Monday, October 1, 2012

New Shrubs/Grasses to Plant

I have had such a busy week and this week looks like it will be the same. I like to be busy, but not too busy. I am sure you all know what I mean.

Anyway, thanks for the comments last week.  I read and appreciated every one even if I did not email you to say so. 

Today I went right from work to Home Depot where I found some great bargain shrubs/grasses. 
I am posting pics of the labels of all of them. This is for my own benefit.  Next year when I wonder what I planted, I can look back here and find out.

The tallest grass is switch grass:


 I am very excited about this lilac shrub, Miss Kim:
 I love fountain grass in my summer containers. This perennial version looks beautiful in the name tag.


 I bought two of these dwarf  Midnight Wine Weigela.
If any of you have any of these plants, I would love to hear what you think about them. I probably won't plant them until the weekend, so if you have any suggestions on companion plants, I would love to hear that, too.
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8 comments:

  1. Sunray GardensMon Oct 01, 06:53:00 PM 2012

    I don't have any of them. I do have a couple of the very dwarf Weigela Dark Horse which I really like. Hope they make it after removing the bed they were in and transplanting them. So far so good. Just so you know they leaf out a little later in the Spring than most of the others, but only by a few weeks as I recall. The flowers are lovely on mine also. Looks like some good choices of plants you picked out.
    Cher Sunray Gardens

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  2. DebMon Oct 01, 09:10:00 PM 2012

    good for you..hope it slows down soon...

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  3. DianneMon Oct 01, 10:42:00 PM 2012

    Nice finds! That fountain grass will spread... I should be cutting off the tops of mine now before they seed. Containers will be fine, just don't let the seeds blow around.
    The lilac will be pretty too!

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  4. Gatsbys GardensTue Oct 02, 08:44:00 AM 2012

    Hi Zoey,

    I have Panicum Ruby Ribbons, Shenandoah and Northwind. Hamelin is a very nice grass, compact, does not really reseed, I leave up all winter.

    I just recommended Midnight Wine to a friend, low growing, can be used as a hedge, only 12" tall.

    You have chosen some great plants!

    Eileen

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  5. Carole BurantTue Oct 02, 03:33:00 PM 2012

    Love the look of all those plants you found at a bargain price! I haven't had a chance to go look for any around here but then I really have no more room for any more plants! lol

    Hope you're enjoying some gorgeous days like we are over here, hard to believe it's October, still wearing shorts! xoxo

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  6. Grandma Barb's This and ThatTue Oct 02, 05:58:00 PM 2012

    I don't have any of those. But I would like the lilac shrub!

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  7. JennThu Oct 11, 11:48:00 PM 2012

    I had a Miss Kim. It was a lovely little bush. Hope she performs for you!

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