tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5126393435431677249..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: March Foliage Follow-upKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86940079426481335022013-03-18T11:58:37.571-07:002013-03-18T11:58:37.571-07:00Thanks for providing an opportunity to share the p...Thanks for providing an opportunity to share the pictures, Pam. The 'Dean's Hybrid' has become my favorite euphorbia here. It remains to be seen how long-lived it is - a couple of plants bloomed triumphantly last year and then died out, while others persisted. However, those that died re-seeded. As for the Oenothera and Geranium incanum, they're really weeds here, albeit pretty ones.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43057278178270122272013-03-18T11:48:35.294-07:002013-03-18T11:48:35.294-07:00I wish I could brag that I over-winter Coleus here...I wish I could brag that I over-winter Coleus here, Sue, but that would be dishonest. Yes, it might survive but it looks so ratty I end up pulling it and replanting in early spring. Our spring just starts a bit earlier than yours... Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-62619303129287334272013-03-18T11:43:44.170-07:002013-03-18T11:43:44.170-07:00I planted 'Katherine Adele' at our last ho...I planted 'Katherine Adele' at our last house but couldn't find it anywhere when I decided in wanted it at the one. I eventually located it through an on-line resource, Geraniaceae.com. This Northern California grower exhibits at a garden show in SoCal but she doesn't usually offer this particular variety. I'm going to see if I can get 'Samobor' from her though.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9224351919002015622013-03-17T21:11:35.217-07:002013-03-17T21:11:35.217-07:00I have such euphorbia lust, and yours is stunning....I have such euphorbia lust, and yours is stunning. I really like the combo of color and texture in the final photo too. Thanks for posting for Foliage Follow-Up even in the midst of all your other projects.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71806904737208785972013-03-17T09:04:41.202-07:002013-03-17T09:04:41.202-07:00Many of the variegated Abelias struggle here but I...Many of the variegated Abelias struggle here but I've had 'Confetti' for a few years. Unfortunately is doesn't look as good as yours but I'll take it. Oh my-to leave in a zone where Coleus are hardy-be still my heart. I spend a small fortune on them every spring and even though they go "poof" with the first hint of frost, they are worth every penny.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49599976715813485822013-03-16T13:48:20.669-07:002013-03-16T13:48:20.669-07:00I've grown 'Samobor' and loved it, but...I've grown 'Samobor' and loved it, but it didn't love my dryish garden so much when I moved houses. So I think I'm going to try 'Katherine Adele' if I can find it, in the hopes that it does a little better! Love that moody, dark foliage. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59662633518500345992013-03-16T13:34:05.403-07:002013-03-16T13:34:05.403-07:00True geraniums seem to be in relatively short supp...True geraniums seem to be in relatively short supply in my local nurseries, Alison, but I'll keep an eye out for 'Samobor' to add to my burgeoning collection - the foliage is similar to 'Katherine Adele' but the flower color is different.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-75841020976064246232013-03-16T13:28:53.444-07:002013-03-16T13:28:53.444-07:00Thank you for your good wishes, Loree. I'm ho...Thank you for your good wishes, Loree. I'm hoping for more time in the garden soon.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-60561717613193814422013-03-16T13:19:55.436-07:002013-03-16T13:19:55.436-07:00Shirley, I'd hoped that last year's experi...Shirley, I'd hoped that last year's experience with the duranta foliage might be a fluke as I couldn't find any reference to the color change in on-line references to the plant. However, this year's experience pretty much confirms that this is a pattern. Unfortunately, most of my duranta are "front and center" so I guess some moves will be required next fall for me too.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57244233697288734442013-03-16T12:21:45.668-07:002013-03-16T12:21:45.668-07:00I had to look up 'Katherine Adele', it rem...I had to look up 'Katherine Adele', it reminds me of 'Samobor', one of my favorites! I have a bunch of Coleus rooted anw intered over inside, I need to find spots for them out in the garden, once it warms up a little more. I enjoyed this post, I've never planted Duranta, but you never know when your information about it will come in handy!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-78109555842758829312013-03-16T11:08:47.452-07:002013-03-16T11:08:47.452-07:00Enjoyed both your foliage follow-up and bloomday p...Enjoyed both your foliage follow-up and bloomday posts. Hope you get a break from your hard times soon, or at least some quality time in your garden.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-91945622826626070162013-03-16T09:01:13.149-07:002013-03-16T09:01:13.149-07:00I'm so glad you showed that duranta foliage as...I'm so glad you showed that duranta foliage as my new last year 'gold mound' also turned purple brown at the first sign of chill. Good to know it will grow back but now I'm thinking it needs to be a background plant instead of front and center for its foliage.<br /><br />Love all your varieties of abelia and I'm a huge fan of coleus for the summer garden too.<br /><br /><br />Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com