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Post by lisamarie on Mar 16, 2014 3:09:04 GMT
Pammy, tuberous begonias are basically a bulb I believe, they are not as coming. Waxy begonias are far more common and sold in those black plastic trays. You can buy a flat probably for less than $15 at Home Depot. They are very skimpy and small when you buy them but they fill out nicely
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Post by santinoandmondo on Mar 16, 2014 14:09:51 GMT
Waxy begonias don't look like much when you buy them and their root system is what you'd expect from an annual plant in a little 4 or 6 pack tray. The tuberous begonias start off as a tuber, kind of like a small sweet potato and they are much more expensive but very showy. They are usually potted in a hanging basket. The waxy begonias do well in the hot sun and the tuberous begonias prefer partial sun/shade.
Regarding the roses around your tree... you'd want to plant the roses as far out towards the drip line or edge of the canopy of the mature tree so you don't have the roots of the roses competing with the roots of the immature tree. But I think the rose bushes would look pretty lonely - like sentries for several years. It would be better if you just potted them in 4 pots and just move them around where you want color (in groupings, closer to the tree?). Actually, you could have groupings of potted perennials or shrubs around your young tree and move them out further as your tree grows up/out. The pots could go into your garage or basement for the winter. Also, you can add special water retaining crystals to the soil in the pot so you wouldn't have to water as often. I add them into the soil for plants I keep on my patio which gets a lot of sun and to the soil of new plantings so they get a good start.
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Post by santinoandmondo on Mar 16, 2014 14:20:51 GMT
Oh, and the succulent leaf plants would be great choices but not sure which ones do well for your area as some cultivars are picky. I have a couple of Sedums or stonecrops that do well in a part of my garden that gets scorching sun in the afternoon. They flower mid-late summer and some have color in the foliage. The sempervirums or hens-and-chicks love hot conditions and a mix could make a lovely groundcover. I suspect many of your local friends who have gardens would be happy to share with you if you tell them that you are looking for advice for plants for a sunny garden. Gardens always have stuff to share .
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Post by saif on Mar 16, 2014 16:18:34 GMT
Hens and chicks make great ground cover succulents also include aloe vera it has medicinal properties
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