A few things that deserve their own mention...Munchkin Hydrangea, Aphrodite Calycanthus and Candy(TM) Symphoricarpos.
Munchkin Hydrangea - This is the second year that we are able to offer this delightful dwarf hydrangea. We loved it last year and love it even more this year. A true dwarf that blooms it's head off during the summer!
Aphrodite Calycanthus - A new introduction, this beauty produces fragrant red blooms on top of glossy medium green foliage. This shrub has another wonderful attribute...it is deer resistant!
Candy(TM) Symphoricarpos - Graceful arching branches reveal bright pink berries when the leaves drop in the fall. Makes an excellent addition to a cut flower garden!
Hope everyone has a beautiful and relaxing weekend!
]]>This week in the photo gallery I have included some beautiful plants. I am still trying to find lots of blooming plants to showcase, and I feel pretty successful this week. I hope you enjoy it!
YES! That is a Purple Pixie(TM) Loropetalum you see in the photo gallery! A couple other items that need special mention are the Toscana Strawberry, Kobold Liatris and the Physocarpus Summer Wine Patio Tree.
The Toscana Strawberry has a gorgeous, vibrant pink bloom and produces an edible fruit. This variety is ever-bearing so you will be able to harvest several times, starting this summer.
The Kobold Liatris are beginning to send up flower spikes. These plants are extremely full and ready to bloom.
The Physocarpus Summer Wine Patio Tree will add color to any flower border and would look especially beautiful in a small, sunny courtyard.
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Clematis Group - listed top to bottom and left to right
Bourbon(TM), Crystal Fountain(TM), Empress(TM), Hyde Hall(TM), Kilian Donahue, Morning Mist(TM), Ice Blue(TM)
Sun Group 1 - listed top to bottom and left to right
Papaya Popsicle Kniphofia, Passion Dianthus, Tickled Pink Dianthus, Blue Hill Salvia, Sugar Plum Dianthus, Angelina Sedum, Ice Plant - Delosperma
Sun Group 2 - listed top to bottom and left to right
Coreopsis 'Nana', Walker's Low Nepeta, Wicked Witch Dianthus, Passionate Blush Gaura, Firewitch Dianthus, Royal Candles Veronica, Goldsturm Rudbeckia
Shade Group - listed top to bottom and left to right
Halcyon Hosta, Orange Marmalade Hosta #3, Midnight Rose Heuchera, Gold Zebra Heuchera, Brilliance Autumn Fern, Sushine Charm Tradescantia, First Frost Hosta, Visions in Red Astilbe, Regal Red Painted Fern, Visions in Pink Astilbe.
]]>I wish we had smell-o-computer going, because the Passion Dianthus is one perennial that needs to be sniffed!
Our Rhododendrons are making a big show this week! Boursault(pictured), Nova Zembla and Roseum Elegans are all really making a show this week! Also the Knock Out Roses are beginning to peek some color and the Drift Roses are not far behind.
I hope you all have a great weekend and get some time to enjoy the great outdoors!
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This week I have a couple of favorites in the slideshow. The first one is the First Frost Hosta...the 3 gallons are amazingly pretty and huge! We also carry this hosta in the one gallon size. My second fave is the Physocarpus Amber Jubilee; the foliage color on this plant is spectacular! And coming in third is the Heucherella Alabama Sunrise. When I first heard about a yellow foliage plant with a silver overlay I thought it would not be pretty....boy, was I wrong! It is so beautiful, especially once the red veins become really pronounced.
Also this week you will find an info sheet on the vines that we will carry this spring and summer. You can find the link for that pdf underneath the slideshow.
]]>I also have pictures of some really great shrubs as well! Most of our Azaleas are showing color, this week my favorite is the Red Ruffle. We are also starting to see blooms on Rhodos and buds on most of our Viburnums. Check out our Opportunity List under the slideshow to see the full list of what looks great in the nursery!
]]>Our mobile site is an excellent way to stay on top of the availability! Another good way is to contact your sales representative and find out how to create a shortcut on your desk top for our availability.
This week's pictures reflect some of the inventory additions. We have new crops of Rhododendrons and Mt. Fire Pieris! In the Rhodos, we have Roseum Elegans(featured), Boursault, Nova Zembla, and Cunningham's White. I hope you enjoy the photos this week and look forward to more next week.
PS I wrote a whole blog without mentioning the weather! Have a great weekend!!!
]]>We still had some chilly temps. this week but at least the sun was out most of the week! I am looking forward to increasingly better weather over the next few weeks; so good that we have to start talking about how hot it is!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend spending time with family and friends as we remember how blessed we truly are. Have a happy Easter!
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This week we have also added a few items to our availability, including Merlot Redbud and Angelina Sedum. So be sure to check it out throughly to see what else may have been added.
The first day of Spring I got enough sunlight to go out and get some beautiful pictures for you this week. Many plants are starting to show growth and beginning to get flower buds. So I have a selection of pictures to show you what is looking really good!
]]>This week in the photo gallery I have included a Formosa Azalea and a Snow Drift Clematis. Both of these items have recently started blooming in the nursery and are looking great! Also the Eleanor Taber(TM) Hawthorn is beginning to push new growth!
I hope everyone is able to get outdoors and do something fun this weekend!
]]>As I travelled the nursery this week several items caught my eye, and I have taken some pictures for you to enjoy. The Gold Mop Cypress have such a vibrant color right now. You can almost see them from the office! And they are at the back of the nursery! The Wax Myrtle are looking so lush and fluffy (sorry for the girly term) that I had to feature them. Personally, I love the fragrance of this plant and really enjoy having them in my yard.
Also a note from the slideshow 2 weeks ago...the Cercis 'Traveller' are getting even closer to blooming! They are almost ready to pop! Also, the Jelena Witch Hazel is still going strong!
]]>Another plant that got my attention is the Angelica Blue Juniper. I just love the contrast of the orange stem color with the silvery blue color of the leaves...well, scales to be technical. It is just that extra pop of color that I am craving this time of year.
I am starting to notice some more things coming into bloom and other plants are beginning to show signs of leaf bud swelling. Spring is coming soon...it is just taking too long to get here! Hurry up Spring, I miss you!
]]>We have trucks leaving every day now for different parts of our sales territories. So please let your Sales Representative now if you have any needs.
]]>I am really excited about the new things that Panoramic is introducing this year! Today I am going to show you all how to add an icon to your smart phone or tablet that will take you directly to our Website. I have pictures to the right that will follow this process step by step. We took the photos doing this process on our Ipad, it should be pretty similar on other devices.
Here we go...First step open your browser (Safari/Google) and go to our website.
On Apple products a pop-up will show you what button to push to start the process of adding an icon to your home screen. On Android products you will have to push the button to open the main menu.
When in the menu of either type choose the option to add an icon to the home screen. You may be given the option to rename the Icon. We recommend naming it something catchy, such as Greatest Website Ever or Pretty Plants. You can always use Panoramic Farm, which is pretty easy to recognize also.
At this point click add or submit or ok, depending on the lingo your device uses. A brand-new, shiny icon will appear on your home screen.
Once you follow these steps you will have one touch access to Panoramic Farm anytime of the day.
]]>We had a wonderful time in Greensboro and we are really happy with the optimistic outlook most everyone has for the coming year. We had the chance to see many of you all that we have known of many years and we were glad to meet many new folks as well. If you were not able to make it this year, I hope you enjoy the pictures of our display. If you have any questions about the plants you see leave a comment below or contact your Sales Rep. for more info.
If you did make it to the Green -N- Growin' show, leave a comment below telling us what your impression of the show was this year.
Have a great week!
]]>Have a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
See you soon in 2013!
]]>The following plans were chosen to go along with the White Christmas theme. Some of them won't bloom until early spring but maybe they can serve as a reminder of the pretty snow. The Styrax 'Fragrant Fountain' and Bridal Wreath Spiraea are both loaded with buds! That is difficult to see in the pictures though.
I included the Edgeworthia again this week...I know I know..."it doesn't have white flowers." But its buds are a silvery white color that is just beautiful. And I know I have kinda been shoving them down your throat, but this is the best time to get them! They are heavily budded and well branched!
Even though we are a week early, I would like to go ahead and wish you and your families a Merry Christmas!
Once the weather really begins to warm, large gray-green leaves push to unfurl and show us why it's common name is Paperbush. The beautiful leaves turn a soft yellow color before dropping in the fall.
At maturity Winter Gold can grow to 5-6' x 6-8'. They are hardy in Zones 7-8.
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This week, as promised, we have got some beautiful conifers for you! These are just a handful of the gorgeous conifers we have out here in the nursery. If you have a little time open in your schedule, we would love to have you come out for a tour. Yes, I know...most plants are going dormant. But you can still see the form of each plant and the attention to detail we put into keeping the plants uniform throughout the year.
On a side note, please check out the Edgeworthia blog that I reposted this week! NOW is the time to get these plants! They have dropped all their leaves so their buds are very prominent and almost ready to bloom!
]]>Acer 'Emperor 1' -- Beautiful burgundy/wine colored leaves during the spring and summer, finally turning a brilliant red before dropping in the fall.
Ilex vert. 'Winter Red' -- Stunning red berries stand out in large clusters on dark gray stems.
Itea 'Henry's Garnet' -- Bright green leaves and white bottle brush flower in the spring transform to rich shades of red and burgundy for the fall. Even the younger stems have a cinnamon red color.
Leucothoe axillaris -- The only one of this group that is evergreen, medium green leaves turn a deep wine color for the entire winter. It is sure to provide long-lasting color!
Tune in next week when we take a look at conifers!
]]>The past two weeks we have gotten comments on the blog. I am lovin' this! It made my day to get those comments. And when you make a comment, please check back for a reply from Yours Truly!
This week we have had a few perennials come available, I guess they really wanted to put on a show before spring. I have photos of the Ice Plant...but don't forget to check your availability for others!
I decided to include the Lemon Princess Spiraea this week because they just look so cool right now. Such an awesome fall color, which is something that I don't often think about with Spiraea's.
Last week I showed you a few new topiaries, and this week I want to show you their counterparts. So where I had Daub's Frosted Juniper sculpted and Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper staked last week....This week I have Dwf. Jap. Garden Juniper sculpted and Daub's Frosted staked. Whew, that was a mouth full. Maybe I should try to rewrite that...nah, just check out the photos and you will understand.
All of us here at Panoramic Farm hope that you had a really nice Thanksgiving with your family and friends. And we will be back in the office on Monday morning.
]]>What I did find this week was a nice selection of screening material in different sizes. The Wax Myrtle, Green Giant Arborvitae, Emerald Arborvitae and Osmanthus Fruitlandii all offer an added bonus. Any of these can be used in cut arrangements make your holidays more festive. Whether they are being used outside as garland or inside in a vase, it would be beneficial to spray cuttings with a product called Wilt-Pruf. You or your customer should be able to find Wilt-Pruf at their local garden center or big box store(the orange one).
Also, take note of the Juniper topiaries I included. They are very cool and will definately make a statement in a container or a flower bed!
]]>Ok, enough of that back to the matter at hand...the plants. I have found some beautiful selections for you this week. This week some new crops have become available and I wanted to make sure that you got to see them. New items include: Deodar Cedar, Nana Lutea Standard, Hinoki Cypress, Boursault Rhodo, and Mountain Fire Pieris. Our Japanese Maple area is always full of color, but you should really see it this time of year. The Coral Bark's are really taking on a golden color, the Beni Hagoromo's are becoming a brilliant shade of red and the Tamukeyama's are multi-color -- red in the center and yellow around the margin.
My favorite picture of the week is the Mahonia 'Underway'. I love the new growth color on the Mahonia, and some of the plants are even beginning to get the flower buds that will hang on until late winter/early spring to bloom. When I set the Mahonia in front of the Leucothoe axillaris it made a show stopping combination.
What is your favorite picture this week? If you have a favorite from another photo gallery make a comment there too!
]]>The following candidates are campaigning to fill seats on the Board of Committees here at Panoramic Farm. I have written a short blurb about each of the candidates below and have campaign photos to flip through. Please take a moment to read the information and then vote in the comments section below for whomever you would like to see more of this year.
Green Mountain Boxwood: Traditional values, likes to think inside the box
Red Bird Camellia: A late bloomer in this race, Strong candidate with large expectations of growth
Slim -N- Trim Camellia: A new comer to Panoramic Farm, She changes everything we thought we knew about Camellias
Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress: A native to the area makes this guy a very strong choice
Grace Smokebush: A colorful candidate, somewhat of a free spirit but still provides structure
Dwarf Burning Bush: A fiery spirit that is tough as nails
Second Chance Jessamine: Everyone deserves a second chance
Tassel Fern: A soft spoken candidate that still has tough standards
Fire Chief(TM) Arborvitae: Works well with others and adds interest where he goes. Plus, who doesn't like a Fire Chief?
Sonic Bloom(TM) Red Weigela: Another bright new comer, a bit of a show off though (blooms heavy spring, then sporadic summer and fall)
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I decided that I would continue with the "theme" from last week and focus mainly on good quality landscape material again. I really enjoyed highlighting the commonly used plants and showing off how well we grow them. So this week I have found more great examples of plants that are used quiet often, but still seem to be overlooked.
I hope everyone has a Happy (and safe) Halloween!!! If you go Trick-or-Treating don't forget to bring your favorite Sales Rep. some candy! (We prefer chocolate)
Happy Planting!
]]>This gallery is focused on new items but as it turns out that means it is also focused on landscape plants. And by landscape plants, I mean foundation plants or screening plant material more so than colorful, flowering shrubs. I know what you are thinking..."Oh my gosh, it is all green!" I thought the same thing. But look at the size and shape of these plants. They are beautiful, high quality plants and they should be celebrated just as much as the super-showy flowering plants. Think about it, if we didn't create a deep green textural backdrop for roses/perennials/etc. then they would not stand out as well and would become mundane.
So as we head into this ever-changing season, take time to enjoy the broadleaf and conifer evergreens that usually go unnoticed.
Have a great week!
]]>With the cooler weather that we are beginning to experience, this weekend would also be a great time to visit the mountains to see the fall color. The trees in the Appalachian Mountains aren't quite at their peak colors but they are getting close. This weekend or next would probably be the prime time for a nice, long, slow drive through the mountains with the windows down.
Enough fall talk, let's get back to plants.
The first picture of the slideshow is a Miniature Conifer Bowl. The tall narrow conifer is the Juniperus communis 'Miniature'. Mature size 3' x 1' with a very slow growth rate. The loose reddish colored conifer is Podocarpus x 'County Park Fire'. Its colorful foliage emerges off white or pale pink, ages to green and finally takes on a red/bronze color for fall and winter. Mature size 12" x 36" with a slow growth rate. The small dark green conifer is Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Just Dandy'. It is a dwarf, globe shaped form of 'Nana Gracilis' that can reach the size of a beach ball in about 10 years.
The rest of the slideshow has been strategically compiled you showcase the best looking plants at our nursery. And don't forget to go back to the Farm Talk tab and check out the Mini Feature on Camellias this week.
So this week as you enjoy a cup of Nutmeg Spice Coffee and carve a pumpkin to decorate your porch, please keep in mind that we have some beautiful plants that would enhance your next project!
(I think I get 10 points for all the fall references. What do you think? Did I miss anything?)
]]>Take a look through this slideshow to see what is blooming this week!
]]>So many of our Camellias are starting to pop open. C. sas. Nokorika is in full bloom, and C. sas. Irihi no umi and C. x Survivor are close behind it showing a lot of color. Our whole Camellia area is becoming so fragrant! Sasanqua Camellia's usually offer some type of fragrance. Depending on the variety the fragrance may be light and sweet or strong and spicy. Take a look through our Camellia list in the Catalog & Availability tab to see which one would be right for your next project.
I am fascinated by how many types of Butterflies we have on our flowers. I have included a picture at the end of the slideshow which is of a crop of Buddleia Lo and Behold Blue Chip. Every orange of yellow spot you see is a butterfly! It was so beautiful.
Have a great weekend!
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So here is the collection. In it you will find a sampling of many different styles of plants. I know you all saw the Muhlenbergia just a few weeks ago, but they have put on so much color that I needed to show them again. And I threw in a picture of some Monarchs that were feasting on our Butterfly Bushes. I also added another photo of one of the White Egrets that have made a home here. I caught him stretching his wings a little.
]]>This week I focused mainly on conifers, grasses, and roses. As the weather turns cool again, we begin to take notice of the Ornamental Grasses sending out their graceful plumes. It also brings to mind how important evergreens are to any type of setting. But I wanted to bring the roses to the forefront of your mind as they continue to produce new blossoms.
I did have to throw in a Camellia that just began blooming this week. It is a sasanqua named 'Irihi No Umi' and its clear rose color and strong spicy fragrance make it a winner in my book!
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This slideshow is dedicated to Fall Color...Coming Soon! All the pictures are of plants that are going to be at their prime in a few short weeks. Please take my advice and order NOW! These plants are gorgeous right now and can only get better!
I would hate for you all to miss the opportunity to showcase these items for your customers, which is why I want refresh your memory for fall plants. So often we plantsmen forget the beauty of the fall season. And that is easy to do when customers are more drawn to the large brightly colored blooms of spring and summer flowers. To sum all this up, Here is Fall Color...Coming Soon! and I hope this inspires you to add another season of color to your repertoire.
]]>In an effort to make room for newly potted plants, we have added others to our Promotion List. Please contact your Sales Rep for more information on what is now on sale. A few of these items are in the Slideshow and have the words "ON SALE" in the photo description.
]]>Everything in the nursery is alluding to the fact that fall is almost here!
At the end of the Slideshow I have include two wildlife photos. The first is what I believe to be a White Egret. We have had three of them and two Blue Herons hanging out on our ponds for the last few weeks. If you recognize this bird as something else please let me know. Leave a comment below because I would love to do some research on these birds!
The second picture is of a Garden Spider or what I know as a Writing Spider. She has taken up residence in our office garden and has made herself right at home. I put this picture last so that it can be avoided if you don't like spiders as much as I do.
We hope you all have a wonderfuland safe Labor Day Weekend!
]]>We have many other plants that are looking beautiful right now. For instance, the Pink Double Knock Outs are full of buds and beginning to pop. Many of the perennials have been enjoying the cooler weather and are looking refreshed.
If you don't see what you are looking for on the availability, please give us a call!
]]>I found some really pretty items in the nursery this week! One in particular was the Pyramidal Loropetalum. I am in love with this plant now. We only have limited quatities so order your pair of these today!
Oh and... ornamental grasses are coming on strong! More are being added to the availability every week so keep checking to see what is ready next.
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We are finishing up the last round of pruning on the nursery for the season as we strive to supply everyone with consistently tight plant material. We still have a great selection of plant material available now and are running trucks out weekly to all areas. Please let us know if there is anything that we can help you with.
Our production crew has also been working diligently to get a lot of new plants ready to be shipped this fall. We have several new varieties of plants that will be featured here soon!
Keep checking back with me to see what is looking good every week. And Please feel free to leave comments! I would love to have feedback on what you like and don't like about our slideshows, and plant suggestions for the photos!
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Have a great week!
]]>- Warren Buffett.
It’s months like July, particularly in the South, that make planting trees and shrubs all worthwhile. As we make our way through the summer months there's still plenty to be done in the landscape and the garden center.
Don’t forget that the Summer Green Road Show is coming up at the Hickory Convention Center in Hickory, NC on August 8-9th. We will be showcasing our plant material in booth numbers 327 and 329. If you are attending, please stop by and visit with us.
]]>We would like to encourage you to visit us at Panoramic Farm. We welcome the opportunity to tour you around the nursery, introduce you to new plant varieties and show what makes our plants better than the average!
Please give us a call if we can help you with your plant needs! We appreciate your business!
Please check the availability for any price changes.
]]>This week I have gathered some great pictures to share with you! When you get to the perennial Hibiscus pictures you will find that there are a few extras. I didn't have room to include pictures of every plant but I wanted to show you pictures of every bloom.
I hope you enjoy this week's selection of shrubs and perennials.
]]>We still have plenty of delivery trucks running every week! Please contact your Sales Rep with any of your plant needs. Also, we would love the opportuntiy to quote any up coming jobs you may have.
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Also pictured are a few items that recently hit the availability, such as the Canna Australia and the Hisbiscus Luna(TM) Pink Swirl.
]]>Also, this weekend is Memorial Day, and we want to say a big Thank you! to all the troops that are or have protected our country.
If you would like a schedule a tour of the nursery, please contact your Sales Representative. He or she would be happy to work out a time for you to come visit.
]]>The Tree Form Drift Rose's are a few of the items that have just been made available in the past few days. They all are looking beautiful and full of buds.
]]>They are available in two sizes: 2gal and 1gal. Please contact your Sales Representative for pricing information.
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Several items have been put on sale this week. Please take a moment to check the current availability for these changes, or feel free to contact your Sales Representative for more information.
]]>Henry's Garnet -- Mature size 5-6' x 6-8' Zones 5-9 **ON SALE**
Little Henry(R) -- Mature size 3-4' x 5-6' Zones 5-8
Both of these varieties look great in woodland settings, mass plantings, and in mixed borders.
**Please contact your Sales Representative for more information.
]]>I hope you can take a moment to enjoy these photos.
]]>The perennials came out early this year due to the warmer winter, and they just keep looking better and better. Every day we are noticing more plants coming into bloom and foliage getting thicker, more lush. This week's photo gallery shows off some of our best looking items and they are sure to make a big splash of color where ever they are placed.
On a special note the Baptisia australis are on sale; please contact your Sales Representative for more details.
]]>There are so many plants blooming and leafing out all over the nursery. I wish I could take pictures of everything for you, but I have to leave something to show you next week! Here are just a few of the shrub and trees that are looking their best right now.
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A few notes on these plants: The Itea are stunning. It may be hard to see all the flower buds in the picture, but they are covered and will make a big show very soon. Caramel Heuchera is just one of several Heuchera's that became available this week, so be sure to check out our perennial section. All of our Clematis varieties are blooming now, some heavier than others. They are all beautiful, and ready to go.
If you have any questions about specific plants, please give your Sales Representative a call! They would be happy to help you in anyway they can.
]]>I have been collecting these pictures since last fall and would like to share them with you. It has taken me a while because it is pretty difficult to get good pictures of wildlife. The animals and insects out here don't seem to enjoy having their picture taken!
Please enjoy....
]]>Inspired by the warmth, and the blooms, here is a slideshow of our azaleas. These pictures were taken today, so we encourage you to start planning your own rolling beds of azaleas ... and maybe a putting green to go with it.
]]>If you aren't familiar with our Can't Miss List it is a way for the Sales Reps to tell you what we think is looking exceptional right now. We go through the list and filter out our best looking items and make comments for you about their appearance. We hope you find this to be a useful tool.
]]>Thuja 'Smaragd'- Emerald Green Arborvitae -- Very dense growing, with a narrow conical habit. Displays excellent heat tolerance. Bright Green foliage. Average height and width at maturity 12-15' x 3-4'
Thuja 'Degroots Spire' - Degroot's Spire Arborvitae -- Has mint green colored new foliage that deepens to dark green. Has a very narrow, columnar habit. Average height and width at maturity 12-15' x 3-4'
Juniperus 'Blue Arrow' - Blue Arrow Juniper -- Has bright blue foliage and a very narrow upright form. Average height and width at maturity 12-15' x 2-3'
]]>I hope you enjoy this slideshow! Have a great weekend!
]]>Sarcococca Fragrant Valley (TM) - This Sarcococca has longer and more narrow leaves that the species. The mature growth is a beautiful dark green, while the new growth is a lively bright green. The mature size for this Sarcococca is 1-2' x 3-4'.
Please enjoy the slideshow!
]]>What have you done or seen this week that feels like spring?
]]>We have started putting some perennials on the availability as they become sellable, so check it often! That really goes for the whole availability. Plants are being added every week as we come into the spring season. You should feel free to call your Sales Representative if you don't see what you are looking for. They will be able to give you information about when plants will be ready for planting or sales in a garden center.
Our labeling crew has been extra busy this week! They have been working on putting our new perennial labels in the plants. I have included some pictures of different perennial crops because I thought it looked really cool with all the labels in each container. And remember there is no extra charge for these large, colorful and informative labels!
]]>This blueberry is a fairly new variety to the market and has already become one of my favorites! Most blueberries have a loose, or what I like to call "wild", growth habit and can get quite large. However, Sunshine Blue is a very compact and dense, smaller growing variety. This blueberry typically grows 3-4' x 3-4' and likes to be grown in moist yet well drained soil in a full sun area. It's smaller size and well-branched habit make it excellent for small yards, courtyards, and even containers. Sunshine Blue produces an abundance of self-pollinating flowers along the stems. These flowers later develope into large tangy fruits with as little as 150 hours of chill. The foilage of Sunshine Blue is semi-evergreen and takes on a pinkish hue during the winter months. All of these charcteristics make for a very attractive plant.
Blueberries are also an excellent source of antioxidants! They are best when picked fresh for pancakes, cereal, or smoothies!
]]>I went in the office, got the camera and captured some pretty pictures to brighten your winter day. These pictures help remind me to consider winter when designing a new area.
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We have heard your perennial concerns and we want you to know that we have listened! We have spent this fall developing a new perennial label, a BIG new perennial label! These labels will be coming soon to our perennial line for Spring 2012 sales.
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1. Most Likely to Succeed (Toughest Plant) -- Dwarf Yaupon Holly -- You can plant this sucker anywhere and watch it flourish!
2. Most Creative (Unique Grower) -- Zydeco Twist Black Gum -- Each branch on this tree has it's own character!
3. Most Outgoing (Spreading Plant) -- Little Dipper(TM) Cotoneaster -- This guy will stay as low as anything and really cover some ground. (Not pictured)
4. Most Bashful (Slow Grower) -- Goshiki Osmanthus -- Although it can get large, this one is as slow as they come getting there.
5. Most Likely to Change (Seasonal Difference) -- Limeglow Juniper -- The difference between new spring growth through winter color is extremely dramatic.
6. Best Nickname (Common Name) -- Strawberry Daiquiri Red Twig Dogwood -- Who doesn't love a Strawberry Daiquiri!
7. Most Fashionable (Best Flower) -- Morning Glow Camellia japonica -- There is nothing like the flower on a formal-double Japanese Camellia.
8. Most Popular (Most Requests) -- Kaleidoscope Abelia -- Do I need to say anything more?
9. Workaholic (Good Screening Plant) -- Green Giant Arborvitae -- A great dense choice for blocking those nosey neighbors!
10. Biggest Hermit (Good Container Plant) -- Cephalotaxus harr. 'Fastigiata' -- A more sophisticated choice than Sky Pencil Holly.
]]>This year I am planting my own Unconventional Christmas Tree. I have narrowed down my list of options, and have posted pictures of them here. Please help me pick my Christmas Tree! I would love your feedback! I will be popping popcorn this weekend, while I anxiously wait for your responses.
And who knows...maybe you will find your Unconventional Christmas Tree as well!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and enjoyed their time with family and friends. Please feel free to take advantage of our online shopping feature until we are back in the office on Monday Nov. 28th to help with your plant needs!
1. Acer 'Bihou' - Bright coral to yellow stem and trunk color.
2. Carex 'Evergold' - All Carex's make beautiful evergreen grasses. This is one I prefer to use in container gardens because of the creamy white stripe and soft appearance.
3. Chamaecyparis 'Verdoni' - Unique growth habit with yellow tipped foliage.
4. Cornus Arctic Fire(TM) - Richly colored red stems really stand out against other evergreen plants.
5. Cornus Yellow Twig - Yellow stems make a statement against "blue" conifers.
6. Cornus 'Cardinal' - Bright coral-red stems can be cut and used in christmas decorations.
** All Cornus stems are green/brown during growing season, then change color as night temperatures drop in the fall and winter.
7. Corylus Harry Lauder's Walking Stick - Twisted stems and catkins that bloom in early spring add extra drama to any landscape.
8. Ilex 'Red Sprite' or 'Winter Red' - Red berries can be used as decorations and provide food for the birds. Don't forget to put a male pollinator like 'Jim Dandy' nearby.
9. Mahonia 'Winter Sun' - Sunny yellow blooms in late winter/early spring develop into grape colored berries.
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We have had a great week here at Panoramic Farm! We are still potting plants for next spring and summer. The warm days and cool nights are keeping us busy as we prepare to cover our tender plants with frost blankets. We are happy to do this, especially since it means providing you with the best possible product!
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I know we have talked about leaf color starting to change across the area, but now it is very apparent. The Appalachians may be at peak, or just past peak, but the Piedmont is in full swing. Our Cornus Cardinal are really starting to show their true colors here in the nursery.
Click through the slideshow to see what other plants are putting on (or taking off) their fall colors.
We have added a lot of new items to the availability this week and included some of those in the photo gallery for you to see. Take a quick minute and check the slide show and current availability for this week and please let us know if we can help you with any of your plant needs.
I have been racking my brain trying to come up with the funniest list that would make you laugh everytime you thought about it. Then I tried to pick serious things that would make the most sense and be the most effective plants for every landscape. And finally I decided to relax and pick some plants that I have used in my landscape and some that I want to use in my landscape. Once I came up with the plant list the superlatives just came naturally.
1. Cutest Couple-- These two will never be far from each other in the landscape.
2. Most Likely to be Remembered -- Just like it says, once you run into this one it is hard to forget.
3. Most Unique -- It has a "twisted" sense of humor and seems a little wild.
4. Most Graceful -- If it were a person, it would be a dancer because of the way it moves in the wind.
5. Biggest Showoff -- Can be a screening plant, OR a corner piece AND it blooms.
6. Most Carefree Spirit -- Kinda reminds me of the hippie chicks in school.
7. Biggest Flirt -- This one just wants you to fall in love, great long lasting blooms and easily maintained.
8. Best Dressed -- A tidy plant with a wonderful fragrance.
9. Most Outgoing -- A good spreader that likes to mingle. Vibrant and colorful.
10. Most Dramatic -- Everytime I look at this one I see a silent movie scene with the damsel in distress with her hand to her forehead. To me that is the epitome of dramatic.
I hope you have gotten a good laugh and become interested in a new plant.
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]]>Cooler weather is moving in this weekend and hopefully great plant sales will follow. It's a welcome sight to see the Fall colors begin to show after such a long and hot summer. Please let us know if we can be of any help. We appreciate your business!
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