tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post8322840123904956458..comments2024-03-28T16:38:10.153-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: My favorite plant this week: Leucadendron 'Pisa'Kris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-61186642244348607732014-11-03T19:09:38.839-08:002014-11-03T19:09:38.839-08:00I actually quite like the bare lower limbs! And &#...I actually quite like the bare lower limbs! And 'More Silver' is very pretty. My Leaucadendrons are taking their sweet time to grow, are yours the same or quite quick?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528403806024368437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-28122117108542123712014-10-31T17:48:57.831-07:002014-10-31T17:48:57.831-07:00They're great plants, Deb. Hopefully, 'Pi...They're great plants, Deb. Hopefully, 'Pisa' will fill out now that she's out of that pot. I did move the Acacia I mentioned to hide her bare legs in the back but I'm still looking for a plant to position in front of her.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55512113623264080672014-10-31T17:44:55.735-07:002014-10-31T17:44:55.735-07:00The grass is Pennisetum 'Fireworks,' Jane....The grass is Pennisetum 'Fireworks,' Jane. If you'd like to see more pictures of it, check out my favorites post on October 24th.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-84475635911388143912014-10-31T17:42:27.941-07:002014-10-31T17:42:27.941-07:00Their foliage is lovely, Donna. I've used it ...Their foliage is lovely, Donna. I've used it in various flower arrangements. It lasts a long time. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9572029614204449222014-10-31T17:40:26.578-07:002014-10-31T17:40:26.578-07:00I seem to be acquiring more and more...I seem to be acquiring more and more...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-48776485436970268762014-10-31T17:25:39.011-07:002014-10-31T17:25:39.011-07:00They're becoming another fixation for me, Chlo...They're becoming another fixation for me, Chloris. I haven't even counted the varieties I have now.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-78890666661039368422014-10-31T17:24:32.442-07:002014-10-31T17:24:32.442-07:00There are some smaller ones that might be easier t...There are some smaller ones that might be easier to handle in pots, Alison, Like Leucadendron 'Ebony.'Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-51978857103970348602014-10-31T17:20:43.702-07:002014-10-31T17:20:43.702-07:00I'm definitely learning toward more plants wit...I'm definitely learning toward more plants with Australian origins.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55775194460684456302014-10-31T12:40:45.161-07:002014-10-31T12:40:45.161-07:00Simply lovely. I even admire that it has a bit of...Simply lovely. I even admire that it has a bit of openness around the base, but having never seen one of these in action perhaps I'd be even more smitten with a fuller form? Still, lovely. This will be extremely pleasant to watch as you continue to post about filling in these beds. Such vicarious fun! TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-73894355028299131932014-10-31T12:24:15.002-07:002014-10-31T12:24:15.002-07:00Loving the Leucadendron 'More Silver' wit...Loving the Leucadendron 'More Silver' with the red grass ! What is that gorgeous red grass please ?Hoehoegrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745640711509233722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-46097259560639289812014-10-31T12:14:37.886-07:002014-10-31T12:14:37.886-07:00I like the different plants you share Kris. I am ...I like the different plants you share Kris. I am not familiar with Leucadendron here but an unusual leaves. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-22377901479507108282014-10-31T09:27:03.328-07:002014-10-31T09:27:03.328-07:00I'm so jealous! They're both lovely, as yo...I'm so jealous! They're both lovely, as you know I am a leucadendron fan.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-55547072200693670852014-10-31T02:30:28.517-07:002014-10-31T02:30:28.517-07:00You are so lucky to be able to grow lovely Leucode...You are so lucky to be able to grow lovely Leucodendrons. They won' t do here. The only place I have seen them growing is Tresco in The Scilly Isles. They are stunning.chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-77422566736318037762014-10-30T16:51:03.502-07:002014-10-30T16:51:03.502-07:00I'm very tempted by all the colorful Leucadend...I'm very tempted by all the colorful Leucadendrons I see on blogs, but in my climate it would need to overwinter in the greenhouse. I really don't have room. Unless something dies. Hmmm...then I'll have room.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90616929678973093202014-10-30T14:59:20.665-07:002014-10-30T14:59:20.665-07:00Both very pretty! Liking your new direction in pla...Both very pretty! Liking your new direction in planting and inclination to add more proteaceas in you garden.Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.com