Six Sun King Aralias Putting on Chartreuse Foliage in Spring - May 2025
Back three weeks ago, I posted a photo and wondered if the Sun King Aralias that I planted last year were "back" for their second growing season . I was concerned because I didn't baby these last year - and neglected them a little bit when it came to watering/irrigation and weeding. I was so focused on the pizza oven that I fell-down a little bit in terms of garden maintenance. I posted six (not five like I said in April) Golden Japanese Spikenard 'Sun Kings' in the back yard as part of a [garden edit]. I was seeing *some* growth by the stalks of last year's growth in late April, but today....I'm seeing foliage across all six plants. Here, below, is a photo from this week showing the six chartreuse-colored perennials that are putting on foliage and growing in early May: My plan this year is to pay close attention to these this season - in terms of watering and weeding. I had them mulched in (professionally), so I'm hoping that will help ease the...