Category: News

Handling Suggestions for Summer Dug Plant Material

Angelica Nurseries has one of the most successful summer digging programs in the industry. As a result of our root pruning and transplanting procedures, our B & B varieties develop a concentrated root mass. This root mass combined with our special hardening off procedures are your best guarantee of plant survival, especially during the hot summer months. However, all summer digging is at the customer’s own risk and special charges may apply.

To further ensure your success with summer dug material, we make the following recommendations:

■ Plant material needs to be untied and spaced immediately so plants do not touch
■ Plants must be protected from heat and drying wind
■ Overhead mist to cool foliage throughout the hottest part of the day
■ Mist to keep soil at a constant state of moisture
■ Shade from direct sunlight to protect new growth
■ For some varieties, pre-treatment with a bio-stimulant may be recommended

The above procedures serve as a guideline only. Angelica does not give nor imply in any way any warranty as to the future life of stock. Please contact our Customer Service Department with any summer inquiries or to discuss current digging conditions.

Is your Endless Summer® blooming? If not, it soon will be as we approach peak bloom season. Endless Summer® is easy to grow and will bloom from late spring through fall.

Color Kits make it easy to change the color of your Hydrangea.

Color Me Blue™ (soil sulfur) will keep your blooms blue. If it’s blue blooms you want, the ph level should be in the range of 5.0 to 5.8

Color Me Pink™ (garden lime) will keep your blooms pink. The ph level should be in the range of 6.5 to 7.0. If your soil is acidic, you can sweeten the soil with Color Me Pink™ garden lime to keep those pink blooms.

Both Color Me Blue™ and Color Me Pink™ are safe, will not burn the plants and promotes dark green foliage and general plant vigor. It is highly recommended that you test the soil prior to application to ensure that the proper amount of sulfur or lime is applied. Results will vary depending on the soil type, temperature and the time of year of application.

Do you think you have problems with your Holly? Are the inner leaves turning yellow and dropping?

Do not be alarmed. It is typical for Ilex to shed their inner leaves while the new growth is flushing.  

Bill Van Wilgen, owner of Van Wilgen’s Garden Center in North Branford, CT will talk retail strategy at the upcoming Independent Garden Center Show in August 2012 to be held at the Navy Pier in Chicago.

Van Wilgen’s Garden Center is ranked number 80 in IGC Retailer’s 100 report. Van Wilgen’s is one of the most prominent garden centers in Connecticut.  Congratulations to Bill on his success and wishing him a successful show!