I've grown Chameleon now for about 2 growing seasons. It is an AMAZING grass! Extremel ornamental in colour, soft linear touch in garden designs, I don't want to ever be without it!
Thank you, that's great to hear. It really is quite amazing how the colors and appearances change through the seasons, and of course because it is selection of our native Little Bluestem, it is nice and hardy, resilient and easy to grow too. Have you come across the other variegated selection that we offer through our partnering garden centers too? It is called Schizachryium 'Shining Star', and here's a link to another of David's videos that will tell you all about it: ruclips.net/video/7RXjW-BUrGE/видео.htmlsi=Io8tqCv8ilbHjOHU And by the way, have you subscribed to our channel yet? If you haven't, you might like to think about it, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), you will find that they will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that will help other people find out about the information as well. And, now that we are in the midst of the BEST planting season (Fall) we try to encourage everyone to visit our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/. They are located all over our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region, and that's where you will find all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections, so be sure to stop in regularly throughout the seasons because there will be a steady stream of fresh shipments coming in weekly.
Check out the garden centers this coming spring, with something this good, it's only a matter of time until they will be in stock and prominently displayed. Certainly, in this region, I expect the partnering garden centers in our network: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ will have them (and the other lovely variegated selection Shining Star) out front and center!
Such thorough, clear information. Thank you for your clarity. And enthusiasm. I’m certain you’ve given me advice that will ensure my 50+ newly planted bluestem will thrive.
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say so. Have you subscribed to our channel? If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, now with the cooler weather of Fall, it brings with it the BEST TIME of PLANTING and since our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are continuing to bring in stocks of gorgeous plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.
Yes, it is impressive, especially when we consider how it is constantly changing through the seasons . Offers tremendous value in both color, texture and movement in out gardens.
I bet that would look incredible with a darker backdrop.. I m not sure if it's my screen or whatever, but it looks like the blades have a metallic like glow to them...wwow.
We agree entirely, setting it off against other plants with dark foliage would definitely accentuate the foliage effect. That's why in the video David suggests planting it amongst ground covering Stonecrops (Sedums), that will show off the beautiful foliage and attractive aching habit, and of course would create a low maintenance, drought tolerant display into the bargain.
Thank you, David for another excellent presentation. I had several large landscaping beds put in late this past summer. So I have the remainder of the winter to dream and make plans to fill them up. Thank you for providing so much information! Happy New Year to you all.
You are very welcome, it is our pleasure. As you are doing your research, you might want (if you haven't noticed it already) to catch our other video on another beautiful variegated Little Bluestem selection Shining Star: ruclips.net/video/7RXjW-BUrGE/видео.html. As you will discover this is similar in some ways, but also distinctly different, so we think there's a place for both of them in our gardens. See what you think, and then be sure to keep us all updated with your progress. It is always great to have other people share their successes (and even failures) because then we all learn and get better. It sounds like you know where our partnering garden centers are located but if not, here's a link that will let you see where they are all placed: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/
New subscriber Wow oh wow your explanation for each plant/shrub/tree is awesome!!! Do you have any information about the green giant & spring grove arborvitae?
Thanks, it is wonderful to hear our efforts are proving helpful. Stay tuned because we are featuring new videos on a wide range of top performing plants all the time. So as time goes on, you should find increasing information to help you get the most success and enjoyment out of your garden. Here's a link to our Arborvitae listings: grownbyoverdevest.com/splant/?_sfm_genus=Thuja Including Junior Giant: ruclips.net/video/hraRCxLke-c/видео.html which incidentally can be obtained through our network of hundreds of partnering garden centers located throughout our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern USA region: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/
I planted several of these around the end of May in the ground, and a few in containers. The ones in containers have put on noticeable new growth, the ones in the ground don't look as thriving. All are in full sun all day. I'm zone 6 with clay soil but amended it at planting. I've been watering if we don't get any rain for the week, any idea why the ground ones aren't growing as much? I don't know if I'm watering too much or too little with grasses.
Its quite normal for young plants to grow strongly in pots (at the beginning), the compost is warmer, they are getting plenty of nutrition and providing they are regularly watered (which clearly you are doing), they will put on a lot of growth. The ones in the ground may not look like they are doing as well initially, but underneath the surface they are probably establishing a root system in the cool, moist conditions that will ultimately sustain stronger, fuller growth and longer term performance. In some of David's other videos (also on this channel), you will see him scratch the soil surface to check on moisture levels. If the soil is most enough it will be dark and providing the plants have a good, well established root system probably doesn't need watering. Whereas, if it is a lighter color (resembling the surface) it will clearly be dry and the plants will need a good, deep watering. It obviously depends of the soil types, the time of year, amount of rainfall, the age of the plants (whether they have been recently planted or not) etc. and with clay based soils you are wise to be cautious. With newly planted items it is important water regularly until they become established, but at the same time they should not be perpetually squishy and soggy, and soaking wet. We hope this helps. Have you subscribed to our channel yet? If you haven't, you might like to think about it, because once you are subscribed, each time we post new videos (which we are doing all the time), you will find they will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, a reminder that our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are usually well stocked with lots of gorgeous plants, so if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.
@@OverdevestNurseries Thanks for replying and the tips! I'm more hopeful they will survive in the ground and return next year. Watering is the most tricky for me and I'm new to grasses.
I've grown Chameleon now for about 2 growing seasons. It is an AMAZING grass! Extremel ornamental in colour, soft linear touch in garden designs, I don't want to ever be without it!
Thank you, that's great to hear. It really is quite amazing how the colors and appearances change through the seasons, and of course because it is selection of our native Little Bluestem, it is nice and hardy, resilient and easy to grow too.
Have you come across the other variegated selection that we offer through our partnering garden centers too?
It is called Schizachryium 'Shining Star', and here's a link to another of David's videos that will tell you all about it: ruclips.net/video/7RXjW-BUrGE/видео.htmlsi=Io8tqCv8ilbHjOHU
And by the way, have you subscribed to our channel yet?
If you haven't, you might like to think about it, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), you will find that they will turn up automatically in your feed.
And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that will help other people find out about the information as well.
And, now that we are in the midst of the BEST planting season (Fall) we try to encourage everyone to visit our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/.
They are located all over our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region, and that's where you will find all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections, so be sure to stop in regularly throughout the seasons because there will be a steady stream of fresh shipments coming in weekly.
Now, I have to hunt it here in NC.
Check out the garden centers this coming spring, with something this good, it's only a matter of time until they will be in stock and prominently displayed. Certainly, in this region, I expect the partnering garden centers in our network: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ will have them (and the other lovely variegated selection Shining Star) out front and center!
Such thorough, clear information. Thank you for your clarity. And enthusiasm. I’m certain you’ve given me advice that will ensure my 50+ newly planted bluestem will thrive.
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say so.
Have you subscribed to our channel?
If you haven't, you might like to think about subscribing, because once you are subscribed, each time we post a new video (which we are doing all the time), it will turn up automatically in your feed.
And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well.
Finally, now with the cooler weather of Fall, it brings with it the BEST TIME of PLANTING and since our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are continuing to bring in stocks of gorgeous plants, if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.
Wow amazing 👍 new support here 🙏
Thanks and welcome
Wauw David!! This is sooo cooool and such a good video, very well done!
Thank you. It was fun making the video and especially good to have such a wonderful plant to enjoy in our gardens.
Love this color!
Yes, it is impressive, especially when we consider how it is constantly changing through the seasons . Offers tremendous value in both color, texture and movement in out gardens.
I bet that would look incredible with a darker backdrop.. I m not sure if it's my screen or whatever, but it looks like the blades have a metallic like glow to them...wwow.
We agree entirely, setting it off against other plants with dark foliage would definitely accentuate the foliage effect. That's why in the video David suggests planting it amongst ground covering Stonecrops (Sedums), that will show off the beautiful foliage and attractive aching habit, and of course would create a low maintenance, drought tolerant display into the bargain.
Thank you, David for another excellent presentation. I had several large landscaping beds put in late this past summer. So I have the remainder of the winter to dream and make plans to fill them up. Thank you for providing so much information! Happy New Year to you all.
You are very welcome, it is our pleasure. As you are doing your research, you might want (if you haven't noticed it already) to catch our other video on another beautiful variegated Little Bluestem selection Shining Star: ruclips.net/video/7RXjW-BUrGE/видео.html.
As you will discover this is similar in some ways, but also distinctly different, so we think there's a place for both of them in our gardens. See what you think, and then be sure to keep us all updated with your progress. It is always great to have other people share their successes (and even failures) because then we all learn and get better.
It sounds like you know where our partnering garden centers are located but if not, here's a link that will let you see where they are all placed: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/
New subscriber
Wow oh wow your explanation for each plant/shrub/tree is awesome!!!
Do you have any information about the green giant & spring grove arborvitae?
Thanks, it is wonderful to hear our efforts are proving helpful. Stay tuned because we are featuring new videos on a wide range of top performing plants all the time. So as time goes on, you should find increasing information to help you get the most success and enjoyment out of your garden. Here's a link to our Arborvitae listings: grownbyoverdevest.com/splant/?_sfm_genus=Thuja
Including Junior Giant: ruclips.net/video/hraRCxLke-c/видео.html
which incidentally can be obtained through our network of hundreds of partnering garden centers located throughout our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern USA region: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/
I planted several of these around the end of May in the ground, and a few in containers. The ones in containers have put on noticeable new growth, the ones in the ground don't look as thriving. All are in full sun all day. I'm zone 6 with clay soil but amended it at planting. I've been watering if we don't get any rain for the week, any idea why the ground ones aren't growing as much? I don't know if I'm watering too much or too little with grasses.
Its quite normal for young plants to grow strongly in pots (at the beginning), the compost is warmer, they are getting plenty of nutrition and providing they are regularly watered (which clearly you are doing), they will put on a lot of growth. The ones in the ground may not look like they are doing as well initially, but underneath the surface they are probably establishing a root system in the cool, moist conditions that will ultimately sustain stronger, fuller growth and longer term performance.
In some of David's other videos (also on this channel), you will see him scratch the soil surface to check on moisture levels. If the soil is most enough it will be dark and providing the plants have a good, well established root system probably doesn't need watering. Whereas, if it is a lighter color (resembling the surface) it will clearly be dry and the plants will need a good, deep watering. It obviously depends of the soil types, the time of year, amount of rainfall, the age of the plants (whether they have been recently planted or not) etc. and with clay based soils you are wise to be cautious. With newly planted items it is important water regularly until they become established, but at the same time they should not be perpetually squishy and soggy, and soaking wet.
We hope this helps.
Have you subscribed to our channel yet? If you haven't, you might like to think about it, because once you are subscribed, each time we post new videos (which we are doing all the time), you will find they will turn up automatically in your feed. And, as you find our videos helpful, it would be great if you could kindly share the links with your friends and click the "like" button too, because that helps other people find the information as well. Finally, a reminder that our partnering garden centers: grownbyoverdevest.com/retail-locator/ are usually well stocked with lots of gorgeous plants, so if you live in our Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region be sure to stop in and take a look…. Because that’s where you will discover all sorts of beautiful, tried and true and cutting edge, top performing selections.
@@OverdevestNurseries Thanks for replying and the tips! I'm more hopeful they will survive in the ground and return next year. Watering is the most tricky for me and I'm new to grasses.