What have you ordered or would like to 2010/2011 #11

Back in May I ordered four clematises from Brushwood and they contacted me before sending them so I could arrange shipment for our return from Cape Cod. They simply could not have been nicer about shipment. All clem's are doing fine but that Tibetana grew as though it were on steroids. I love it!

Same experience here. Not so much the shipment time but their plants are shipped well and the pictures of plants ready for shipping doesnt lie.
I got a Daniel DeRonda that was carefully folded and had 2 buds that bloomed a few weeks after planting. It continued to knock itself out all summer.
I would rather pay a bit more per plant and have them grow well from the get-go.

Well said, Jo Ann, and I agree with you completely.

Heres my new combo.
This makes summer seem so far away.
Sooooo romantic.

Ya what ge1836 said Brushwood! We'll defend you! ge1836 that combo is too sooooooo romantic. Reminds me I have to move the heuchera 'purple palace' again. There must be somewhere it would like to be in my garden.

I have that issue with a few Heuchera in my garden as well, D'nut.

When I asked Dan (Brushwood) if we could add to our orders, this is what he said:

"Adding to orders is possible up until the week before shipment. Shipping dates may be moved as well for weather, vacation or emergencies. We don't hold full payment data in our database for security reasons so the way to add to an order is to place a new one and reference the old order number in the Comments box at checkout. We'll deduct the packing and shipping charge and roll the orders together as long as they're going to the same address at the same time."

He's such a nice guy!

He's a winner. Business success really all depends on Customer relations.

I think this thread brought them lots of business!

This thread has over 1000 views! Hi Lurkers ^_^ (waving madly).

Great comments....I know I'll love my clems! Jo, the color combo is great....can't wait to see it in person....

OMG I forgot the lurkers.
Yes Happy Holidays you invisible ones.


Maybe I''llll add to my Brushwood order.

This message was edited Dec 17, 2010 4:45 PM

Uh, oh, Jo...that doesn't sound like you, but it is Christmas, & we all deserve the present we would most appreciate.....the clems were my gift to me.

Nice Christmas present RD ^_^ I'm giving myself dahlias (big surprise snort).

I'll be adding to mine. I've always received quality plants from Brushwood!

I just added John Warren. I love two colors in a clematis and love that it would enjoy some shade. The 9" flowers clinched it for me.

http://www.gardenvines.com/shop/large-flowered-clematis-3/clematis-john-warren-117.html

The other one that "maybe" some people might have overlooked is Liberation and it's no slouch with the flowers or the size:

thanks for posting and the info Brushwood.... I will be looking forward to my order!!!

Pirl that is outstanding!!!

Thanks. It's one I bought at a local nursery at the end of the season for $2.99. I thought it would be lavender since that was the color on the cardboard label but with the sun I guess it faded. Anyhow, I'm very happy with Liberation and it often throws a few late blooms - as in November!

always good

Don't you love the November blooms? I have Anna Louise that throws the most interesting blooms in late fall. The blooms are a mix of lavender, purple, reddish green.......looks like a 60's revolution ^_^

Very pretty clem! No clems here in Nov., especially this year.....way too cold....

Yes, Louise, I do love the surprise blooms!

This shot of Liberation was taken Nov. 2nd.

Dr. Ruppel and Henryi also bloomed later in November. Henryi has also bloomed here in December and looks so pretty with snow on it.

I knew I hated CT weather!

Ha! Today I finally finished gardening for the year. I'm thankful for the sun because it was chilly out there.

Pirl, Congratulations! I wish I was totally done, but I will get it done at some point. Patti

Thanks, Patti. On any nice days that come along I'll still be outside cutting back roses, ripping out spent annuals and cutting back other plants but for now I'm okay with the gardens, such as they are, two days before winter is officially here.

The all day rain last Sunday was a blessing. It allowed me to dig down deep to plant some new arrivals that came in on Monday and were planted immediately. That rarely happens.

Good luck finishing up and stay warm.

Pirl, I had that blessing of rain too to get the last of our bulbs planted with ease on Tues before the ground froze up solid again by that night. Now all that needs doing is more raking of the late oak leaves that are still dropping and general trimming of the last of the ferns and other hold outs. I lost a month with surgery, so I should be happy as the major work is done. Now it is time to peruse the garden catalogs for next year and think about changes to the garden. Patti

Sounds like you bounced back from surgery very well, Patti, and that's good news.

Winter is arm chair gardening time and time to dream. We all deserve it after the work we do all year long.

ahhhhmen

placed an order with hcg today with there 20% off special for spring delivery.

Abies concolor 'Archer's Dwarf'
Picea pungens 'Haley's Blue'
'Charming Chub' Abies concolor
Marrubium rotundifolium
Zizophora clinopodioides
Sedum 'Thundercloud'

Nice list, like 'Thundercloud'

Will have to look those up....

Sizes, Bill??

small i believe - if i find them else where i will change the order

just finished up my jm order at topiary gardens.

Tiny Leaf (7g) - A very rare dwarf maple with small leaves that show slight variegation in the early spring. Upright, vase shape with a thin branchy habit will reach 4-5 ft. Fall color is gold then changing to orange. Full to part shade is best. Great for containers or small patio gardens. Very good for a corner since it doesn't grow wide.

Green Cascade-staked (5g) - Another spreading form, almost prostrate in habit. Rich, emerald green leaves which have a more narrow dissection than Aconitifolium, creating a very lacey appearance. Outstanding fall colors of brilliant yellows, oranges and crimson tones. Will not grow much taller than 3 ft. Can be staked to gain height. Wide growing to 6 ft. A nice compliment to cascade over walls or banks.

Ibo Nishiki (7g) - A rough-bark variety that creates warty bark. Tall-growing maple with green leaves with yellows, oranges and crimson during the fall months. Excellent for bonsai because of the bark interest. 10ft. tall in 10 yrs.

Rugose (7g) - Similar to 'Ruby Ridge' but with green leaves and red veins. Very odd leaves are irregular and crumply and bumpy looking and rather thick to the touch. Leaves turn plum red to bright crimson in the fall. The branches are almost black. As with 'Ruby Ridge' this maple also tends to not grow straight having twisting and curling stems. Will reach 6 1/2 ft. by 4 ft wide in 10 yrs.
Sunglow (5g) - Acer circinatum Sunglow is a gorgeous maple! Sunglow displays tones of apricot and peach as the leaves emerge in spring, fading to a lime chartruese yellow for the rest of the season. Slow growing this maple will reach 6 feet in 10 years. Morning sun with protection from hot sun is best.

yes diana does have larger jm trees for sale if you speak with her.

This message was edited Dec 21, 2010 2:38 PM

They all sound really lovely! Can't wait to see photos of them! But....there was no "Cindy" on that list! It's really a very pretty jm!

Waiting for your review with three seasons of pictures. There is a Cynthia's Crown Jewel that looks real nice too.

Well, I was really pleased with Cindy this year.....hope she continues to grow!

Wow, I am hopelessly behind. But may have to stay that way for awhile. Great list. Patti

Still planting, Patti?

As soon as we get a nice day I'll get back to the rose garden but not to dig!

Pirl, I went to Vermont for the holidays, so not doing anything except gathering some greens to use in arrangements. I haven't even had time to check in on DG. But now that all is done, as of the 26th, I am going to have lots time to start to dream about plants for the spring. I may just copy Wha's list and go from there until the money runs out.

Have a wonderful day tomorrow all. Patti