Some of us experienced some heavy frosts in the past few weeks, heavier than expected. As I mentioned in the “May” article the appliciation of the BULL KELP derived ‘Seasol’ will give plants that anti freeze protection as long as you continue to apply every 7-10 days. It will then be present within the plants structure to push away excellent growth come the spring/ warmer weather.
If your plants have sustained frost damage (although this may be unsightly), just leave any pruning till after the frost periods. Even the damaged leaf helps to protect the plant from further frost burn. If you were also using the frost protection cloth don’t discard it. This material may well come in handy against the westerly winds and during the summer heat. You can frame it and utilise it to cast shade on the vegie patch.
NOW THIS IS SPECIAL
One of my suppliers is producing a specific new Hibiscus form for me. These 9 new varieties will be exclusive to our Garden Centre. Why I am so keen to acquire these new vibrant forms is because of their ability to produce a flower that will open and remain open for much longer periods, unlike shall I say ‘normal hibiscus’. There will be some double forms amongst this fantastic groupe. These plants will arrive in early September. So keep watching this space along with our website http://www.beaudeserthardware.com.au/category/freshlines/ . They will be in limited numbers as they are so new.
The new Petunia “Black Velvet” and it is BLACK, along with the orange coloured “Orange Crush” will arrive soon. I had the privilege to see some examples of these new forms along with the very striking clumping petunia “Bumble Bee” a spectacular black and yellow striped form.
All this new, fresh, high quality green life will certainly put an extra coil into our spring………
Plantman