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1184 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01002
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Open 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Daily
If you're looking for a Clematis to grow in a container, which is gaining popularity these days, consider Olympia —its performance is outstanding in a patio container or at the front of your border. This small, bushy plant has a surprising amount of flower power, creating an ample display of medium-size, long-lasting flowers that'll sit close together on the petite vine. The flowers are produced both on the axils and stems of the vine for tip to toe coverage. Outward displayed, the lavender blue sepals slightly fade in maturity, which we actually really like on this Clematis. As each flower matures in its own time, the effect is charming. Lovely on fences, trellises, and in containers. Flowers appear from early summer into autumn. Plant in full sun to part sun. Afternoon shade is appreciated in hot summer areas. Height 2-3', Spread 18-24'', Zone 4-9
Clematis is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, so apply generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine.
Pruning Group 2 – Flowers on both old and new wood. Typically, little pruning should be done for woody-stemmed members of this group. If cut to the ground or pruned in fall or spring, flowering will be reduced or delayed but not prevented on old wood, but it can also bloom on new wood. or
Pruning Group 3 – Flowers only on new wood. Can be cut to the ground in fall or spring the vine.
Shelby
Greenhouse Greeter
Andrew’s Greenhouse is a third generation family farm owned by Andy and Jacqui Cowles that now specializes in the propagation and retail sale of a wide variety of perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs.
The garden center is located on 150 acres in picturesque South Amherst, MA. The farm was established in 1856 and the present barn built in 1871. The Cowles family bought the farm in 1920 and over the years have raised cattle and various crops, including vegetables, strawberries and hay.
Enjoy the website, and please join Andy and Jacqui and their enthusiastic, knowledgeable employees on the farm this spring.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN OUR GREENHOUSES
Integrated Pest Management (Biological Control) protects the natural enemies that help keep bad pests (aphids, whiteflies and thrips) that are common carriers of plant diseases and viruses in check. It avoids unnecessary chemical use that may endanger human health, wildlife and the environment. Broad-spectrum chemicals also damage the beneficial soil life and insect predators that keep plants healthy.
We have been using biological controls for pest management in the greenhouses for over 10 years. This program works on a preventive basis. Some beneficial insects are introduced before the first plants are placed in the greenhouse, others are day length sensitive and need to wait for longer days and warmer weather.
Watch for our ‘Good Bugs at Work’ signs designating which plants we are using to either provide a breeding ground for our beneficial insects or a food source.
Using biological controls requires patience, allowing the good bugs the time to do their task of either eating or parasitizing the bad bugs.
We do not use any neonicotinoids, and strongly believe in the importance of protecting our pollinators.
Hours:
Open 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Daily