No scapes, flowering shrubs
sherrygirl zone5 N il
11 months ago
last modified: 11 months ago
My Miss Kim lilac is blooming now, looking good. Last season was a bust for the lilac, early highs and late freezes got it. Heavenly scented yard now.
Sherry
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Comments (6)After reading the original description with no picture I was about to go with white crapemyrtle, too. Fluttery flowers, end of each branch, 20' tall, peeling bark... Need more pix! Description sure fits both. hortster...See MoreIs this the shortest flower scape you have ever seen?
Comments (10)It doesn't hurt to take a gentle look at it. The leaves look good, and it will probably settle in just fine like others are saying. But remember to check it next spring to see that it's coming up normally. I still feel bad that I didn't catch my Bridal Falls on time. It sunk too deep, and the roots dwindled away. My hosta ICU was unsuccessful. :-(...See MoreHosta Flower and Scapes from start to finish 2015
Comments (11)I don't usually take pics of seeds but it is such a good idea. I can't always remember how well they produce.Holy Mouse Ears Blue Mouse Ears starting to openBlue Mouse Ears - All the Mouse series have such great flowers.clausa - The flowers never openFall DazzlerFall DazzlerFall Dazzler up closeFragrant Dream with a bee photo bombing.GooberGoober close up....See MoreAny body else seen flowers like this ( not fasciated scapes ) ?
Comments (9)Yes a new plant open pollinated and germinated 2 years ago. Been in my greenhouse ever since. First time of flowering with more buds on the way. Being just a plain green plant it was destined for the compost bin. Now I'll have to keep it another year to see if it does it again. Dave...See Moresherrygirl zone5 N il
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