MzSerena’s Garden

Hi, I’m still alive. First things first, a belated Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mother figures out there. I spent most of my Sunday cooking and spending time with Mom. Made a cake and cooked dinner. My sister showed up Friday out of the blue and brought Mom a huge bleeding heart plant to add to the yard, then I sent Rob to pick out another bush for her Mother’s Day gift. He chose a Burning Bush. I can’t wait to see how well that grows.

Burning Bush
(aka Winged Euonymus or Spindle Tree)
Euonymus alata “Compactus”

Mature Height: 6-10 ft. for ‘Compactus’ (other varieties can get much larger)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soil: Average, well-drained
Light Requirements: Sun/partial shade
Foliage: Medium green 1″ to 3″ in. long leaves, turning to vibrant red in the fall
Flower/Fruit: Small orange-red seeds in the fall
Pruning: No pruning is necessary! The most attractive shrubs are those that have not been pruned or sheared. except for cutting out older branches immediately following blooms. It can be cut to the ground following bloom time if you feel that it needs renewal.

Common Name: bleeding heart
Zone: 3 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Papaveraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: Siberia, Japan, northern China, Korea
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2.5 feet
Bloom Time: April – May Bloom Data
Bloom Color: White/pink
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

I thought I had more to say, but I guess I don’t, really. Want to go to a baseball game later, but not sure Rob will feel up to it, since he had dental work done this morning. It’s likely the last chance we get to go. We’ll see, I guess.

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