tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post2569019257018178091..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: My favorite plant this week: Pentas lanceolata 'Kaleidoscope Appleblossom'Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59166383801636906962014-09-01T20:37:04.635-07:002014-09-01T20:37:04.635-07:00I love this Pentas, Paula, and wish I could find m...I love this Pentas, Paula, and wish I could find more.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65232400312431769102014-09-01T20:27:57.401-07:002014-09-01T20:27:57.401-07:00Thanks Tammy!Thanks Tammy!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6802579830421226842014-09-01T20:27:19.249-07:002014-09-01T20:27:19.249-07:00This one is by far my favorite. I'd hoped to ...This one is by far my favorite. I'd hoped to find more this summer but haven't come across it. I have to try taking cuttings, as Jean suggested above.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-67694811132067657552014-09-01T20:26:04.919-07:002014-09-01T20:26:04.919-07:00I was surprised to find it was so cold sensitive, ...I was surprised to find it was so cold sensitive, Chloris. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-16045989902737902952014-09-01T20:24:51.870-07:002014-09-01T20:24:51.870-07:00Yes, I need to focus on Mediterranean and Australi...Yes, I need to focus on Mediterranean and Australian plants and let go of the notion of creating an English-style garden here, Mariana.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-966869155725354052014-09-01T06:48:15.452-07:002014-09-01T06:48:15.452-07:00What a lovely plant, the blooms are so pretty. You...What a lovely plant, the blooms are so pretty. Your arrangement in the vase is gorgeous!Paula @ Blooms 'n' Spadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008810455640357013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-24243528001604366152014-08-31T18:21:42.391-07:002014-08-31T18:21:42.391-07:00I love pentas, too. They grow as annuals here and ...I love pentas, too. They grow as annuals here and do well with our summer heat. Your plant really looks fabulous - so lush and healthy. Your bouquet is a beauty. They always are! :o) Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35089771322695645412014-08-31T16:29:43.571-07:002014-08-31T16:29:43.571-07:00Pentas are annual here but one of my favorites. Th...Pentas are annual here but one of my favorites. They attract butterflies like crazy! Yours is gorgeous, and I love the bouquet. You always have the prettiest bouquets!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-10205220631721720242014-08-31T00:40:09.088-07:002014-08-31T00:40:09.088-07:00I love the starry flowers of Pentas. This one is a...I love the starry flowers of Pentas. This one is a real beauty, I can see why you love it. The arrangement is stunning. <br />I have tried growing it from seed without success, but of course it won' t do outdoors here.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-44953812458159363772014-08-31T00:38:42.829-07:002014-08-31T00:38:42.829-07:00It must be hard with the long drought and heat, bu...It must be hard with the long drought and heat, but your savings you show looks so nice out and filled with wonderful exciting plants. <br />Good that there are beautiful and hardy plants, understand that it is difficult to resist buying new ones, have the same problem. <br />Hug <br />MarianaM/S Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414720297791757280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-2230704840703509082014-08-30T15:25:07.428-07:002014-08-30T15:25:07.428-07:00Sadly, no - at least none that I can detect.Sadly, no - at least none that I can detect.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17673981583775805712014-08-30T15:24:49.305-07:002014-08-30T15:24:49.305-07:00I wish I could find some equally resilient varieti...I wish I could find some equally resilient varieties - in any color. I'll try taking cuttings when the weather cools.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61749903307311368352014-08-30T15:23:01.617-07:002014-08-30T15:23:01.617-07:00It is pretty! I wish I could find more of the sam...It is pretty! I wish I could find more of the same variety.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-47716026153093797262014-08-30T15:22:26.851-07:002014-08-30T15:22:26.851-07:00The flower shape is similar to the Hoya, although ...The flower shape is similar to the Hoya, although their textures are very different.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6841142160693454782014-08-30T09:36:34.662-07:002014-08-30T09:36:34.662-07:00Those flowers look wonderfully fragrant, are they?...Those flowers look wonderfully fragrant, are they?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30421548407001640702014-08-30T06:55:40.670-07:002014-08-30T06:55:40.670-07:00You pointed out the obvious -- not all Pentas are ...You pointed out the obvious -- not all Pentas are equally strong growers. <br /><br />Every color is a favorite here. They are root hardy some winters. I take cuttings just in case. There's a trick to growing from seed. I don't know what it is. A seedling planted itself in the greenhouse floor. Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-7825487087115675842014-08-29T18:47:24.248-07:002014-08-29T18:47:24.248-07:00Great choice, such a pretty flower!Great choice, such a pretty flower!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39892353977831195842014-08-29T13:06:01.563-07:002014-08-29T13:06:01.563-07:00That's a pretty one! It reminds me of a large ...That's a pretty one! It reminds me of a large Hoya and the pink shade of the blooms somehow reminds me of sweets :)Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.com