Black Knight Butterfly Bushs: Description and Planting information

                  Black Knight Butterfly Bushs

Black Knight Butterfly Bushs is a perennial fragrant flower plant of 48-96" height.The foliage is bushy arching stems, green coloured foliage. Deep purple blooms create a stunning contrast to its dark green foliage. Intensely fragrant and attractive  'Black Knight' is perfect for planting outside a window for a delightful show of butterflies and hummingbirds. Easy to grow, deer-resistant, and useful when planted as a hedge or privacy screen.


Common Name : Butterfly Bush Black Knight

Botanical Name : Buddleia davidii Black Knight

Mature Height : 48-96" tall (4-8 feet)

Flower Color : Purple

Flower Size : 6-10" flowers

Foliage Color Green

Foliage: Bushy arching stems

Light Requirements : Full Sun

Soil Type : Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil

Advantages : Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow, Fragrant

Planting Instructions :

Butterfly bushes grows well in summer. In the cold place they die in the very starting. but in hot regions, they are evergreen. In the warmer states, butterfly bushes often grow to 10 or 12 ft. high, and require pruning to keep them shapely. They're happy in almost any soil and prefer moist ground, but will also do well in dryer spots. They need plenty of sun, but will be fine with some shade in the warmer areas. All this tells you that this plant is a tough one, and should be easy to grow in your garden. A well-grown specimen can be a magnificent "fountain" of flowers, since the stems with heavy flower clusters tend to arch in all directions.

Planting steps :
Choose a warm place with well drained and acidic soil.
If weather cooperates begin planting as soon as possible. If not, keep butterfly bushes where they get some sun through a window, and keep them moist, not soggy.
As set out the potted butterfly bushes, dig to loosen the soil around and below the actual spot, and then set the rooted plant at the same level if was growing in the pot.
Plant butterfly bushes about 4-6' apart, depending on the variety.

When remove the plant from the pot, do not pull on the leaves or stems. Squeeze the pot a little and the roots and soil will slide out for you.
Water well after planting, and continue to water at least every two weeks, depending on rainfall.

Duchesse de Nemours Peony: descriptoion and Planting steps

                   

                      Duchesse de Nemours Peony

In cultivation for over 150 years, ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ Peony will add a timeless elegance to the garden's border. Pure white double blooms with a hint of gold at the center and a sweet fragrance to a garden setting.
This is the plant of 30-36" tall  and 30-36" wide with glossy green oval-lance shaped leaves. The flowers are white in colour  Plant in compost enriched well-drained soil in full sun or light shade and provide medium moisture. They are cold-hardy and butterflies love them.

Common Name: Peony Duchesse de Nemours

Botanical Name : Paeonia lactiflora Duchesse de Nemours

Mature Height : 30-36" tall

Flower Color : White

Foliage Color : Green

Foliage :

Light Requirements : Full Sun

Soil Type : Loamy Soil,Well Draining

Advantages : Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Cut Flowers, Great for Mass Plantings

Planting Steps:

Choose a site with well-drained soil and sunny place.

Dig a hole 12" wide and the length of the roots. Add any compost in the bottom of the hole. Plant the roots 1" to 2" below the soil level with the eyes (buds) pointing up. If planting more than one, plant 2-3 feet apart to allow enough space. Do not allow any air pockets, adding pressure to compact the soil.

Once planted, gently give water around the plant. Add a light mulch or chopped leaves to reduce weeds and to regulate soil temperature and moisture. Water every day for 5 days in the morning or evening, unless it rains or there is lots of moisture. Be sure not to over water.

Miss Molly Butterfly Bush : Description and planting information

                                           Miss Molly Butterfly Bush    
'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush is a kind of perennial plant which is 4-5' tall and 4-5' wide. Leaves are green colored lance shape foliage.The flowers are vibrant bloomer and red rose colour.This is the honey scented blooms which attract butterflies hummingbirds throughout the season. A heat-loving deciduous shrub, Butterfly Bush needs to be planted in full sun to produce a healthy number of flowers and to attract butterfly activity.

Common Nam : Butterfly Bush

Botanical Name : Buddleia

Light Requirements : Full Sun

Flower Color : Red

Foliage Color : Silver-Green

Mature Height : 48-60" tall

Soil Type : Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Acidic Soil

Advantages Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Cut Flowers, Containers, Extended Blooms


Planting Instructions :

Butterfly bushes grows well in summer. In the cold place they die to the ground . but in hot regions, they are evergreen. In the warmer states, butterfly bushes often grow to 10 or 12 ft. high, and require pruning to keep them shapely. They're happy in almost any soil and prefer moist ground, but will also do well in dryer spots. They need plenty of sun, but will be fine with some shade in the warmer areas. All this tells you that this plant is a tough one, and should be easy to grow in your garden. A well-grown specimen can be a magnificent "fountain" of flowers, since the stems with heavy flower clusters tend to arch in all directions.

Planting steps :
Choose a warm place with well drained and acidic soil.
If weather cooperates begin planting as soon as possible. If not, keep butterfly bushes where they get some sun through a window, and keep them moist, not soggy.
As set out the potted butterfly bushes, dig to loosen the soil around and below the actual spot, and then set the rooted plant at the same level if was growing in the pot.
Plant butterfly bushes about 4-6' apart, depending on the variety.

When remove the plant from the pot, do not pull on the leaves or stems. Squeeze the pot a little and the roots and soil will slide out for you.
Water well after planting, and continue to water at least every two weeks, depending on rainfall.

Phlox flower : Description and Germination

                                              Phlox

Phlox are a fragrant summer wildflower that complement any garden.It is the tall, eye-catching perennials are ideal for sunny borders. Phlox flower is available as both annuals and perennials.But it is quite old fashioned annual.It is a lovely flower in color and deserves more then it gets.This is in shade of pink, purple, lavender or white flowers bloom for several weeks in summer, and make excellent cut flowers. Growing hardy garden phlox is simple and is general care.Phlox is a excellent choice to learn how to grow from seed.

Botanical Name: Phlox

Family: Polemoniaceae

Life cycle : Annual & Perennial

Flower color : Mixed

Mature height :8-20"

Bloom time : Early summer

Soil type : Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil

Light requirement : Full sun

GERMINATION

• Mix one part per lite, one part sand and one part potting soil in a 5-gallon bucket. Add water slowly to the mixture until it is evenly moist but not soggy. Fill a plastic seedling tray with soil.
• Spread the Phlox seed horizontally over the surface of the media in the tray. Space the individual seeds 2 to 3 inches apart. Press the seeds down gently to ensure full contact with the soil's surface.
• Put on a pair of gloves. Read all label directions and warnings on a package of seedling fungicide. Dust the fungicide onto the surfaces of the seeds with a small paintbrush.
• Sprinkle a 1/4- to 1/2-inch layer of soil over the top of the seeds, covering them completely. Lightly mist the soil's surface with water from a spray bottle. Cover the tray with a clear plastic cover.
• Position a heat mat in an area with bright, indirect sunlight and a constant temperature of 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn the mat on and adjust its temperature setting to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the tray on top of the mat.
• Remove the cover once per day, and wipe away any condensation from its interior with a paper towel or cloth. Lightly mist over the tray when the top layer of soil begins to dry. Keep the media moist, but never soggy.
• Watch for emerging sprouts one week after planting. Remove the cover once the seeds germinate. Remove the tray from the mat, put the mat away and replace the tray in its former position.
• Water the seedlings in the morning with a watering can when the top 1 inch of soil becomes dry. Pour the water directly onto the growing media, being careful not to splash the leaves.
• Fertilize the seedlings weekly with a 10-10-10 water-soluble fertilizer. Mix 1/2 teaspoon fertilizer with 1 gallon of water. Pour the fertilizer solution directly into the tray, applying it in place of a watering.