kenboy 1 Pine tree0

Does it look like I'm getting serious about growing Plumerias this year, OH YEA! We live in N.E.Texas and would have plenty of sun except we are surrounded by very large Oaks and a few Pines. We mostly grow plants that can take a lot of shade but I want to grow Plumerias. Last year I planted about 20 in two groups and once the Bananas came up they were shaded most of the day. Not any more. We are cutting down the Redbuds in the back of the house and that will be my Banana patch. I still have three more Pines to cut down along the drive and I will have the perfect place to grow my Plums.

Most of my Plums are seedlings, a few named. When it warms up a bit I will be getting more. It is hard to acquire many at one time because I have so many interest. Brugs, Gingers, Alocasias and lets not forget peacocks. Life is good.

kenboy

Just for fun.

That's great, kenboy! That looks like a lot of work! Welcome to the addiction:-) I pulled out a whole rose garden, huge vines, and lots of shrubbery just to make room for my plumerias also. I can totally relate to what you are doing. It is a lot of hard work but well worth it when you see how happy your plumerias are in full sun and how well they bloom. Here's an old thread of mine: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/541134/

Yeah welcome to the addictiion kenboy!
Being in zone 8, aren't you afraid of frost? If you put your plumies in the ground, do you plan on digging them up before the first frost?
Davie

Ken,
Is your white peacock a ceoss or a true white?
Mickey

A true White will be all white. This guy is caled a Silver Pied.

kenboy

He is absolutely beautiful! Do you actually own this beautiful bird?

Yes I do own him, for now. He is up for sale. He is a hybrid and does not have enough Green blood for my liking so I am working on a trade for another one. I have been breeding peafowl since 1984.

kenboy