Plant Event Reports from thequeen770 - Peachtree City, GA (Zone 7b)

Plant Date(s) Report
Peruvian Daffodil (Hymenocallis 'Sulphur Queen') On April 3, 2017 Plant emerged
several leaves showing
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Royal Velvet') On April 3, 2017 Plant emerged
Leaves are finally coming out of bulb.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Clemson Spineless') On April 3, 2017 Plant emerged
Most of the plants are about 2 " high
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Aphrodite') On April 3, 2017 Maintenance performed
2 bud coming up on both sides of the leaves!
Eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Ichiban') On April 2, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased one pot with 3 plants in pot. Will separate and baby for a week or two.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy Mix') On April 2, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased (2) 1 gallon plants from Pikes. Will plant one on East side and one under sunroom windows
Foxglove (Digitalis Foxlight™ Ruby Glow) On March 30, 2017 Obtained plant
Planting under Sunroom windows
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Purple') On March 30, 2017 Transplanted
Moved from under outbuilding eave to square pot, not sure where I am going to plant in the ground.
Primrose (Primula vulgaris Belarina® Valentine) On March 23, 2017 Maintenance performed
Made it thru the mild winter. Not my first sighting, more leaves have emerged. Looks good!
Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel Mix') On March 22, 2017 Seeds sown
had to plant quickly, had soaked over night and end of my day.
planted several beside the very dry azalea near recycle container and the base of the oak tree down the hill
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus 'Tip Top Mahogany') On March 21, 2017 Seeds sown
Planted on front deer trellis both sides
front west bed...several other places but I did not keep track
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Clemson Spineless') On March 21, 2017 Seeds sown
Planted 5 in west flower bed in front yard.
1 beside the butterfly bush by driveway
1 in the down from the outbuilding bed
3 in the entry flower bed with the camellia,
1 west garden area beside the columbine and 1 in the middle 2 where deer would walk thur by the butterfly tree
3 in the top terrace level in back by the table
1 by the retaining wall behind the lemon tree
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus SuperTrouper™ Orange) On March 19, 2017 Obtained plant
Bought 2 from Pikes. Planted one beside the front door and the other by the front butterfly bush on the road side.
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Aphrodite') On March 18, 2017 Plant emerged
Several leaves coming up before cold weather in March.
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Aphrodite') On March 18, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pikes. Had green start showing and some roots. Bloomed before Christmas. Hugh and beautiful. Move outside top terrace...will have late PM shade.
Peacock Orchid (Gladiolus murielae) On March 18, 2017 Obtained plant
End of season bulb purchase from pikes or walmart
Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield') On March 18, 2017 Obtained plant
End of the season bulb purchase from Pikes or Walmart. Planted in top terrace in back yard.
Tickseed (Coreopsis Big Bang™ Mercury Rising) On March 18, 2017 Maintenance performed
Not really sure when I got this. It was here 9/2015 top terrace level in backyard. Covered with good soil in spring of 2016. Never died back completely this winter
Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Allyson Deep Rose') On March 16, 2017 Obtained plant
Not sure when purchased in 2016. Discounted from Walmart.
Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida 'Purpurea') On March 16, 2017 Plant emerged
Plants all around the yard and in pots are coming up
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) On March 16, 2017 Plant emerged
up and blooming
Dahlia 'Boom Boom Red' On March 16, 2017 Plant emerged
I did not cover the new growth and the temp dropped to below freezing for the past 3 nights
Purple Verbena (Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple') On March 16, 2017 Bloomed
All the plants on the east retaining wall are blooming.
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum BrazelBerries® Jelly Bean™) On March 16, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
The past few nights have dropped into the 20ies. I covered with a towel to save the blossoms.
Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield') On March 16, 2017 Plant emerged
A single shoot about 3 inches high. I covered with mulch the past few days of freeze.
Daffodils (Narcissus) On March 13, 2017 Bloomed
Several blooms on each grouping of bulbs.
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream') On March 13, 2017 Plant emerged
just a couple of leaves but out of the ground
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' On March 13, 2017 Plant emerged
growth is showing in pot
Verbena (Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Red') On March 13, 2017 Transplanted
Moved from front window bed to East side bed. Then the temp dropped below freezing for 3 days. Covered with a towel to save blooms.

Also moved the one by the street farther up on the hill into the sun out of the shade of the Butterfly Bush ( did not cover).
Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Allyson Deep Rose') On March 10, 2017 Transplanted
Signs of life on all plants in the ground. Nothing from the 2 in the pots. Temp dropped covered with towel
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) On March 10, 2017 Plant emerged
New growth showing in entire pot ( which is still planted in the front flowerbed
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum BrazelBerries® Jelly Bean™) On March 10, 2017 Bloomed
Repotted in Large White pot, sits in full sun most of the day.
Poppy (Papaver nudicaule 'Spring Fever White') On March 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Bought 4 plants from Lowes discounted to $1 ea. Planted in front bed grouping of 3 then 1 in the drip line of tree. They made it thru the freezing weather. look good on 3/19/17. Mine are mixed colors.
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) On March 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Bought 3 more plants to add to top terrace level in back.
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) On March 9, 2017 Obtained plant
I put several candytuft plants from Homedepot on the east side. They were doing OK but not enough sun. Move to front beside the garage door and out back top row of terracing.
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Purple') On March 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased from Lowes in Fayetteville
Primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Butterscotch') On March 9, 2017 Transplanted
pruchased from pikes...Primula Hethor Giant mix...
Moved from centerpiece bowl to sunroom window bed
Primrose (Primula vulgaris 'Tartan Reds') On March 9, 2017 Transplanted
pruchased from pikes...Primula Hethor Giant mix...
Moved from centerpiece bowl to sunroom window bed
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Royal Velvet') On December 22, 2016 Bloomed
Hugh beautiful bloom! Eventually 2 blooms, both hugh...cut and planted outside in top terrace of back yard. Full sun...may be too much sun this summer?
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Aphrodite') On December 1, 2016 Transplanted
Cut back stalk and moved outside.
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Royal Velvet') On November 18, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pikes, was completely bare root, no roots or foliage at all.
Dahlia 'Bristol Stripe' On September 19, 2016 Miscellaneous Event
The foliage is only about 1' tall.
Dahlia 'Boom Boom Red' On September 19, 2016 Miscellaneous Event
I see a bloom forming. The foliage is about 2.5' tall.
Lily (Lilium 'Black Eye') On September 19, 2016 Bloomed
Still in pot. My label said Black Charm Lily but the bloom looks more like the Black Eye Lily
Lambs' Ears (Stachys byzantina) On September 13, 2016 Obtained plant
Gift from Martha B. This plant was under an azalea so it was a little tender moving into my front yard. I separated it into several small starts. As of 9/22/16 all looking good except one on the downhill side of the butterfly bush next to the driveway. I did put a little fish fertilizer on 9/20
Gladiola (Gladiolus 'Black Pearls') On September 6, 2016 Transplanted
From pot to West side between Aborvitae
Daffodils (Narcissus) On September 1, 2016 Obtained plant
Mom mailed these to me for my birthday.
Purple Verbena (Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple') On September 1, 2016 Transplanted
I moved and separated (into 4 plants) the large healthy plant from under the west butterflybush to the East side. I planted on Brenda's side of the wall as of 10/2 still looking good.
Dahlia 'Boom Boom Red' On August 31, 2016 Transplanted
Planted in the top terrace of back yard.
Dahlia 'Boom Boom Red' On August 1, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Walmart 70% off bulbs, planted in pot.
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream') On July 31, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pike was discounted for quick sale.
Verbena (Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Red') On July 31, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pikes 50% off
Lily (Lilium 'Black Eye') On July 31, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from either Pikes or Walmart 70% off bulbs. Planted in pot to make sure it would grow.
Primrose (Primula vulgaris Belarina® Valentine) On June 23, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Breaking Ground.
Planted in the sunroom window bed.
Purple Verbena (Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple') On May 31, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchased from Walmart 50% off - 2 plants
Meyer Lemon (Citrus x limon 'Meyer') On April 5, 2016 Obtained plant
Purchase from Pikes, contained 2 plants. Separated, gave on to Martha and trimed the other back to tree form. Planted in large pot.
Meyer Lemon (Citrus x limon 'Meyer') On May 4, 2013 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pikes. Planted in Large pot. Many blooms and lemons. Gave Pot and Plant to Martha when we moved in 10/2015. She kept it thru the winter and gave it back to me when we returned 7/2016. Did not get enough sun so no blooms. I fertilized and put in good sun this summer but only got one bloom that became a lemon as of 9/12/16

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