tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post8441293889315450640..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: My favorite plant this week: Anigozanthos hybridsKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14801473550625275392014-02-14T16:55:42.760-08:002014-02-14T16:55:42.760-08:00The hummingbirds have a field day here, Chloris - ...The hummingbirds have a field day here, Chloris - there are plenty of flowers that fit their ample appetites. We have some that reside here and others that migrate through.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21927687733384430922014-02-14T16:53:50.553-08:002014-02-14T16:53:50.553-08:00They seem to be breeding new colors, Amy, although...They seem to be breeding new colors, Amy, although, as is often the case, the really unusual ones are also very pricey.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59337643910789366552014-02-14T16:51:46.512-08:002014-02-14T16:51:46.512-08:00I've been slowly trying again with many of the...I've been slowly trying again with many of the plants that failed in my old garden, Angie. Even though our current house is only 15 miles to the south (and technically in the same USDA climate zone), conditions are much different here. Of course, that also means that plants I succeeded in growing at the old place don't always make it here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-11978913789359987302014-02-14T16:47:47.925-08:002014-02-14T16:47:47.925-08:00Yep, 8 plants and counting...Yep, 8 plants and counting...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-18872341859982297972014-02-14T16:46:59.535-08:002014-02-14T16:46:59.535-08:00The name is surprisingly descriptive, Deb - the fl...The name is surprisingly descriptive, Deb - the flowers are fuzzy and paw-shaped.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-41045065098920608042014-02-14T16:44:05.225-08:002014-02-14T16:44:05.225-08:00The dwarf hybrids seem to be tougher than the tall...The dwarf hybrids seem to be tougher than the taller varieties I formerly grew, Alison - you might want to try those to start.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-8959725061080934172014-02-14T16:41:51.874-08:002014-02-14T16:41:51.874-08:00They are great plants. Now I just have to keep my...They are great plants. Now I just have to keep myself from going overboard with them...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-70571753306381625132014-02-14T01:29:07.867-08:002014-02-14T01:29:07.867-08:00They are gorgeous, I love those fuzzy flowers. I s...They are gorgeous, I love those fuzzy flowers. I suppose they would do well in a pot if they can cope so well with drought. How wonderful to have humming birds.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-14872529219917185162014-02-13T19:15:20.805-08:002014-02-13T19:15:20.805-08:00What beautiful colours! I think I will need to add...What beautiful colours! I think I will need to add more varieties to my garden. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528403806024368437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82374750886424987152014-02-13T10:29:23.294-08:002014-02-13T10:29:23.294-08:00Isn't it wonderful to have a plant thrive when...Isn't it wonderful to have a plant thrive when you've had failure before. Another one of your pretties that is completely new to me Kris. I can clearly see why you just had to have more!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34983972829269975562014-02-12T21:42:42.083-08:002014-02-12T21:42:42.083-08:00I love that you've gone from zero to eight (?)...I love that you've gone from zero to eight (?) plants in such quick order. These are a huge fav of mine, even though it means buying a new plant or two every year. Oh how happy I would be in they were hardy...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6411849978216215052014-02-12T16:18:53.163-08:002014-02-12T16:18:53.163-08:00I would love this plant for its name alone! I am g...I would love this plant for its name alone! I am glad you are having success with it. It would be an annual here, but I love its exotic, fuzzy look. Perhaps i could grow it in a pot.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-41996687133603920332014-02-12T14:12:28.935-08:002014-02-12T14:12:28.935-08:00I really wish they were hardy here, so I could gro...I really wish they were hardy here, so I could grow them in the ground. I'm going to buy a couple to keep in pots this summer.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48754352419730262062014-02-12T13:50:58.547-08:002014-02-12T13:50:58.547-08:00So pleased to see that they are finally doing so w...So pleased to see that they are finally doing so well for you! They are great plants with such exotic looking flowers.Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.com