Fall planting 2024 – A Stitching

Five x Two, Asclepias Mixture. Cold climates: Mulching around the base of the plant can help in cold climates. In the fall, you can cut the plant back to the ground and cover it with mulch to protect the roots from freezing.
Asclepias Mixture roots 10 20 2024 Asclepias, commonly known as milkweed, has leaves that vary in shape and size depending on the species. Generally, they are oval or oblong, with smooth margins, and can be hairless or slightly hairy. Some species, like Clasping Milkweed, have leaves that clasp the stem, while others, like Narrow-leaved Milkweed, have narrow, pointed leaves. Milkweed leaves exude a milky sap when damaged and are the primary food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of Asclepias leaves: Shape: Leaves can be oval, oblong, lance-shaped, or even whorled (arranged in a circle around the stem) depending on the species. Size: Leaf size varies, with some species having leaves that are 2-6 inches long and others having leaves that are 3-8 inches long. Texture: Leaves can be hairless (glabrous) or slightly hairy (hairy or pubescent). Venation: Milkweed leaves typically have a central midvein and side veins that are visible. Arrangement: Leaves can be opposite (arranged across from each other on the stem), alternate (arranged one after the other on the stem), or whorled (arranged in a circle around the stem) depending on the species. Color: The upper surface of milkweed leaves is generally dark green, while the lower surface may be lighter green. Margins: Leaf margins can be smooth, wavy, or even have a slight curl, depending on the species. Importance: Milkweed leaves are crucial for monarch butterflies, as they are the only food source for monarch caterpillars. Toxicity: All milkweed species contain cardiac glycosides, making them toxic to most animals, but the monarch butterfly has evolved to tolerate them. Asclepias amplexicaulis (Clasping Milkweed) Asclepias amplexicaulis (Clasping Milkweed): Minnesota Wildflowers. … Leaves are 3 to 5 inches long, to 2 inches wide, hairless … Minnesota Wildflowers

Coral Sunset Peony. After the ground freezes apply a light layer of mulch, about one inch deep, over the crown of the plant after the ground freezes. Planted 10/20/2024.

Duchesse de Nemours Peony. Planted 10/20/2024.

Karl Rosenfield Peony. Planted 10/20/2024.

Sarah Bernhardt Peony. Planted 10/20/2024.

One, Watermelon Hibiscus. Winter mulch before the first hard frost, Mulch +/- 2″. Pull mulch back in spring.
summer carnival hibiscus root was similar in size to Watermelon Hibiscus. Watermelon Hibiscus root planted 10/20/2024.

One, Summer Carnival Hibiscus. Winter mulch before the first hard frost, Mulch +/- 2″. Pull mulch back in spring.
summer carnival hibiscus root. Root planted 1024/2024.

Three x One, Midnight Marvel Hibiscus — One, Midnight Marvel Hibiscus. Winter mulch before the first hard frost, Mulch +/- 2″. Pull mulch back in spring.

Berry Awesome Hibiscus. Winter mulch before the first hard frost, Mulch +/- 2″. Pull mulch back in spring.

Hollandbulb Amaryllis purchased bulb Nov 2023

1. Force dormancy – Place the amaryllis in a cool, dark, dry location with a temperature between 45–60°F for 8–12 weeks. Stop watering and fertilizing the plant.
2. Prepare to repot – When the leaves are completely dry and brown, cut them back to 1–2 inches above the bulb.
3. Repot and water – Repot the bulb in fresh potting soil, making sure the shoulders of the bulb are above the soil line. Water it thoroughly and place it in a warm, sunny location with temperatures around 60–65°F.
4. Expect flowers – Within 4–6 weeks, flowers should develop.
5. Care for the flowers – Water the amaryllis once a week and place it in indirect sunlight. To prevent the flowers from breaking, you can stake the plant with a sturdy branch or bamboo garden stake.
6. Deadhead – As the flowers finish, cut the bloom stalks back to about 1–2 cm above the bulb. Continue watering until the foliage naturally dies back.

Water well and place in an area of your home which stays warm and receives indirect sunlight.
Continue to provide water on a weekly basis to keep soil slightly moist but not wet.
Once blooms have faded, cut off the flower stalk as close to the base as possible. Keep the soil slightly moist and add house plant fertilizer if desired.
Begin with-holding water in late July or early August and allow the bulb to go dormant and dry out completely in a sunny area. In early fall, remove and clean the bulb of old scales and any remaining dead foliage.
Re-pot plant whenever desired to restart the growing process.