We found this plant at Marshall Grain yesterday, took a picture, read the tag (name only) and FORGOT what the name was.
This is a 1 gal pot, tiny leaves, little pearls of buds with what looks like will be pink flowers... really want to know what it could be!
I think that it is dwarf barbados cherry.
Dennis
you know... that sounds familiar!
Yes, Barbados Cherry, native to south Texas, not hardy here as far as i know. I love that plant.
Dennis, do you keep yours potted or in the ground? I have one potted and don't want to chance it.
Josephine.
I also keep my in a pot and move it into my south facing porch during the winter. It does sound more fun further south, where it flowers for a very long period rather than just during the fall.
Thank you Dennis, I will keep mine potted too,it sure is a neat plant.
I have several in the ground, have been for years. You are only a half zone away, I think I would take a chance.
When I have more than one I might, but I just can't do it with just one.
Josephine, put it in the ground in spring. It roots extremely easily - put one of the branches down in the soil, with a rock on top. You will have another one real soon!
I may try that in the spring, and try to get cuttings rooted too.
Do you have yours in sun or semi shade?
Mine is in dappled shade.
Hmmmm... I just may have to plant mine, too! I'm glad to know that it can take some shade.
dappled sun, dappled shade... anyone care to explain the definition? makes me giggle...
