What’s Blooming For February
Plants and Flowers Blooming For February:
- Jane magnolia
- Spirea
- Camellia
- Daffodil
- Pansy
Fruits and vegetables in season:
- Winter squash
- Kale
- Clementines
- Beets
- Kumquats
Camellia
Kale
Pansy
Clementines
Maintenance Tips For February
Fertilizing needs this month:
Mid-late February is a good time to fertilize evergreen trees and shrubs. If you have an acid-loving plant it is recommended to use a holly tone fertilizer. Neutral plants prefer a plant tone or an all purpose fertilizer. If you are unsure of what type of fertilizer your plant needs, you can always conduct a soil test to determine which nutrients your plant is lacking.
Pruning needs this month:
February can be a busy pruning month for some gardeners who love summer blooming shrubs. Here are some shrubs that may need some pruning attention this month:
- Limelight hydrangeas
- Crape myrtles
- Butterfly bush
- Rose of sharon
It is important to hold off on pruning your spring-blooming shrubs in February. Here is a list of shrubs that you should NOT prune this month.
- Azaleas
- Lilacs
- Climbing roses
- Spirea