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In This Issue September Events Plantsmen's Tour Friends of the Arboretum Lecture/North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) Lecture Ruby C. McSwain Education Center Complex 10th Anniversary Celebration Children's Program Pi Alpha Xi Plant Sale Photography Workshop |
Plant of the MonthHydrangea paniculata 'Dharuma'
Hydrangeas are among the most beloved of all garden shrubs. From the jewel-like blues of the bigleaf hydrangeas to the bold foliage and incredible fall color of our native oakleaf hydrangea and the vigorous but occasionally reticent to flower climbing hydrangea, these plants add color and drama to our landscapes. While the bigleaf hydrangea (H. macrophylla) is the undisputed king of the hill among hydrangeas, another popular Asian species is the panicled hydrangea (H. paniculata). This species is an old-fashioned, large shrub, notable among the hydrangeas for its tolerance and even appreciation of sunny spots. It flowers on new growth making it amenable to a haircut in winter or early spring which will give it time to produce flowers in mid-summer. There have been many selections of this plant which is not only among the most heat tolerant and floriferous but also perhaps the cold hardiest surviving even the tundra-like conditions of USDA zone 4. One of our favorites is the very dwarf form called 'Dharuma' which was brought to the United States from Japan in 1989. It is sometimes confused with 'Darlido', a Dutch selection of different parentage. 'Dharuma' has been one of the few plants that has stayed smaller than we were originally led to believe, generally growing to only about 3' tall. The foliage on this selection is attractive glossy green, nicer than many other panicled hydrangeas and the flowers are held in somewhat flattened panicles as opposed to the typical cone shape of the species. Some hydrangeaphiles have suggested a bit of hanky-panky may have occurred in its past, perhaps with H. heteromalla, a typically very large species itself. The flowers on 'Dharuma' emerge early and turn from pristine white to rosy pink. The leathery foliage makes it much more deer resistant than bigleaf hydrangeas. We've been very impressed with this selection and think it has a place in most any garden. Preorder Plant Saleby Mark Weathington, Assistant Director and Curator of Collections JCRA members interested in procuring a Hydrangea paniculata 'Dharuma' for their own gardens are in luck. This outstanding garden specimen is available through our second annual member's only Preorder Plant Sale along with 54 other very special plants. Members need to take advantage of this offer right away as the plant sale ends Monday, September 17 at 12:00 PM. JCRA members should have received an e-mail with a link to the Web site, if you have not received the link please contact Chris Glenn at (919) 513-7005 or chris_glenn@ncsu.edu. Nonmembers are always welcome to join the JCRA to take advantage of the benefits and privileges available to our supporters. Friday, September 21, 2012 – 4:00 PM–9:00 PM Saturday, September 22, 2012 – 8:00 AM–2:00 PMIt's all about the plants, the place, and the people who made it possible! Please join us for a weekend of celebration, nostalgia, JCRA history, and of course … remarkable plants! Come and meet the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' new Dean, Dr. Richard Linton. Please contact Anne Porter (919) 513-3826 or anne_porter@ncsu.edu for more information. To register, please use NC State Alumni Association's Web site to register online or use the response card. Advance registration is required. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Garden Conservancy's Open Days
by Jayme Bednarczyk JCRA Member and Volunteer and Garden Conservancy Regional Representative September 15, 2012 – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Passiflora 'Purple Haze' |
Hibiscus makinoi |
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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium |
Zephyranthes 'Grandjax' |
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Dahlia 'Ellen Huston' |
Cosmos sulphureus |
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Colocasia gigantea giant elephant ear |
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Visit Showtimes for a much more detailed listing of what's in flower in September at the Arboretum.
Recent Members Only Additions
by Chris Glenn, Programs and Education Coordinator
Two new videos were recorded for the Members Only section on the Arboretum's Web site in August.
Click on the images below to play the videos or visit the Members Only section to for a complete listing of all videos.
Content in the Members Only section is password protected and is only available to Arboretum members. In order to access these special features, members need to know the password that was printed on the label (use all lower case letters) of the latest Friends of the Arboretum Newsletter or included below.
user name = jcra
password = root
Your Membership Makes a Difference—Please Join or Renew Today!The JC Raulston Arboretum is free to the public, but it is not free to operate. Memberships keep the gates open and the gardens in top shape. Membership gifts are the primary support for the Arboretum's daily operations and vital for its success. Thank you for your support and advocacy of the JC Raulston Arboretum through the membership program. It's fast and easy to become a Friend of the Arboretum, and there are many great benefits for you and your family. Join or renew now using our secure Web site, or contact Judy Morgan-Davis at (919) 513-0264 or jvmorgan@ncsu.edu. JC Raulston Arboretum e-Updates are published electronically every month for everyone interested in the Arboretum and are e-mailed to the Arboretum's members. If you are a member and need to update your contact information or wish to be removed from this mailing, please contact Judy Morgan-Davis. Contact information: (919) 515-3132 |