tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5269899869616032832..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Bloom Day - August 2014Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71062194445438246372014-09-07T07:17:27.530-07:002014-09-07T07:17:27.530-07:00Oh my goodness yes, between the Everglades, Gulf o...Oh my goodness yes, between the Everglades, Gulf of Mexico & Atlantic Ocean, even during our weeks of no rain we are still humid. We must be a great testing ground for hair product companies LOL :)Sheri - Creative Spaces Landscapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247701543142882135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-81669596884589559482014-08-19T21:22:35.503-07:002014-08-19T21:22:35.503-07:00I plan to put in more varieties of Coreopsis for n...I plan to put in more varieties of Coreopsis for next year's garden (provided I can find it). I'll have to check out 'Autumn Blush,' Ray!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32804671225452482432014-08-18T19:53:39.157-07:002014-08-18T19:53:39.157-07:00I could not stop my coreopsis if I tried. It's...I could not stop my coreopsis if I tried. It's similar ( "Autumn Blush") to yours.<br />RaySwimrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02928919593044289369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10002231657867228732014-08-18T18:03:51.210-07:002014-08-18T18:03:51.210-07:00You can't beat succulents for their sculptural...You can't beat succulents for their sculptural shapes, Christina. Given the vagaries of your climate, it might be best to start by putting some in large pots. In that case you could always move them into a protected area if that errant hail you received this year returns again next year.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45296413222395481702014-08-18T01:22:33.016-07:002014-08-18T01:22:33.016-07:00I love the way you group your succulents I'm t...I love the way you group your succulents I'm thinking of trying some together in the large island border after seeing yours. Not so many would be hardy here but lots would do well, I can't expect a rainy summer next year so I want to be prepared.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-88195378706675136122014-08-17T11:53:49.135-07:002014-08-17T11:53:49.135-07:00We've had more tropical moisture here this yea...We've had more tropical moisture here this year, Sheri, although I don't expect it's anything like yours.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2825665945771062582014-08-17T11:52:25.413-07:002014-08-17T11:52:25.413-07:00Morning marine clouds had been keeping it cooler h...Morning marine clouds had been keeping it cooler here, Hoover Boo, but that pattern has been broken and we're heating up too. The AC's back on and I'm restricting my own trips outside to early morning.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-29575461433445204942014-08-17T11:49:33.193-07:002014-08-17T11:49:33.193-07:00I'm afraid the plants here are showing a few s...I'm afraid the plants here are showing a few signs of the coming autumn here, Loree, but that may only be a response to the decidedly odd summer weather we've had this year. More subtropical moisture is on its way!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28846997995546500292014-08-17T11:43:23.171-07:002014-08-17T11:43:23.171-07:00We had Bougainvillea planted along the driveway at...We had Bougainvillea planted along the driveway at our former house, which I'd swear grew a foot per week in summer, and it scratched my husband's precious car (an RX-7 Mazda he converted to electric power) so he decided Bougainvillea was "evil." Although he took out that Bougainvillea, he's never forgiven the plant.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63520148664855171632014-08-17T11:39:43.708-07:002014-08-17T11:39:43.708-07:00That Echeveria was a great find. I have to make i...That Echeveria was a great find. I have to make it a point to get to the local cactus and succulent show again next year.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-75388608095950390522014-08-17T11:38:12.430-07:002014-08-17T11:38:12.430-07:00The Duranta planted in the ground at our old house...The Duranta planted in the ground at our old house seemed to have a well-defined - and much shorter - bloom period than this one in a pot. I don't know if the difference in the flowering schedule is attributable to the variety, or my watering schedule. I love the flowers of the Tibouchina, Jean, but I think I'm going to try T. heteromalia next time - T. urvilleana always seems to get leggy here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21608440589484624952014-08-17T08:25:24.174-07:002014-08-17T08:25:24.174-07:00Everything looks so colorful and happy! Surprised...Everything looks so colorful and happy! Surprised that you have many plants that do well here in the subtropics of South Florida. Wish we could grow more of your type of flora here though I think our hot & humidity environment would just make it insufferable for them to survive...like how it does to some of our visitors, lol. Happy Gardening!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Sheri<br />www.pompanobeachgardening.blogspot.comSheri - Creative Spaces Landscapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247701543142882135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55189005034976045392014-08-16T21:41:32.086-07:002014-08-16T21:41:32.086-07:00Looks great, Kris, despite the heat and dry. Your...Looks great, Kris, despite the heat and dry. Your 'Ruby' is really pretty. <br /><br />I'm desperate to get outside more, but it's just too hot. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61558275982582569342014-08-16T09:49:00.243-07:002014-08-16T09:49:00.243-07:00Love that shot of your Russelia equisetiformis, I ...Love that shot of your Russelia equisetiformis, I still lust after that plant (even though it's not hardy here). My Salvia discolor has only bloomed once this year, I am very bummed. Thank you for sharing yours, oh and thanks also for referring to this time of year as "mid-summer." With so many people rushing the season and saying summer is almost over I start to believe it. But September is just as summery so we've got a whole month and a half to go!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22099961136752380392014-08-16T09:05:09.499-07:002014-08-16T09:05:09.499-07:00So many beautiful blooms that seem very exotic to ...So many beautiful blooms that seem very exotic to us in the cool summer northwest! Your Bougainvillea is gorgeous and is one of those plants that we can grow as an annual or in containers and bring it in during the winter. Seeing it grow with abandon in California gardens is a treat no matter what your husband thinks:)outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-79505203346259982992014-08-15T22:36:43.533-07:002014-08-15T22:36:43.533-07:00You still have a great selection of blooms Kris! T...You still have a great selection of blooms Kris! That pennisetum looks particularly good and echeveria ruby...lust!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50940420049695810312014-08-15T16:16:03.973-07:002014-08-15T16:16:03.973-07:00Thanks, Donna! I seem to be accumulating more and...Thanks, Donna! I seem to be accumulating more and more succulents.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14403147750603687442014-08-15T16:15:26.018-07:002014-08-15T16:15:26.018-07:00Thanks for the ID, Denise! I love that plant. I ...Thanks for the ID, Denise! I love that plant. I bought it because of the foliage but I'm delighted with its floral display, which, based on all the buds, should continue for quite a while.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16607233954300438162014-08-15T16:12:42.017-07:002014-08-15T16:12:42.017-07:00The Duranta's common name is Brazilian Skyflow...The Duranta's common name is Brazilian Skyflower, which suggests tropical roots. Some get very big - the one I planted at our old house grew to 10-12 feet (3-3.6 meters) tall but I think the pot keeps this one to a reasonable size.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-23273774752357156032014-08-15T16:08:01.534-07:002014-08-15T16:08:01.534-07:00I'm sorry you lost your orchids, Alison. Perh...I'm sorry you lost your orchids, Alison. Perhaps I should characterize my treatment of the orchids as benign neglect. I do pour water on them occasionally and I think I gave them some fertilizer once this year. They belonged to my mother-in-law before she passed away last year so maybe they're surviving on her good karma.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26252598683669166652014-08-15T16:02:34.398-07:002014-08-15T16:02:34.398-07:00Both the Duranta and the orchids remain outside al...Both the Duranta and the orchids remain outside all year here, Deanne. I've never had to haul anything inside to over-winter but, after researching the Adenium obesum, it appears that will be the exception - we do get night-time winter temps down to 40F (and, very occasionally, a little lower)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57727830603970675532014-08-15T15:05:14.255-07:002014-08-15T15:05:14.255-07:00Duranta is a reluctant bloomer here this year, but...Duranta is a reluctant bloomer here this year, but tiny cuttings in a cramped pot seem happy to start blooming. Next year I'll look for another Tibouchina. Rusellia does well in a pot for me.Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20351824096866879112014-08-15T14:52:56.764-07:002014-08-15T14:52:56.764-07:00Kris you have so much growing in your garden and s...Kris you have so much growing in your garden and so many lovely blooms especially your succulents.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16679210630333375962014-08-15T14:38:27.132-07:002014-08-15T14:38:27.132-07:00Kris, I think your NOID succulent might be Senecio...Kris, I think your NOID succulent might be Senecio fulgens -- I remember because the flowers are similar to Emilia javanica. Wonderful peachy russelia! Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764969499357648743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76605043346019488962014-08-15T11:07:04.683-07:002014-08-15T11:07:04.683-07:00As usual I come to your blog to gaze in amazement ...As usual I come to your blog to gaze in amazement at glorious, exotic plants. Duranta? I have never heard of it. It is so pretty. So many beautiful plants in your sombre period. I love all your succulents.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.com