Common name:New Zealand Purple Flax
Botanical name:Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum'
Phormium tenax 'Atropurpureum' is an evergreen perennial. Big, dramatic plant composed of many swordlike, stiffly vertical leaves can reach 5' tall. Leaves are purple red. Flowers stems reach high above leaves, bearing clusters of 1"-2" blossoms in dark red.
Common name:Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle
Botanical name:Lonicera X americana 'Pam's Pink'
This semi-evergreen vine is twining with bluish green foliage and beautiful pink and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. This variety is not as agressive as other species in regards to growth; it seems to have less problem with powdery mildew. Flowers bloom in early to mid spring. Flowers are faintly fragrant. This variety of Lonicera can reach 4'-5' in height and 6' long. Its growth rate is moderate to fast. Leaves are waxy. This is a beautiful vine for a trellis.
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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.