nice pictures especially the varigated rubber trees.
rita do you recognize your baby?
Tropical Garden #37
orchid
michelia's first flowers
lobsterclaw heliconias
carribean king? begonia
more bromeliads
i went to mounts botanical gardens on sun. and got this potatoe tree.
Hey, there are lots of my friends here. And new ones to boot: perfect. So many nice things in bloom. Thank you for sharing with everyone.
Placenciarita, you have 2 plants that I wish you would ID for me. Both were posted on April 24th. First, there is that red spikey flower and then there are those pink hanging flowers. What are those, please so I can find a supplier. I first saw the in second ones at Hawai'i National Botanical Gardens. What a day that was. You think I would have photographed the name plate? No, that's too organized for me.
Thank you.
Sylvain.
my new favorite conferate jasmine. this i got on saturday at fairchild's sale. i have a neighbor that was thowing this fencing out so i wrapped it around it as support. it shouldn't matter that it is all rusted should it? other than the fact it is ugly.
Unfortunately Rita I don't know what that yellow flower is either :) I had to find mine in my Northeastern wildflower guide :) It's pretty whatever it is :)
You're going to love your potato tree, Cass. It was finicky when first planted and also decided to get full of aphids. That was a battle for awhile, but it finally took off and is my DH favorite plant. Plus, your front yard is quite a change from the last time I saw it. WOW. Your place is picture perfect!
Nancy
nancy
did you get yours from armando or at mounts a couple of years ago. i think the one armando gave me was different than this oneit didn't have spines and it died from the cold. does yours have spines?
Hi Sylvain, the pink hanging flowers from Apr. 24 is Medinilla magnifica. The spikey red flower looks like an Aechmea Bromeliad.
Hey Rachel, it was just like Rita's plant.
Hi Candela..haven't seen you for a bit. How fast do the Heliconias grow?
rj,
too much work and not enough gardening.
heliconias grow real fast and spread just as fast. are you up for a trade
cass
I have one, and it's spreading alright, but it's remained very short..have been expecting it to gain height..but ..it's not happening.
Clerodendrum Panticulatum
you can see the Heliconia left lower in this pict.
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which heliconia is it? lit probably needs more light. i have quite a few heliconias that have not even grown a few inches that are in deep shade. unfortunately shade is about all i have
love the cleorodendrum
i think this is pagota
oh yeah..the leaves have a different shape.
I'm not sure which one it is, I got them from svplantingfool, but your probably right..it does get a deal of shade.
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The garden of Eden could not compare. So beautiful.
PK
Go ahead RJ rub it in how much rain you're getting and I'm not . . .LOL . . .beautiful pictures. I bet your rubber vine has started blooming, huh???? This morning we've had wind like I've never seen it before except at the start of a hurricane. Just unreal how windy it was this morning. I've got to get out and water when I get home, but have Seth's choir concert to go to also.
hmm..well some folks are ready for it to stop. The Bayou's were overflowing trees were half under water..was a sight. Yes, looks like the first rubber vine flower will open today or tomorrow.
Hi Princess.
Great Blog RJ :)
Seems Mother Nature is on a tear. Just 3 weeks ago today some 60-75 miles from us there were wildfires that cleared some 120,000 acres. Last nights tv news reported that they already had 10-14 inches of rains and it was still raining wreaking even more havoc.
We have had rain off and on for 2 weeks usually 1-2 inches. My garden is flourishing but has been sadly neglected and not everything that is growing is just exactly what I want.
RJ, must have whatever you did a few weeks ago as I have been to Dr. twice and am still having trouble with sinus infection and bronchitis. It started the night of the fires as we were covered with the smoke. Everyone thought we were having a dust storm not realizing it was such heavy smoke.
One day at a time, Randy.
xoxo
PK
I know..I've been waiting for a time to call you, perhaps soon?
thx re the blog..I'm panicking..trying to get it together admidst rain showers...
Yes Patty, this does look more yellow than normal ..could be because so much rain and needs food!?
Are you sure that is Pink Lemonade and not the yellow one that you have? Could be cause your temp's have been cooler with all that rain???
Anytime, sweetheart, anytime.
PK
It's the same plant as this.
It's probably just adjusting to being in the ground.
Yep I think you need a neon hedge of tropical hibiscus with pink lemonade taking the lead. . . .let's go shopping!!!!! LOL I have one bloom on mine and today the red is more noticeable; it looks really neon too.
Patty
candela,Thanks for sharing your day off with us,we always enjoy the walk through your garden in pictures.
My baby is looking good. and I have always used the wire for support , no problems so far.
Here is your baby, it has grown over 2ft. so far
Planter56, I found the name of my plant ,it is a Jerusalem Sage. From what I read about them, I sure will try to keep them alive. They add interest to the garden, and the Hummingbirds love them also.
Lourspolaire, Metrosideros gave the correct Id on the plants and I would like to thank him.
I found that Medinilla Magnifica at Natural Selections Exotics in Florida and the Bromeliad at Lowes' mark down area several years ago.
This is Aechmea Black Ebony
Rj, I will check with Zone 9 to see if they have a B. Murtonii. I will miss another weekend sale again. I read and enjoyed your Blog. thanks
Can you see my Jade vine in the back? Even if I do not get any flowers, the new leaves are weird looking.
RachelLF, here is a picture of my King Antherium, they seem to be easier to grow than the Queen.
LouC, it is good to have you back.
wwooo weee Rita...those are nice ...what are the yellow guys here http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=6485786
Well..one is out of the nest! Little Blue Jay. I got him on a stick and put him up in the tree again.
A pink parcel arived today..and I didn't even need to look at the return address...PINK..heheh..thankyou...what are the EE?
That poor little guy looks like its thinking, how did I get down here?. :) hehehehe I'm surprised that the parents didn't attack you :)
Hey Rita thanks for the info. I'll have to see if I can find some around here. They are hardy in zone 5 so I'll see if I can find some seed or a plant :)