tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post5425784460991917456..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Bloom Day - June 2014Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72381880175840633322014-06-18T11:10:58.140-07:002014-06-18T11:10:58.140-07:00So true, Jean. I keep telling myself to accept my...So true, Jean. I keep telling myself to accept my zone but I can't stop myself from gambling on inappropriate selections at times. At least my gambling is limited to plants...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-86998314896539793452014-06-18T11:08:54.201-07:002014-06-18T11:08:54.201-07:00Thanks for visiting Anna! I'm very fond of th...Thanks for visiting Anna! I'm very fond of the Digiplexis, despite its current overexposure.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9424540937789244892014-06-17T18:55:59.033-07:002014-06-17T18:55:59.033-07:00I think every gardener has plants not suitable for...I think every gardener has plants not suitable for their climate that they lust after -- and agapanthus is at the top of my list. Seeing yours only increases my agapanthus envy; they are such a beautiful blue. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73521992724907994802014-06-17T08:29:47.584-07:002014-06-17T08:29:47.584-07:00I wish Agapanthus would do as well here as it does...I wish Agapanthus would do as well here as it does for you. All but one died last winter, and it is bravely coming back with just one leaf showing. Poor things - I should have given them some protection... Anyway, I marvel at the juxtaposition of the Digiplexis and the grasses. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen it look so good! Might have to copy you on that one! Also, I love the brown, velvety color of the Spanish Harlem daylily. Stunning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-38825995259726936842014-06-16T10:39:49.523-07:002014-06-16T10:39:49.523-07:00People tend to dismiss Agapanthus here, Deb, as th...People tend to dismiss Agapanthus here, Deb, as the plants are literally everywhere - planted along streets, in shopping centers, etc. I love them regardless of their overexposure.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-49290764176775776792014-06-16T10:37:33.191-07:002014-06-16T10:37:33.191-07:00Both 'Spanish Harlem' and 'Illuminatio...Both 'Spanish Harlem' and 'Illumination Flame' are dramatic plants, Christina - they'd look great in your expansive garden. As the Digiplexis first gained notice at Chelsea in 2012, I'd have expected that it would be readily available in Europe - it's certainly flooded the market here (at least on the west coast).Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84821374901801207902014-06-16T10:33:59.603-07:002014-06-16T10:33:59.603-07:00Thanks for visiting, Jennifer! I've been very...Thanks for visiting, Jennifer! I've been very pleased and surprised by Digiplexis 'Illumination Flame.' I had relatively low expectations but now I can't wait until the other colors under development are released.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-72735622647267371012014-06-16T10:31:42.107-07:002014-06-16T10:31:42.107-07:00I'd been on the verge of taking this shrub out...I'd been on the verge of taking this shrub out, Renee. It was very woody and the light pruning I gave it in 2012 didn't make much difference. I cut it back much harder last fall and it's looking pretty good now, although still a bit spare at the base. I think I'm going to try cutting it back even harder this fall.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28406770961944297022014-06-16T10:28:34.043-07:002014-06-16T10:28:34.043-07:00Thanks for visiting! 'Spanish Harlem' is ...Thanks for visiting! 'Spanish Harlem' is definitely a winner.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-63021263803668738732014-06-16T10:27:52.142-07:002014-06-16T10:27:52.142-07:00I was afraid I'd blown it by not cutting back ...I was afraid I'd blown it by not cutting back the central flower spike on the Digiplexis earlier, Evan, but the blooms returned with interest anyway. The smaller plants seem somewhat slower to react but they're also showing the development of new blooms.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40502569139454068372014-06-16T10:25:25.215-07:002014-06-16T10:25:25.215-07:00I didn't know there were perennial foxgloves e...I didn't know there were perennial foxgloves either, Jenny. As this is their first season, we'll have to see how they do when summer here really gets going. The Digiplexis demonstrated remarkable tolerance during our May heatwaves (it got up to almost 105F one day and we didn't cool down significantly overnight) but August and September will be the true test.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-26529897695548170472014-06-16T10:21:25.243-07:002014-06-16T10:21:25.243-07:00Thanks for visiting! Our seasons do seem to unfol...Thanks for visiting! Our seasons do seem to unfold very differently. The blooms showing in the UK now always make me think of early spring.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20665867373033645202014-06-16T10:19:36.989-07:002014-06-16T10:19:36.989-07:00Thanks Angie! Like you, I tend to focus on what&#...Thanks Angie! Like you, I tend to focus on what's "off" in the garden rather than what's right about it. We both need to learn to accept and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us in our own gardens. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-59941691450519246122014-06-16T10:17:47.542-07:002014-06-16T10:17:47.542-07:00Thanks Mariana! The Agapanthus are mainstays of m...Thanks Mariana! The Agapanthus are mainstays of my summer garden here.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77684404181452409752014-06-16T10:16:56.389-07:002014-06-16T10:16:56.389-07:00I'm very impressed by the Digiplexis, Chloris....I'm very impressed by the Digiplexis, Chloris. I had low expectations for it as the performance of Digitalis here is spotty (I don't think it likes our unpredictable heat spikes) and I quickly killed Isoplexis when I tried to grow it. Digiplexis seems more resilient than either of its parents.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-43655582053244757142014-06-16T10:09:57.472-07:002014-06-16T10:09:57.472-07:00'Spanish Harlem' almost didn't make th...'Spanish Harlem' almost didn't make the Bloom Day cut given that I've featured it so many times already but those blooms are so dramatic they demand inclusion.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-35410409500233706462014-06-16T10:07:40.775-07:002014-06-16T10:07:40.775-07:00'Indian Giver's' variability is disapp...'Indian Giver's' variability is disappointing, especially given what the clumps cost, Kathy. I'll have to wait and see if the differences remain consistent next year.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-42747334933672933982014-06-16T10:04:00.885-07:002014-06-16T10:04:00.885-07:00The Agapanthus got an early start this year - actu...The Agapanthus got an early start this year - actually, you could argue that they never stopped blooming last year as I've had blooms on and off since then.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57174511732674055272014-06-16T05:13:53.983-07:002014-06-16T05:13:53.983-07:00As always, I enjoyed seeing all your blooms. I lov...As always, I enjoyed seeing all your blooms. I loved the photo of the giant yucca with the cityscape in the background. Agapanthus is on my wish list. Yours add such a wonderful blue touch. debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30650444966295195362014-06-15T23:32:08.108-07:002014-06-15T23:32:08.108-07:00Love Hemerocallis 'Spanish Harlem', I thin...Love Hemerocallis 'Spanish Harlem', I think I may have said that when you showed it before, but it is a wonderful colour. My Hemerocallis are only just opening now. Digiplexis 'Illumination Flame' also attracts me with that lovely dark foliage. I always read your posts wishing I could obtain the plants you have. I must look harder into growing some of them from seed.Christinahttp://myhesperidesgarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-30137823185604870942014-06-15T20:45:10.031-07:002014-06-15T20:45:10.031-07:00Gorgeous gardens Kris! I've been watching othe...Gorgeous gardens Kris! I've been watching other's to see how Digiplexis 'Illumination Flame' would preform. Very cool that it produced many secondary blooms. It's a stunner. Happy GBBD!Rainy Day Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139202327960366363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-81832040764869992792014-06-15T20:18:13.333-07:002014-06-15T20:18:13.333-07:00Leonotis leonurus is one of those plants I buy eve...Leonotis leonurus is one of those plants I buy every time, knowing it will die over the winter! Yours is so pretty! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful flowers!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441140267067281722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48433447919548960072014-06-15T15:08:54.186-07:002014-06-15T15:08:54.186-07:00So many beautiful flowers! Love the Spanish Harlem...So many beautiful flowers! Love the Spanish Harlem Lily and the Agapanthus.Ni de Aqui, Ni de Allahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991407486190404102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57939538982901579562014-06-15T13:43:21.486-07:002014-06-15T13:43:21.486-07:00So many great blooms! I love the large numbers of ...So many great blooms! I love the large numbers of agapanthus and 'Spanish Harlem' is gorgeous. The rebloom on your Illumination Flame finally has me impressed with this plant. Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46337394217334733292014-06-15T13:39:27.447-07:002014-06-15T13:39:27.447-07:00I suppose it is no good to look longingly at some ...I suppose it is no good to look longingly at some of your blooms- like the perennial foxgloves. I didn't realize there was such a thing. Or that digiplexis, such a beautiful color. I suppose these plants like cool evenings and not quite so much heat or humidity. Now when it comes to that orchid you would think we had the prefect temperatures and humidity. Your garden is beautiful on this June Bloom Day.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.com