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(left - potted plant) Spruce up the patio with colors of Autumn burgundy Fountain Grass, Cornelius Agave, Croton, yellow Shrimp Plant and Creeping Jenny.
Fall Gardening By Jon George
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emperatures have changed enough for my family to relax and enjoy meals on the back porch again. We counted seven different species of butterflies feeding on various flowers and a hummingbird or two buzzing around a late blooming Chaste tree. The plants think spring has come again and are putting on quite a show before first frost. Fortunately, North Central Florida does not become cold enough to halt year ‘round gardening and this is a great time of year to get trees, shrubs and perennials planted with little transplant stress.
Tuscan Sun is the name of this beautiful floribunda rose we trialed in one of our client’s gardens. Apricot to orange best describes the color which we paired with bright green Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ and ‘Lime Zinger’ elephant ears. The coppery color intensifies with cooler weather and the blooms should make a good cut flower for the Thanksgiving table. Tuscan Sun also has a light honey fragrance.
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