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Primula Belarina™ Double Flowering Primroses

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Now is a great time to refresh your containers, window boxes and planters with these adorable perennials. Brighten your winter day with these ruffled and fragrant beauties. Plant these new primroses in moist, organic soil (try Fox Farms Ocean Forest blend), add  mulch to protect during summer & winter months.  You can find the Belarina Collection©  at Alpine Nursery, where we have a great selection of the rare and unusual as well as every day favorites.  

Belarinas® Primroses are fully double flowers in rich colors bloom profusely throughout the season. Some in the series have a delightful rosette collar of leaves that frames each blossom like a nosegay. Refined in style, yet hardy, the Belarinas® are a unique collection. Introduced by Cultivaris; hybridized by David Kerley.  Cobalt Blue—early. Cream—fragrant; early to midseason. Nectarine—peach and yellow, with a leafy collar; late. Pink Champagne— pink blush aging to lilac; midseason. Valentine—intense red; late.

Primula Belarina™ ‘Cobalt Blue’(Double Primrose – Blue)
Deep sapphire blue double flowers, sweetly fragrant. Blooms from early spring to summer. Great for borders and containers. Ht. 7in-12in. Zone 4

Primula Belarina™ ‘Cream’(Double Primrose – Cream)
Clusters of double, rich, cream  fragrant flowers. Compact and long blooming. Blooms from late winter to early spring. Great for borders and containers. Part to full shade. Ht. 7in-12in. Zone 4

 

Primula Belarina™’ Nectarine’(Double Primrose – Apricot)
Stunning apricot-orange double flowers, sweetly fragrant. Blooms from early spring to summer. Great for borders and containers. Ht. 7in-12in. Zone 4.

 

 

Primula Belarina™ ‘Pink Champagne’(Double Primrose -Pink)
Clusters of double, whisper pink blush. Compact and long blooming. Blooms from late winter to early spring. Great for borders and containers. Part to full shade. Ht. 6in-12in. Zone 5

Primula Belarina™ ‘Valentine’(Double Primrose -Red)
Clusters of double, intense red flowers each surrounded by leafy collar. Compact and long blooming. Blooms from late winter to spring. Great for borders and containers. Part to full shade. Ht. 6in-12in. Zone 5

 

 

Echinacea

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Echinacea or Cone Flower are perennial herbs native to prairies of central North America. In the past few decades, Echinaceas have made their way into many landscapes for their beauty, long lasting summer blooms and as a favorite for butterfly gardens.
 
There are 2 main species- Echinacea angustifolia and E. purperea- the later being the main form used in cultivation. There are two flower forms, the most common is the “cone” type and the other consists of mostly all “rays” having a frilled look. 
 
Echinaceas prefer rich, sandy soil and ample water in late summer while in flower. Flower colors range from white, pinks, yellows, oranges and reds. Feed plants with a fertilizer for blooming plants and amend the soil with planting compost 2-3 times a year (try Dr. Earth or Fox Farms). Divide plants in spring or in fall after flowering. Cut back plants after flowering or leave seed heads on for a while for birds to forage.

If you would like some help planning your garden stop by Alpine Nursery and we can help you make your garden grow with long lasting beauty. www.alpinegrows.com

Late Summer Bloomers

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Late Summer Bloomers
Some of the most beautiful flowers bloom in late summer.  There are annuals, perennials and shrubs that add vibrant color to our landscapes while providing nectar for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
   Long lasting annuals or tender perennials will bloom until the fall or later. Try Calendula, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Million Bells, Pansies and Violets.
   Persistent perennials come back year after year, filling your garden with color and some with fragrance. Try Agastache, Black-eyed Susan, Coreopsis, Crocosmia, Echinacea, Hibiscus, Joe-Pye weed.
   Summer blooming shrubs range from dwarf (up to 3′), mid-range (3′-5′) to taller forms that reach 6′ or larger. Many have fall color in addition to their beautiful blossoms. Try Butterfly Bush, Hibiscus, Lavetera, and of course the old fashion favorite, Hydrangeas. 

If you have any questions or need help with your garden, please stop by and one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you.
17518  79th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98375  (253) 847-7078
home of The Pond Pad

Butterfly Gardens

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Creating a Butterfly Garden Tips:

■Choose plants with various heights & bloom time

■ Include plants for larvae to feast upon

■ Butterflies prefer flowers with multi-cluster heads the best, but most any will do!

PERENNIALS:                               ANNUALS:

Achillea(Yarrow)*                                    Cosmos

Agastashe*                                           Heliotrope

Agapanthus                                            Licorice plant

Aquilegia(Columbine)                                Lobelia

Armeria(Thrift)                                         Marigold

Artichoke                                              Morning glory

Asclepias(Butterflyweed)                     Mustard/Cabbage

Aster                                                      Nasturtium

Astilbe                                                 SweetAlyssum

Chrysanthemum                                     SweetPea

Coreopsis                                              Snapdragon

Delphinium                                              Sunflower

Dianthus                                                    Verbena

Diascia                                                        Zinnia

Dicentra(BleedingHeart)

Digitalis(Foxglove)                                                    SHRUBS:

Dill*                                                          ButterflyBush         Calluna(Heather)

Echinacea (Coneflower)                                     Caryopteris(Bluebeard)

Erysimum(Wallflower)                                Ceanothus            Choisya(Mex.Orange)

Fennel *                                                             Clethra            Escallonia

Gaillardia                                                                  Hebe        Hibiscus

Geum                                                                  Lavatera        Lavender

Iberis (Candytuft)                                             Lilac          Mahonia (OregonGrape)

Liatris*                                                              Philadelphus (MockOrange)

Lupine                                                          Potentilla         Rhododendron

Monarda(BeeBalm)                                             Ribes(Currant)          Rose

Oregano*                                                              Rosemary         Spirea

Penstemon                                                                        Viburnum

Phlox                                                     

Rudbeckia

Salvia                                                  *Indicates plants with                                                              Leaves for caterpillars

Veronica                                     Adults feed on flower nectar.

Vinca                                                     

Wisteria

You can find these plants at Alpine Nursery and Landscape, home of The Pond Pad, in Puyallup, WA.

 

Deer Resistant Plants for the PNW

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We often get the question here at Alpine Nursery, Are these plants Deer Resistant? Deer will eat almost anything when they are hungry.  Here is a collection of plants that are Deer Resistant, by plant category, common name  and botanical name (where applicable).

Trees 

Ash Fraxinus; Cedar; Cypress Cupressus; Douglas Fir; False Cypress Chamaecyparis; Fig; Fir Abies ; Ginkgo; Hawthorn; Magnolia;  Maples;  Oak; Olive; Palms; Pine; Redbud;  Redwood Sequoia; Silk Tree;  Spruce 

Shrubs

Abelia; Bamboo;  Barberry; Boxwood; Buckeye Aesculus; Butterfly Bush; Cinquefoil Potentilla; Coralberry;  Corokia; Cotoneaster; Currant; Daphne; Elaeagnus; Escallonia; Evergreen Huckleberry; Firethorn Pyracantha; Flowering Quince;  Heather; Heavenly Bamboo Nandina; Holly; Juniper; Kerria;  Lavender; Lilac; Mexican Orange; Oregon Grape; Plumbago; Rhododendron (not Azaleas);  Rockrose  Cistus(most); Rosemary;  Sage;  Salal; Snowberry; Spirea; St. Johnswort; Sumac; Sweet Box Sarcococca; Wax Myrtle; Wild Lilac  Ceanothus; Viburnum

Ground Covers / Vines

Beach Strawberry Fragaria chiloensis; Carpet Bugle Ajuga; Dwarf Plumbago; Ivy; Jasmine; Lithodora; Myrtle Vinca; Japanese SpurgePachysandra; Potato Vine; Rockcress Arabis;  Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum; Wisteria 

Perennials / Bulbs / Grasses

Artemisia; Aster; Astilbe; Bachelors Button; Bear’s BreechAcanthus mollis; Bee Balm Monarda; Bellflower Campanula; Black-Eyed Susan; Bleeding Heart; Blue or Yellow Eyed Grass Sisyrinchium; Blue Fescue; CA Poppy; Calla Lily, Candytuft; Chrysanthemum; Columbine; Coneflower Echinacea; Coral Bells Huechera; Coreopsis; Cranesbill Geranium; Crocosmia; Crocus; Daffodil; Dahlia; Day Lily; Dead Nettle Lamium; Euphorbia; Euryops; Ferns; Flax Phormium; Fountain Grass Pennisetum;  Foxglove; Gailardia; Helleborus; Iris; Lamb’s Ears Stachys byzantina; Lily-of-the Nile Agapanthus; Lily Turf Liriope; Lupine; Miscanthus Grass; Mondo Grass; Monkey Flower; Nepeta Catnip / Catmint Nepeta; Oregano & Marjoram Origanum; Penstemon; Phlomis; Phlox; Pincushion Flower Scabiosa;  Poppy; Red-Hot Poker Kniphofia; Red Valerian Centhranthus ruber; Santolina; Saxifrage; Sedge Carex; Society GarlicTulbaghia violacea; SpeedwellVeronica; SquillScilla; Stipa Grass; Sweet Violet Viola odorata; Thrift Armeria; Thyme; Wallflower Erysimum; Yarrow Achillea

Annuals / Tender Plants

African Daisy; Agave; Aloe; Begonia, Tuberous; Calendula; Clarkia; Dusty Miller; Forget-me-not; Gazania; Helichrysum; Impatiens; Rose Campion Lychnis;Scaevola; Statice; Verbena

If you would like to learn more, stop by and one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you make your selections.  Or you can email your questions to thepondpad@gmail.com.

Hellebore (Christmas Rose) Care

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Hellebore or Helleborus (Christmas Rose)  are hardy evergreen perennials with thick leaves and long lasting flowers.  There are many varieties with bloom color ranging from white, pinks and burgundies.  Most flowers are single petaled, some are spotted and others have double flowers.

  • Prefer part sun to full shade. Varies in  exposure by variety.
  • Long lasting blooms from late winter through spring.
  •  Deer resistant.  Deer usually stay away from this plant.
  • Likes rich, moist, well draining soils.  Use organic fertilizers and a soil amendment a few times a year to promote thick lush growth and sturdy, long lasting blooms. Try Dr. Earth Rose and Flower food to promote healthy soil = healthy plants.
  • Grows from 12′-24″ tall and 12″ -30″ wide, depending upon variety.
  • Very versatile- preforms well in containers, landscape or  shade gardens.
Rosemary

‘Rosemary’ is hardy to -30 deg. F, grows to 12″ x 18″. Blooms December through May. Part Sun to full shade.

‘Pink Frost’ Flowers open whitish pink aging to burgundy red. Silvery green leaves with red stems. grows to 12-15″ x 18-24″ hardy to     zone 5. Part sun to shade.

‘Cherry Blossom’ upright, stunning, soft pink bloom with red picotee edging and red centers. Grows 12-14″ x 14-20″. Likes part sun. Gorgeous! Hardy to Zone 5.

For additional information on Helleborus visit: www.bloomingnursery.com and www.drearth.com for fertilizing tips, schedules and healthy soil.

 

Huechera (Coral Bell) Care

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Huecheras or Coral Bells are hardy, evergreen perennials with colorful, mounding foliage.  They bloom in spring (May, June) with spikes of white, pink or red flower “bells” that are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies.

  • Hardy in zones 4-9. Heat & humidity tolerant.
  • Prefer moderately well draining soils, allow to dry somewhat in between waterings. Drought tolerant. Make sure not to bury the crown when planting.
  • Full to part sun. Darker colors can take more sun (some color may fade in too much sun), the veined varieties generally require more shade. Good for cut flowers.
  • Very versatile & popular- use in containers, landscape or gardens.
  • Fertilize a few times a year with an organic fertilizer like Dr. Earth Rose & Flower or All Purpose and add a soil amendment or compost to promote healthy the plants.

‘Midnight Rose’ Splashes of pink on burgundy foliage.

‘Marmalade’ Shiny, wavy foliage from amber to deep sienna.

‘Obsidian’  “The Black Standard”, will not fade in full sun.

‘Peach Flambe’ Bright peachy leaves turn plum in winter.

 

If you would like to learn more about Heucheras visit: www.terranovanurseries.com  We carry many of their perennials, stop by and see our selection, it’s growing more and more as we get closer to spring, Alpine Nursery, Puyallup, WA.