October Plant A Star® Magazine

autumn plant pairing

create a fall garden that dazzles with these suggested pairings

guide to fall planting

how to plant and care for plants in the colder months

autumn spotlight

5 great plants to plant and enjoy this sesason

PLANT A STAR from the introducers of The Knock OutÂŽ Family of Roses issue

â„–5. october 2016

STAR® ROSES

a n d PLANTS cultivating creativity since 1897

Star® Roses and Plants has been breeding, introducing and growing plants since 1897. A leader in roses, Star® Roses and Plants brought the breakthrough Knock Out® Family of Roses to market which revolutionized the way people think about roses and gardening. Star® Roses and Plants offers an extensive ®

line of perennials, shrubs and roses. Rigorously trailed throughout the country, all plants are put to the test ensuring only the most superior varieties are brought to market.

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K N O C K OU T®

DRIFT®

P E RE NNIAL S

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CONTENTS 4. star ® roses and plants guide to fall planting the

8. spotlight: little ruby ™ cornus

10. spotlight: sunny knock out ®

12. spotlight: fire chief ™ thuja

1. spotlight: eupatorium ‘ little joe’

14. spotlight: coral drift ®

16. frequently asked gardening questions

the star ® roses and pl ants guide to:

PLANTING in the FALL

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all is a great time for planting roses, trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials. While

“If you don’t have roses in

the air temperatures outside may be getting colder, the soil temperatures are still relatively warm, allowing plants to take hold before the winter. Knock Out® and Drift®

your garden, Autumn is

Roses are no exception to this rule! Here are a few tips to ensure a successful autumn garden.

also an excellent time watering 101

mulching:

Water your new plants as you would

When planting in the fall, be sure to add

in the spring or summer. Each plant

a layer of mulch. If you are located in an

should receive about one gallon of water

area colder than zone 5, you may want

weekly. More established plants need less

to mulch heavier around the base of the

attention but should be watered every

plant. If you are in an area that receives

7-10 days in dry spells. Water at the base

a lot of snowfall; the snow cover will help

of the plant and not up at the leaves, to

insulate the plants during the freezing

prevent fungus growth. While both the

temperatures and drying winter winds.

to plant.”

– P. ALLEN SMITH

Knock Out® Family of Roses and the Drift® Groundcover Roses are disease resistant, it is still good practice and promotes healthy growth for your roses if you avoid

when & where to plant:

the leaves.

It is best to give any shrub planted in the fall 3-4 weeks to get established before the first hard freeze. Remember, your rose bush will need at least 6 hours of sun each day, so choose a sunny spot.

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Outstanding Autumn PLANT PAI RI NGS:

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nock Out® and Drift® Roses can be planted along with

bloom through fall, make sure to pair them with other hardy plants

many wonderful companion plants to create beautiful

to create a long lasting dramatic effect in your garden. Here are a

compositions within your gardens. Since our roses

few of our suggestions.

evergreens

shades of purple

Try planting your roses in front of or alongside dark green evergreen

Add some hardy perennial herbs to your garden to add long-lasting

shrubs such as hollies, boxwoods or yews. The vibrant blooms of

color to your garden. Purple or blue flowering perennials such as

Red Drift® Roses will really stand out against the dark green foliage

perovskia, catmint and lavender lend a delicate element, and proves

to create an impressive visual.

to be a stunning complement to the Sunny Knock Out.®

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did you know?

Ounce for ounce, rose hips carry more vitamin C than oranges and other citrus fruits. They are a great source of nutrients for people, as well as a vital source of winter food for birds. Rose hips also provide a beautiful all-season color display in your garden. Here are five of Star® Roses and Plants most prolific producers of rose hips: Bonica,® Carefree Spirit,™ Crimson Meidiland,® Sevillana,® and Winner’s Circle.™

preparing rose containers for winter Planting Knock Out® or Drift® roses in containers is a great option, but when the winter comes you’ll want to do a couple of things to protect them. Here are a few tips to help your plants survive winter.

1. Leave your roses in its container outside through the first frost. Leaving it outside through the first frost allows the plant to start going dormant for the winter months.

2. After the first frost, simply bring your containers inside and store them in a cool dark area such as your garage or basement.

If you store your containers in the garage be sure to protect the from the winter winds and temperatures that will come in as you open and close the door.

dried blooms Allow the blooms of Hydrangea and Eupatorium to dry naturally,

3. Periodically check your roses to make sure they don’t dry out completely.

creating a romantic backdrop for Autumn roses such as Apricot Drift.® Also adding plants such as Viburnum, that develop unique

4. In spring, after the threat of the last frost

berries or seedpods add textural elements to your fall garden.

has passed, take your roses back outside.

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LITTLE RUBY ™ CORNUS Cornus hybrid ‘NCCH1’

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spotlight

description:

pl ant t ype:

Shrub

flowers:

Pink / red bracts

f o l i a g e :

Maroon

grow th habit:

Compact

h a r d i n e s s z o n e :

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

light requirements:

Full Sun

height:

8–10'

spread:

4–6'

flower color:

Pink

This compact shrub is great for mass plantings but is equally beautiful as a specimen tree. The semi-double pink flowers are very attractive and the bright red leaves on new growth turn to a rich maroon and persist into late fall.

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spotlight

description:

pl ant t ype:

Shrub Rose

flowers:

Medium, 5 petals

f o l i a g e :

Semi-Glossy

grow th habit:

Bushy

h a r d i n e s s z o n e :

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

light requirements:

Full Sun

height:

3-4’

spread:

3-4’

flower color:

Yellow

The Sunny Knock Out® Rose is the only fragrant member in The Knock Out® Family. It has a slightly more compact and upright habit than The Knock Out® Rose with bright yellow flowers that fade quickly to a pastel cream color. The yellow color stays more intense during cooler times of the year. The dark, semi-glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the bright blooms.

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the SUNNY KNOCK OUT® Rosa ‘Radsunny’

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FIRE CHIEF™ THUJA description: Fire Chief™ is a twist on a classic variety. With it's much brighter foliage in the spring and deeper, more red fall color this shrub is sure to dazzle. Also it's less prone to splitting.

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pl ant t ype:

Shrub

flowers:

N/A

f o l i a g e :

Reddish-orange

grow th habit:

Rounded

h a r d i n e s s z o n e :

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

light requirements:

Full Sun

height:

4’

spread:

4’

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EUPATORIUM ‘ LITTLE JOE’ description: Compact selection of a native species that tolerates seasonally wet to rather dry sites. It's strong, sturdy stems prevent it from flopping later

pl ant t ype:

Perennial

flowers:

Large clusters of flowers

f o l i a g e :

Green

grow th habit:

Upright

h a r d i n e s s z o n e :

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

light requirements:

Full Sun

height:

3 1/2 - 4 1/2’

spread:

2-4’

flower color:

Mauve

in the season. Large clusters of flowers bloom in the summer months, drying to an attractive light brown seed head for nice fall interest

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CORAL DRIFT® ROSE Rosa ‘Meidrifora’

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description:

pl ant t ype:

Groundcover Rose

flowers:

Small, 20-25 petals

f o l i a g e :

Medium/dark green

grow th habit:

Groundcover

h a r d i n e s s z o n e :

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

light requirements:

Full Sun

height:

1 1/2’

spread:

2 1/2’

flower color:

Coral

Bright coral-orange blooms cover this small mounding shrub from mid-spring to mid-fall. Coral Drift® Rose has the most vibrant flowers that catch your eye and really wow. Fully winter hardy and disease resistant.

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frequently asked questions:

GARDENING

Q: w h e n d o i p ru n e m y k n o c k o u t ® ro s e ?

A: Prune your rose bush in early spring, never in the fall and never

Q: h ow b i g w i l l m y k n o c k o u t ® ro s e g e t ?

A: Knock Out® Roses can grow fairly large in some parts of the

in the winter. When you prune, you are encouraging the plant to

country if not pruned. A once a year cut (to about 12-18” above the

send out new growth. This is not something you want to encourage

ground) in early spring (after the last hard frost) is recommended

as the plant is getting ready to go dormant for the winter.

for maximum performance. A general role to follow is if you prune your Knock Out® Rose to 12" in spring, it will triple by the end of

Check your rose bush from time to time as spring moves along.

When you start to see new shoots growing from the canes on your rose bush, that’s a good sign that it is time to prune.

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the season.

Q:

w h e n i s t h e i d e a l t i m e o f y e a r to

p l a n t ro s e s ?

bloom again, you will see flowers. Consider trying a product like Liquid Fence to keep the deer away.

A: You can plant Knock Out® or Drift® roses in the spring or the fall.

Q: Q:

s h o u l d i f e rt i l i z e m y ro s e s w h e n i

p l a n t t h e m i n t h e fa l l ?

A:

h ow to l e r a n t a r e k n o c k o u t ® a n d

d r i f t ® ro s e s to roa d s a lt ? wo u l d i t b e b e t t e r to p l a n t n e x t s p r i n g s o t h at t h ey

No, you should wait until spring to fertilize. Fertilizing now will

a r e n ’ t e x p o s e d to t h e s a lt ?

promote new growth, and again that’s not something you want to

A:

encourage as the plant is getting ready to go dormant for the winter.

however, it might be beneficial to hold off planting until spring

Knock Out® and Drift® Roses are very tolerant to road salt;

so that they can become established before being exposed to salt.

Q:

the deer have eaten most of the blooms

on my knock out ® roses . will they bloom

Q: A:

A:

Knock Out® Roses are not deer resistant unfortunately. As you

transplant is late winter or early spring while the plant is still

probably know, when deer are hungry, they’ll munch on anything.

dormant and before new growth begins to push out. Please visit

Don’t worry though, Knock Out® and Drift® Roses are really tough.

our blog for more detailed instructions on how to transplant your

They bloom every 5-6 weeks so hopefully it’s time for them to

roses, and other how-to gardening videos and helpful solutions to

again or are they a total loss ?

c a n i t r a n s p l a n t m y ro s e s ?

Yes, it is okay to transplant your roses. The best time to

your garden questions.

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