, part of the Easy Elegance series, grows 36 to 60 inches tall. Zones 4 to 9. Source: See store locator at www.easyelegancerose.com. WoodiesHydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailday’ Light-O-DayNow Zone 5 gardeners can have the show-stopping brilliance of a smaller variegated hydrangea. With its large pink or blue lacecap blossoms ringed in pure white, this compact attention grabber is perfect for borders and containers. It does well in part shade, and in full sun it’s stunning. Grows 36 to 60 inches tall. Zones 5 to 9. Source: See store locator at www.baileynurseries.com.Prunus serrulata ‘Taizo’ Angel’s BlushIf flowering cherry trees are spring’s way of throwing a party in your yard, Angel’s Blush is the best party you’ve ever been to. Branches are covered with pink buds, which open to double white flowers with up to 30 petals each. Grows 6 feet tall and wide. Zones 5 to 9. Source: See Monrovia store locator at www.monrovia.com. Buddleia Lo & Behold ‘Blue Chip’Shrub lovers stuck in postage-stamp yards will cheer for this miniature butterfly bush, which grows only 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. It’s fragrant, it’s not invasive, and it needs no pruning. Zones 5 to 9. Source: See Proven Winners store locator at www.provenwinners.com.

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New Varieties 2009

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2009 New Varieties