Fritz Creek Gardens | July Newsletter --Featured Plants

Featured Plants for July

Posted July 1

Dear Gardeners:

Well, it is the teen days -- or the awkward days -- for my garden. No one else seems notice, but I always go through this time every year when the spring plants have about all done their thing and the late-summer plants aren't blooming yet. But, I know it is all in my head because I just came in from photographing the gardens and they are quite nice.

Is a gardener ever satisfied with his garden? I don't thing so. Maybe for about a week or so then you see holes etc. That's what it's all about though, isn't it? But there is one saving grace this time of year and it is the containers I planted at the beginning of the season. I've included a couple of shots. One has the beautiful Geranium 'Rozanne' in it that will be the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2008. I love the color of the flower but the foliage is great, too. We have some very nice ceramic pots available at extremely reasonable prices.

Climbing Clematis

We still have a very good selection of clematis in stock. The one pictured on the right is one of the C. alpina varities. It is very hardy and often blooms twice, in early summer and again in fall. We have them in stock at only $15.00 per container. But they won't last long at that price!

Last Chance this Season for Blue Poppies

We have only a few of the very nice one gallon pots of blue poppies (Meconopsis) left, and they are going fast at just $12.00 a container. They are starting to bloom in everyone's gardens so they won't be around much longer. The photo included here is one of mine I took that is nodding off to sleep for the evening. Few plants are truly blue but this one really is!

Roses in Bloom

If you've been trying to decide which rose or roses are right for you, stop in soon and you'll have your decision made easier, as they are all starting to bloom and i's pretty spectacular up in rose land right now. I especially am in love with the yellows this year. Here is a photo of a rose bush busting out with scads of buds for your review. Most of our roses are $22.00.

And speaking of yellow roses busting out all over, here is a delicious photo of Rosa 'Persian Yellow' in full bloom! Take a look at the beautiful, soft yellow color! This web site has lots of pictures of roses (click here to jump to our Roses pages) but there is nothing like the real thing. Also on the web are detailed instructions about growing these beauties. They are easy to grow and take care of -- I promise! They come back even in North Pole and Fairbanks. Now that's hardy.

Getting Married is not a Requirement

No, getting married is not a requirement to owning one or a dozen of the wonderfully fragrant lily of the valley. They are starting to bloom and we have generously potted up a few for you in our big square pots, for $7.50 each. This is a favorite for brides, but is very nice in vases to "scent up" your whole house.

Secret Iris Special

As most of our e-mail recipients know, we sometimes offer special prices just for you. When you come into the greenhouses, if you ask, we will give you 15 percent off any iris you pick. The photo here on the right is to provide incentive. Clever, aren't I?

We've Been Digging Again

The last week of June we dug up a ton of the large Aquilegia (columbine). They are too huge to pot so are in clumps. It would be great if you BYOB. (bring your own bucket). Prices start at $8.50. We do have a nice selection potted including the dwarf blues starting at $5.00 each.

Lotsa Hosta!

Hosta I'm totally enjoying all the hosta as they start to do their thing. I have quite a few that are mature now and they are just majestic. Pictures included here are with one of my favorite combos, the Lamiastrum 'Herman's Pride' (bottom photo at left). Also pictured on the bottom right is a photo showing a Lamiastrum under our weeping Caragana -- or pea shrub. When you're out to visit, be sure to check it out. It's spectacular!