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The Latin word of the week   x jackmanii (jak-MAN-ee-eye) Many gardeners recognize Jackmanii as an important name in the Clematis world. In the mid-1850s, Surrey nurserymen George Jackman II and his son crossed Clematis lanuginosa and C. viticella to create Clematis x jackmanii. It was a transatlantic hit and soon became a familiar favorite among British and American gardeners. Clematis x jackmanii was the first of the popular large-flowered clematis and has received numerous awards since its introduction including the First Class Certificate by the RHS Floral Committee, and later, the RHS Award of Merit. Subsequent selections soon followed, often named for the influential patrons of the Jackman nursery. A writer as well as nurseryman and hybridizer, George Jackman II co-authored The Clematis as a Garden Flower with Thomas Moore. The nursery remained in the Jackman family until 1960.

The Plant of the Week   Colorado Spruce Picea pungens The Colorado Blue Spruce Picea pungens was first noted growing in the Rocky Mountains in 1862. The distinctive color and symmetrical shape quickly made it a favorite of gardeners throughout the world. It has been adopted by the states of Colorado and Utah as their official State Tree and is a favorite Christmas Tree of millions. The Colorado Blue Spruce enjoys a wide growing range and does well in gardens in zones 2 through 8. The height range is between 30 and 60 feet and it can have a diameter of 15 to 20 feet, so give your tree plenty of room to grow. Plant in full sun to partial shade and make sure that it has rich, moist soil. Your Colorado Blue Spruce will have thicker growth and be more symmetrical the more sun that it receives. It is a good tree to plant if deer are a problem, as they tend to choose other trees and shrubs before dining on them. Cones are produced on mature trees so be sure to site yours where these will not pose a problem. The lovely blue-gray foliage is a wonderful contrast for other evergreen plants in the landscape and can be quite useful in creating a focal point in the winter garden. » Read more about this plant 4 vendors have this plant for sale. Type of plant: Trees, Conifers Bloom color: Inconspicuous/none Bloom time of year: N/A Sun requirements: Full Sun Cold hardiness: Zone 3a to Zone 8b Height: over 40 ft. (12 m) Spacing: 30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Bloom of the Day for November 22, 2009   Chinese Dogwood 'Wolf Eyes' (Cornus kousa) Type of plant: Shrubs Bloom color: White/Near White Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade Cold hardiness: Zone 5a to Zone 9b Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing: 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

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