Garden Talk: January 5, 2006 From NGA Editors New ÂChocolateÂ
Mimosa Foliage the color of chocolate is all the rage in the
gardening world. From annuals and perennials to trees and
shrubs, it seems like many plants have a selection that features
dark burgundy or brown foliage. Hines Nursery has added a new
mimosa to the list with Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'.
This mimosa has dark burgundy leaves and produces rich pink
flowers. Leaves maintain their color even in hot, humid
conditions, and the flowers burst forth like cotton candy in
midsummer. The small, arching tree grows 20 feet tall and 15
feet wide. It grows best in sun to part shade, is drought
tolerant, and is hardy in USDA zones 6-10. 'Summer Chocolate' is
suitable as a landscape, patio, or accent tree, and has no major
disease problems. For more information go to: Green Beam.
Growing Tropical Houseplants Winter can be a rough time for
gardeners. The lack of greenery and flowers drives many
gardeners to try growing tropical houseplants as a w