Sunday, June 2, 2019

Morden Sunrise Rose

 This rose bush was been planted at the beginning of June 2019 in a Northwest facing bed at the Lakehouse in Norglenwood on Sylvan Lake, but due to the openess of the yard should 
receive ample sun.
The Morden Sunrise Rose bush belongs to the Parkland Artist Series (1999) and was introduced by the Morden Research Station in Manitoba. It is of average size, growing to a height of 24" to 36"  and a width of about 24" to 36".

Compact rounded shrub with dark green disease resistant foliage.  Unique semi-double yellow, orange and peach flowers that intensify brightness in cooler weather.  Continuous bloom. 
Zone 3 cold tolerance.
Yellow, orange and peach blooms.

Water regularly as needed. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to new spring growth.  Can prune back heavily in spring to promote vigorous new growth and better flower production.  If a severe winter causes die back prune back and can restart as low as root system.
Full sun to part shade.

June 2021

June 2021


Friday, May 24, 2019

Daffodils

Daffodils blooming at the cabin in Kuusamo on Sylvan Lake.  
Daffodils are deer resistant. The flower is toxic to deer.
Plant daffodil bulbs in the fall, about 2 to 4 weeks before the ground freezes.
Plant bulbs 1 1/2 to 5 times their depth.

May 24, 2019
May24, 2019
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Autumn Red Daylily

This Autumn Red Daylily was planted on May 24,2019 in a lily focus bed in an east facing flower bed in Norglenwold by Sylvan Lake.
Mid Season rebloomer
Scape height 39 inches
Bloom Size 5 inches
Single Bloom Form
Dark Red 
Flowers are edible
Attracts butterfies and hummingbirds
Year of registration 1941



Thursday, May 23, 2019

Amazing Grace Day Lily

This Amazing Grace Day Lily was planted on May 23,2019 in a lily focus bed in an east facing flower bed in Norglenwold by Sylvan Lake.

Mid Season bloomer
Scape height 18-24  inches
Bloom Size 5.5 inches
3 way branching
Ruffled Yellow
Showy, fragrant flowers
Flowers are edible
Year of registration 1968
August 2, 2021

August 2, 2021

Mid August 2026

Mid August 2026



Alberta Clipper Day Lily

This Alberta Clipper Day Lily was planted on May 23,2019 in a lily focus bed in an east facing flower bed in Norglenwold by Sylvan Lake.

Mid-Season to Late-Season bloomer
Scape height 25 inches
Bloom Size 6 inches
4 way branching
White with chartreuse throat
Year of registration 2003
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Canada Red Rhubarb

This Canada Red Rhubarb was planted May 22, 2019 in a front flower bed with a full west exposure in Norglenwold at Sylvan Lake.  It is known to be a super sweet variety and does not need as much sugar in cooking as other varieties.

Karl Rosenfeld Peony

This peony was planted in the front garden in Norglenwold at Sylvan Lake with full west exposure. (planted May 22, 2019)