Care Guides

Gardenias are evergreen flowering shrubs prized for their glossy leaves and intensely fragrant white flowers. They are among the most desirable shrubs for East Texas landscapes, but they perform best when their requirements for soil acidity, moisture, and drainage are understood. The Gen1 Greenhouse inventory includes ‘August Beauty’, ‘Frostproof’, and ‘Radicans’. These are all forms of Gardenia jasminoides, but they vary considerably in size and growth habit. ‘Radicans’ is a…
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Rudbeckia is one of the most recognizable summer flowering plants, producing cheerful yellow or golden flowers with dark centers. The ‘Indian Summer’ selection is especially striking because of its large flowers. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sunSoil: Well-drained soilWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once establishedFertilizer: Moderate fertilityPruning: Deadhead to extend floweringBest Planting Time: Spring or fallSpecial Benefit: Excellent pollinator plant Overview Rudbeckia includes several species and cultivated forms commonly known as…
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Euonymus fortunei, commonly called wintercreeper, is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover and trailing shrub valued for its attractive foliage and ability to spread across the ground or climb when supported. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Well-drained soilWater: Moderate; water regularly while establishingFertilizer: Light feeding in springPruning: Trim as needed to control spreadBest Use: Groundcover, borders, containers, and controlled slopesCold Tolerance: Very good Overview Wintercreeper is a…
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