Eryngium maritimum Sea Holly, Seaside eryngo seeds

Description

Japanese aucuba (Aucuba japonica) is an evergreen shrub that grows 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m.) tall with colorful, green and yellow-gold leaves as much as 8 inches (20 cm.) long. The flowers aren’t particularly ornamental, but attractive, bright red berries replace them in the fall if a male plant grows nearby. The flowers and fruit often hide behind the foliage. Aucuba also makes nice container shrubs or houseplants. Read on to learn about the care of Aucuba japonica. How to Grow Aucuba Shrubs Aucuba plant care is easy if you select a good location. Here is a list of ideal aucuba growing conditions: Shade. Deeper shade means brighter leaf color. Plants tolerate partial shade, but leaves turn black if they get too much sun. Mild temperatures. Japanese aucuba plants survive winters in USDA plant hardiness zones 7b through 10. Well-drained soil. The ideal soil is moist with a high organic content, but the plants tolerate most any soil, including heavy clay, as long as it is well drained. Plant the shrubs 2 to 3 feet (0.5-1 m.) apart. They grow slowly, and the area may look sparse for quite a while as they grow to fill their space. The advantage of the slow growth is that the plant rarely needs pruning. Clean up plants as necessary by snipping off broken, dead and diseased foliage and twigs. Aucuba shrubs have moderate drought tolerance, but they grow best in moist soil. Water often enough to keep the soil moderately moist using cold water. Hot water from a hose that has been left in the sun can encourage disease. Spread a 2- or 3-inch (5-7.5 cm.) layer of mulch over the roots to help the soil hold moisture and prevent weeds.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Aucuba Plant Care: Learn About Aucuba Growing Conditions
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Japanese aucuba (Aucuba japonica) is an evergreen shrub that grows 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m.) tall with colorful, green and yellow-gold leaves as much as 8 inches (20 cm.) long. The flowers aren’t particularly ornamental, but attractive, bright red berries replace them in the fall if a male plant grows nearby. The flowers and fruit often hide behind the foliage. Aucuba also makes nice container shrubs or houseplants. Read on to learn about the care of Aucuba japonica. How to Grow Aucuba Shrubs Aucuba plant care is easy if you select a good location. Here is a list of ideal aucuba growing conditions: Shade. Deeper shade means brighter leaf color. Plants tolerate partial shade, but leaves turn black if they get too much sun. Mild temperatures. Japanese aucuba plants survive winters in USDA plant hardiness zones 7b through 10. Well-drained soil. The ideal soil is moist with a high organic content, but the plants tolerate most any soil, including heavy clay, as long as it is well drained. Plant the shrubs 2 to 3 feet (0.5-1 m.) apart. They grow slowly, and the area may look sparse for quite a while as they grow to fill their space. The advantage of the slow growth is that the plant rarely needs pruning. Clean up plants as necessary by snipping off broken, dead and diseased foliage and twigs. Aucuba shrubs have moderate drought tolerance, but they grow best in moist soil. Water often enough to keep the soil moderately moist using cold water. Hot water from a hose that has been left in the sun can encourage disease. Spread a 2- or 3-inch (5-7.5 cm.) layer of mulch over the roots to help the soil hold moisture and prevent weeds.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Aucuba Plant Care: Learn About Aucuba Growing Conditions
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/aucuba/aucuba-plant-care.htm
Eryngium maritimum Sea Holly, Seaside eryngo, 20 fresh seeds
Eryngium maritimum is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in).
It is hardy to zone (UK) 5. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
Japanese aucuba (Aucuba japonica) is an evergreen shrub that grows 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m.) tall with colorful, green and yellow-gold leaves as much as 8 inches (20 cm.) long. The flowers aren’t particularly ornamental, but attractive, bright red berries replace them in the fall if a male plant grows nearby. The flowers and fruit often hide behind the foliage. Aucuba also makes nice container shrubs or houseplants. Read on to learn about the care of Aucuba japonica.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Aucuba Plant Care: Learn About Aucuba Growing Conditions
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/aucuba/aucuba-plant-care.htm