Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Helhan’ (Loraine Sunshine)
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Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Helhan’ Family: Asteraceae Common name: false sunflower; ox-eye daisy |
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Description: An herbaceous, upright growing, perennial. Dynamic lanceolate leaves are white with strong green colouring in the veins. Leaf edges tend to naturally curl upwards slightly. Round, daisy-like flowers are 2 to 3 inches in diameter and a bright cheery yellow colour. Blooming period begins in mid-June and lasts through until frost. Good cut flowers. Drought tolerant once established. Powdery mildew can be a problem; allow for good air circulation. Watch for aphids. Special Notes: Heliopsis spp. are native to the eastern and central regions of Canada and the United States. This variegated hybrid was discovered in a Wisconsin garden in 1992. Blooms of Bressingham took on the propagation and eventually introduced it worldwide. Tolerant of a range of soil conditions with the exception of very fertile and very poor. The former produces lanky growth with a tendency to flop. Very poor soil conditions will produce a smaller clump with fewer stems.
Posted on July 25, 2018 |
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Teaser Tuesday
by Leslie Cox; Tuesday; July 24, 2018
The blue of this magnificent Hydrangea macrophylla is truly luminous in the morning light.
Quote of the Week
by Leslie Cox; Sunday; July 22, 2018
To become a grandparent is to enjoy one of the few pleasures in life
for which the consequences have already been paid.
~ Robert Brault
Happy 17th Birthday to our first-born grandson, Dylan!
Foto Friday
by Leslie Cox; Friday; July 20, 2018
Nothing like a refreshing swim in the river on a really hot day!
Spilosoma virginica (yellow woolly bear)
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Spilosoma virginica (SPIL-oh-so-mah ver-GIN-eh-kah) Family: Erebidae Subfamily: Arctiidae Common name: yellow woolly bear; Virginian tiger moth Host plant(s): range of low-growing, herbaceous plants Adult size: wingspan: 1.3 – 2.0 in (3.2-5.2 cm) Larval length: up to 2.0 in (5.0 cm) Flight time: May through August Type: minimal pest |
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Life cycle:
Adult moths begin to appear in late spring…typically May. After mating, females will lay 20 – 100 eggs grouped in a single layer on the underside of a leaf. When larvae hatch, they stay together for a brief period, feeding, and then disperse singly to other plants. Larvae defoliate host plant by skeletonizing its leaves, but usually does not harm the plant. Most larval damage occurs in the last generation as fall approaches. This generation will overwinter in the pupa stage. There are two to three generations per year.
Remedial Actions: None needed. Not a serious pest.
Re-posted on July 17, 2018 |
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