tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post4367980633628719143..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: The Wonderful World of AeoniumsKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31153279716204846812021-02-21T15:17:43.974-08:002021-02-21T15:17:43.974-08:00Aeoniums are very carefree plants here, Elaine. I...Aeoniums are very carefree plants here, Elaine. I can literally take a cutting, stick it directly in the ground, and leave it alone for years.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-65554917863677554272021-02-21T15:16:08.682-08:002021-02-21T15:16:08.682-08:00In colder climates than mine, Aeoniums would proba...In colder climates than mine, Aeoniums would probably do well grown year-round in a conservatory.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57904985798679069232021-02-21T10:13:46.143-08:002021-02-21T10:13:46.143-08:00You definitely should call your garden Aeouniumvil...You definitely should call your garden Aeouniumville. So many beautiful rosettes and colours. I have several in pots with Mardi Gras one of my favourites but it's not nearly as vigorous as others.luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-39337060012630755952021-02-21T10:05:24.234-08:002021-02-21T10:05:24.234-08:00Wonderful! My Grandad sometimes had succulent in h...Wonderful! My Grandad sometimes had succulent in his conservatory.Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-18742403753933894022021-02-20T17:47:39.882-08:002021-02-20T17:47:39.882-08:00Yes, assuming the Wicked Witch of the East had ver...Yes, assuming the Wicked Witch of the East had very slim feet ;)Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-34495841120771234442021-02-20T17:46:46.976-08:002021-02-20T17:46:46.976-08:00I'll have to remember that color mix, HB.I'll have to remember that color mix, HB.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-3861379087041656962021-02-20T17:21:30.642-08:002021-02-20T17:21:30.642-08:00A very lovely collection. Those cement shoes look...A very lovely collection. Those cement shoes look like they could belong to the wicked witch of the East. Very cute.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-82916279259601001312021-02-20T16:38:58.081-08:002021-02-20T16:38:58.081-08:00They are a quick filler for a couple of years, are...They are a quick filler for a couple of years, aren't they? My fav is Zwartkop--a touch of black is a great accent. Discovered just lately it look fabulous with any purple flower. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32524365028862283362021-02-20T10:45:51.047-08:002021-02-20T10:45:51.047-08:00'Mardi Gras' is hard to find, possibly bec...'Mardi Gras' is hard to find, possibly because it's so reluctant to produce offsets. Yes, that is Coprosma 'Fireburst' next to it - it's not the most robust Coprosma either but I love its color. I didn't know that about Aeonium leucoblepharum but will pass that advice on if asked - thanks!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72468967984346432462021-02-20T09:33:56.123-08:002021-02-20T09:33:56.123-08:00You grow the absolutes best aeoniums! That mardi g...You grow the absolutes best aeoniums! That mardi gras is a stunner, but the combo of it with the...coprosma?- perfection. I wonder if people in colder climates might have better luck with varieties like your Aeonium leucoblepharum which are listed as summer growers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-11447535295840064192021-02-19T20:37:32.864-08:002021-02-19T20:37:32.864-08:00They're very easy to grow plants - at least he...They're very easy to grow plants - at least here!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76163038344928311372021-02-19T20:21:33.050-08:002021-02-19T20:21:33.050-08:00A good name for your garden, and they are certainl...A good name for your garden, and they are certainly special plants, aren't they? I love the shoe planters and the cat topiary!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28672141650377841982021-02-19T18:54:02.007-08:002021-02-19T18:54:02.007-08:00I'm only sorry that you can't use more of ...I'm only sorry that you can't use more of the plants I've introduced you to, Eliza!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-85560006871993926892021-02-19T18:52:41.654-08:002021-02-19T18:52:41.654-08:00They require little support here once planted, Dia...They require little support here once planted, Diana. They do fare better with some shade, however.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-32205084211073077212021-02-19T18:51:28.304-08:002021-02-19T18:51:28.304-08:00They're perfectly made for my climate, Lisa, b...They're perfectly made for my climate, Lisa, but it seems they don't do well in climates that get more winter cold. Loree/danger garden raised the same concern. It's too bad they can't be successfully over-wintered inside.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-58149402781843620662021-02-19T13:50:38.808-08:002021-02-19T13:50:38.808-08:00Definitely a workhorse in your garden, Kris, and y...Definitely a workhorse in your garden, Kris, and you've got so many varieties! I think 'Mardi Gras' is my favorite. I remember when I first started following your blog years ago, all these plants were so new to me. Thanks for the education. ;)Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28526020157623928622021-02-19T13:03:28.505-08:002021-02-19T13:03:28.505-08:00I have, what I think is Zwartkop, and a plain gree...I have, what I think is Zwartkop, and a plain green one.<br />Yours are so loved and lovely, I need to go and nurture my neglected bits. Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-24719565239710824752021-02-19T12:03:44.044-08:002021-02-19T12:03:44.044-08:00Every time you show your Aeoniums I am greeen with...Every time you show your Aeoniums I am greeen with envy. They are so beautiful in your garden. I have tried time and again to grow these beauties and of course I have to bring them inside for winter which is sure death. SIGH~~~Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46447210707878129842021-02-19T10:55:26.234-08:002021-02-19T10:55:26.234-08:00I expect the problem in growing Aeoniums in your c...I expect the problem in growing Aeoniums in your climate would be that they're at their best in the cooler fall/winter months and normally go dormant during the heat of summer when succulents normally shine for you. Mu guess is that they couldn't handle even a sniff of snow! I hope your melt is underway and you can start really seeing the promise in your garden soon.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62568047438457881272021-02-19T10:48:58.145-08:002021-02-19T10:48:58.145-08:00I can supply a canariensis if you want one, Denise...I can supply a canariensis if you want one, Denise. I don't have a tubuliforme but they are interesting. I made the mistake of checking the World of Succulents list of Aeoniums - wow!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-74391471604596603442021-02-19T10:31:46.600-08:002021-02-19T10:31:46.600-08:00I'm sure there are even more varieties than I ...I'm sure there are even more varieties than I know of! 'Mardi Gras' is hard to find - the only place I've seen it, and where I got mine, was a big box store. It doesn't produce offsets as readily as other varieties, although 'Sunburst' is only nominally better. I cut my very first tiny 'Mardi Gras' offsets this week and stuck them in the ground. It remains to be seen whether the baby plants will hold on to their parent's variegation.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62887652881157027002021-02-19T10:18:45.407-08:002021-02-19T10:18:45.407-08:00I should stop thinking of your garden for it's...I should stop thinking of your garden for it's massive flower output and start thinking of it for the huge quantities of aeonium. I love that you have a "nursery" supplying cutting material, and that you've identified a plant that does so well for you and spread it around your garden so fantastically. Up here I can only imagine having such aeonium riches since they have to be babied through the winter and look pretty anemic by the time they can go outdoors again. On another note, reading this post I felt the first stirrings of excitement for the new gardening year ahead. Those feelings are forced into dormancy each winter...and some springs I wonder if they'll make a return. Thank you for the brief flash of excitement!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-76087160107013211952021-02-19T09:24:37.430-08:002021-02-19T09:24:37.430-08:00I admire the massive clumps your aeoniums grow int...I admire the massive clumps your aeoniums grow into (and Cousin Itt!) I was just prowling my garden recently wondering where canariensis disappeared to -- the aeoniums are on hiatus currently in my garden! Down the street a neighbor is growing one of those ginormous dinner plate kinds. Maybe I'll offer to buy a piece...Denise/agrowingobsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09811925155960835891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-18930801391780863772021-02-19T09:09:16.584-08:002021-02-19T09:09:16.584-08:00Goodness! I was foolish to think there is a mere h...Goodness! I was foolish to think there is a mere handful of Aeonium types... how I wish I could grow it in my Seattle garden. Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' is irresistible, and 'Sunburst's variegation is so perfect. Mixing these "stars" with solid green and red varieties as you do, really makes for a wonderful tapestry. I'd love to see more of the rescued Aeonium nobile once it's adjusted to it's new location. chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.com