Pahls Market » Perennials

Blooming, Not Burning…

admin — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:00:32 +0000

Different flowers have different watering needs. The one inch of water per week rule is a good start but it’s always best to keep an eye them. Look for the telltale signs of drought stress including wilt, droopiness, and the premature loss of foliage and/or blooms. Like vegetables your flowers will benefit from deep and infrequent waterings. Also, a couple of inches of mulch will do wonders to help retain soil moisture during the hot sunny weather.

Moisture in your Containers

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:00:37 +0000

Container plants (those in pots, window boxes, hanging baskets, etc…) are the first to be affected by lack of water. Since the container itself is exposed on all sides the sun and heat cause the limited amount of soil to dry up much quicker than in a garden. As a general rule you should water containers until the water drains out the holes in the bottom. During the summer it is not unusual to do this two or three times a day.

35% OFF Sale!

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:51:42 +0000

All Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals, Vegetables, Herbs, and Fountains are now on sale 35% OFF Stop in today to check out all the good deals.

Itoh Peony

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:02:26 +0000

Those who admire the colorful and exotic flowers of tree peonies, but prefer the perennial growing cycle of herbaceous Peonies, will love the Itoh Peonies, also known as intersectional hybrids. They tend to resemble tree Peonies with a domed, vigorous growth habit and large double flowers with disease-resistant lacy, dark green foliage. After the flowering cycle, gardeners will enjoy the handsome bush for the remainder of the season. Once established, Itoh Peonies have an extended blooming period, with as many as 50 blooms in a single season due to their ability to produce primary and secondary buds. They are excellent in cut flower arrangements. They will grow to three feet tall and wide and continue to improve with age.

Bowles Common Periwinkle

Jason Himmelwright — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:59:51 +0000

One of the best groundcovers for shade, displaying violet blue flowers against small glossy green leaves. A clumping habit to this evergreen perennial. Good for use in firescaping.

Wine Common Periwinkle

Jason Himmelwright — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:56:42 +0000

A lush, trailing groundcover for the shade. Unusual burgundy blooms above lustrous green leaves. Thrives in the deepest of shade.

Liwanensis Creeping Speedwell

Jason Himmelwright — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:53:29 +0000

Deep green leaves form a mat covered with cobalt blue flowers in the summer. Tough and beautiful.

Pink Chintz Thyme

Jason Himmelwright — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:48:56 +0000

Tiny, salmon pink flowers cover fuzzy, gray green leaves which emit a pleasing scent when stepped on. Blooms earlier than other selections. Tolerates light traffic between stepping stones as well as dry conditions. A fine groundcover for small areas.

Lemon Variegated Creeping Thyme

Jason Himmelwright — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:46:13 +0000

This plant is vigorous and easy to grow. Perhaps the most reliable of all the thymes, it looks like a lot like German thyme (or English thyme), but it also tastes and smells like lemon.

Doone Valley Pink Creeping Thyme

Jason Himmelwright — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:42:56 +0000

Profuse color from this stunning groundcover with pink blooms. Great for filling between stepping stones as it will tolerate light foot traffic. Works well in mixed beds or in pots when allowed to trail over the edges. Showy flowers and aromatic foliage.