tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71342409854821334542024-03-06T01:24:01.724-06:00The Lazy Shady Gardener<b>Simply a diary of lazy adventures in my Austin, Texas shady garden</b>RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-24323948429691182952015-02-08T14:38:00.001-06:002015-02-08T14:38:36.755-06:00Moving SparklersSince planting my Leopard Plant (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55089/" target="_blank">Ligularia tussilaginea 'Aureo-maculata'</a>) a couple of years ago, it has diminished each spring. So I finally decided to dig it up and eventually find it a new location.<br />
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In its place, I moved my three Sparkler Sedges (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/133132/" target="_blank">Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler'</a>) which have been doing alright, but certainly not flourishing. Hopefully, they'll be happier in the new spot.<br />
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<br />RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-37850906112238708922014-11-02T15:51:00.001-06:002014-11-02T15:51:30.198-06:00Planting PansiesSix Pansie (Viola tricolor) pots.<br />
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<br />RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-27025727163695337172014-06-20T19:42:00.000-05:002014-06-20T19:42:38.628-05:00Planting: Annuals & AgavesI typically plant several pots in my backyard with green-leafed, red-flowering Begonias. But for some reason, this year, I had a very hard time finding that Begonia flavor. So I eventually gave in and got a variety of different annuals potted.<br />
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White-flowering Begonias</div>
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(<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/209/" target="_blank">Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum</a>)</div>
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Polka-dot Plant</div>
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(<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/752/" target="_blank">Hypoestes phyllostachya</a>)</div>
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Coleus 'Carefree Mix'</div>
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Coleus 'Dijon' </div>
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Solenostemon scutellarioides 'Dijon'</div>
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And I finally got around to planting a couple of special Agaves.<br />
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<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/102993/" target="_blank">Agave 'Joe Hoak'</a></div>
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<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/167579/" target="_blank">Agave guiengola 'Creme Brulee' </a></div>
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Unfortunately, neither of these Agave varieties are completely cold-hardy here in Austin, so I'll likely need to protect or greenhouse them during the winter.RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-12415877862471739262014-06-18T11:31:00.000-05:002014-06-18T11:31:06.317-05:00Succulent Pot PlantingI finally got around to planting some succulents that have been needing a home for several months.<br />
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The largest pot contains <a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/178558/" target="_blank">Gasteria 'Sakura Fuji'</a> in the back left, Gasteria sp. (can anyone identify?) in the back right, Kraal Aloe (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/100176/" target="_blank">Aloe claviflora</a>) in the center, Orthophytum sp. in the front left and <a href="http://www.anniesmagicgarden.com/product.php?productid=18216" target="_blank">Dyckia marnier-lapostollei x Brittle Star</a> in the front right. <br />
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Resin Spurge (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62524/" target="_blank">Euphorbia resinifera</a>) got a small pot of its own.<br />
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As did <a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/71121/" target="_blank">Euphorbia ferox</a> which should eventually spread out over the entire pot.<br />
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In the middle level of my Three Tiers Bed, I added three <a href="http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3222" target="_blank">Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor'</a> to repeat the colors found in the recently planted Yucca 'Color Guard' (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/76932/" target="_blank">Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'</a>). This combination replaces the Agaves and Dyckias I lost to last winter's late hard freeze.<br />
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On the lowest level of Three Tiers, I replaced another Agave freeze victim with <a href="http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3060" target="_blank">Agave 'Cream Spike'</a>.<br />
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I also added some more <a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31636/" target="_blank">Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red'</a> to the same bed as before - so that should complete the front of that bed.RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-49137175765296254142014-05-23T17:22:00.000-05:002014-05-25T09:10:02.078-05:00Planting This & ThatOver the last week, I finally got around to actually purchasing and plantings some plants.<br />
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The missus wanted some mint, so I got three varieties: Doublemint (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/99008/" target="_blank">Mentha 'Doublemint'</a>), Kentucky Colonel (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/88830/" target="_blank">Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel</a>') and Red Stem Applemint (<a href="http://hillcountrynatives.net/catablog-items/spearmint-red-stem-apple-mint-mentha-x-gracilis-madalene-hill/" target="_blank">Mentha x gracilis ‘Madalene Hill’</a>).<br />
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I finally found <a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/194444/" target="_blank">Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Red'</a> (I had been looking for it since early last year) and will likely return to get more.<br />
Correction: On revisit to nursery, discovered that they were the more commonly available '<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31636/" target="_blank">Lady in Red</a>' variety (so it looks like I'll be going with that!)<br />
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I also decided to try Cobweb Spiderwort (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31747/" target="_blank">Tradescantia sillamontana</a>) in three places with different soil types and shade levels. It'll be interesting to see to which it adapts to best.<br />
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I got the Yucca 'Color Guard' (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/76932/" target="_blank">Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'</a>) to replace the Twin-flowered Agave that failed to survive the winter. <br />
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Some annuals finally made an appearance with Coleus 'Red Red Wine' getting a pot of it's own. <br />
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Catlin's Giant Ajuga (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/53506/" target="_blank">Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'</a>)</div>
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Texas Gold Columbine (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/60182/" target="_blank">Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana</a>)</div>
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Chocolate Chip Ajuga (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2688/" target="_blank">Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda'</a>)</div>
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Cedar Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1918/" target="_blank">Salvia roemeriana</a>)</div>
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Gulf Coast Penstemon (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55963/" target="_blank">Penstemon tenuis</a>)</div>
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Formosa Red Azalea (<a href="http://www.mrjacksfarm.com/dnn/Shrubbery/Azaleas/Formosas/Red/tabid/285/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Azalea indica 'Formosa Red'</a>)</div>
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Spider Aloe (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/61391/" target="_blank">Aloe x spinosissima</a>)</div>
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Ox Tongue (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/66956/" target="_blank">Gasteria glomerata</a>)</div>
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Ox Tongue (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1255/" target="_blank">Gasteria liliputana</a>)</div>
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Moth Orchid (<a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Growing-the-Moth-Orchid" target="_blank">Phalaenopsis</a> sp.)</div>
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Dwarf Buford Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70135/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'</a>) </div>
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Mahonia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56715/" target="_blank">Mahonia aquifolium</a>)</div>
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<b>Tardies</b><br />
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Rattlesnake Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/64508/" target="_blank">Manfreda maculosa</a>)</div>
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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.)</div>
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-33482636715470042082014-04-13T19:38:00.001-05:002014-04-13T19:38:54.436-05:00Harsh Winter: Survivors & LossesThis past winter, I decided to let all of my in-ground plants (except my 20 year old Sagos) & most of my potted Agaves, Yuccas and Dyckias attempt survival without any assistance from me. The winter had several cold fronts, often reaching the low 20s. My plants had fared quite well up until the very last front (which happened to come after a strong warm-up, thus fooling many of the plants). But that last one did the damage and weeded out the tough ones from those that were borderline.<br />
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I've been waiting to see if any resprouted or if they simply rotted. The results are in.<br />
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Variegated Thread Leaf Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/179484/" target="_blank">Agave schidigera 'Shira Ito No Ohi'</a>) : Neither the in-ground or potted one survived.<br />
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The Red Billbergia (possibly <a href="http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=2966" target="_blank">Cryptbergia 'Red Burst</a>) took severe damage, though one small sprig survives.<br />
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Aloe 'Hedgehog' (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/190948/" target="_blank">Aloe humilis 'Hedgehog'</a>), as expected, got hammered. No sprouts seen yet (and I'm not anticipating any).<br />
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Rattlesnake Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/64508/" target="_blank">Manfreda maculosa</a>) always dies back to the ground with any freeze and then returns.<br />
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The hanging basket of <a href="http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3222" target="_blank">Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor'</a> actually fared quite well. There was some minor damage (already removed) but considering how exposed it was, I'm quite pleased.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">Manfreda 'Macho Mocha' (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/128744/" target="_blank">Manfreda x Mangave 'Macho Mocha'</a>) took some definite damage (already removed) but will easily recover.</span><br />
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Pale-leaf Yucca (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/128558/" target="_blank">Yucca pallida</a>) showed no ill effects at all.<br />
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Both the in-ground and potted <a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/127140/" target="_blank">Agave 'Blue Glow'</a> suffered some damage (mainly to lower leaves), but both survived.<br />
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<a href="http://www.anniesmagicgarden.com/product.php?productid=17620" target="_blank">Dyckia brevifolia 'Moon Glow</a>' got diminished, but still has some green growth.<br />
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The potted <a href="http://cycadjungle.8m.com/cycadjungle/Dyckia%20Nickel%20Silver.html" target="_blank">Dyckia 'Nickel Silver'</a> suffered some minor damage, but appears to have pulled through.<br />
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Not surprised to see that the potted Red Yucca's (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31558/" target="_blank">Hesperaloe parviflora</a>) suffered no ill effects.<br />
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All of the potted and in-ground Soap Aloe (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54452/" target="_blank">Aloe maculata</a>), of which I have many, turned to mush.<br />
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I had hopes that perhaps the in-ground ones would return from sprouts, and I was pleased to discover that under all the rotting leaves, growth was returning.<br />
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Sometimes, even the center of the plant survived and was producing new growth.<br />
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Soft-leafed yucca (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/68756/" target="_blank">Yucca recurvifolia</a>) did just fine.<br />
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The <a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/100177/" target="_blank">'Cherry Coke' Dyckia</a> produced mixed results. The one planted in the backyard (with some tree cover) only had minor leaf damage.<br />
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But the two more-exposed, front yard specimens were severely burned, though small sprouts are visible on at least one of them.<br />
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I was surprised that the Twin-flowered Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/60605/" target="_blank">Agave geminiflora</a>) was killed by the low temperatures.<br />
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But was completely unsurprised that the Calamar Squid Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/195166/" target="_blank">Agave bracteosa 'Calamar</a>') were unscathed.<br />
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<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70347/" target="_blank">Aloe deltoideodonta</a></div>
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Dwarf Buford Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70135/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'</a>) </div>
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Dwarf Chinese Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62906/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Rotunda'</a>)</div>
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Possumhaw (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58203/" target="_blank">Ilex decidua</a>)</div>
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<b>Tardies</b><br />
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Mahonia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56715/" target="_blank">Mahonia aquifolium</a>)</div>
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Aloe 'Hedgehog' (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/190948/" target="_blank">Aloe humilis 'Hedgehog'</a>)</div>
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-45104663850623606352013-12-15T14:39:00.001-06:002013-12-15T14:47:34.777-06:00Flower Power: December 2013<div style="text-align: right;">
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<b>Potted Plants </b><br />
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Christmas Cactus (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1510/" target="_blank">Schlumbergera x buckleyi</a>)</div>
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<b> </b><b><b>Flower Wannabes</b></b><br />
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Dwarf Buford Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70135/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'</a>) </div>
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Dwarf Chinese Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62906/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Rotunda'</a>)</div>
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Possumhaw (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58203/" target="_blank">Ilex decidua</a>)</div>
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</b>RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-15495541396948686282013-11-15T17:20:00.000-06:002013-11-15T17:20:44.435-06:00Flower Power: GBBD November 2013<div style="text-align: right;">
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<b>Established Plants</b><br />
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Dwarf Mexican Firebush (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/69158/" target="_blank">Hamelia patens 'Compacta'</a>) </div>
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Toad Lily (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/126889/" target="_blank">Tricyrtis lasiocarpa</a>)</div>
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Mountain Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/60119/" target="_blank">Salvia regla</a>)</div>
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Philippine Violet (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2401/" target="_blank">Barleria cristata</a>)</div>
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Pale Pavonia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/59615/" target="_blank">Pavonia hastata</a>)</div>
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Forsythia Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/586/" target="_blank">Salvia madrensis</a>)</div>
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Blue Anise Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54031/" target="_blank">Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'</a>) </div>
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Soap Aloe (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54452/" target="_blank">Aloe maculata</a>)</div>
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<b>New Plants in the Garden </b><br />
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Leopard Plant (<a href="http://www.onlineplantguide.com/Plant-Details/1492/" target="_blank">Ligularia tussilaginea 'Aureo-maculata</a>')</div>
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Turk's Cap 'Big Momma'</div>
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(<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/159839/" target="_blank">Malvaviscus drummondii x arboreus 'Big Momma'</a>)</div>
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Begonias (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/209/" target="_blank">Begonia semperflorens</a>) </div>
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<b>Potted Plants </b><br />
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Stapelia incomparabilis</div>
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Dwarf Buford Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70135/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'</a>) </div>
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American Beautyberry (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2657/" target="_blank">Callicarpa americana</a>) </div>
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Dwarf Chinese Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62906/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Rotunda'</a>)</div>
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<b>Tardies</b><br />
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Joe Pye Shrub (Eupatorium viburnoides)</div>
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-89936670573238738272013-10-15T17:03:00.000-05:002013-10-15T17:03:08.287-05:00Flower Power: GBBD October 2013<div style="text-align: right;">
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<b>Established Plants</b><br />
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Rose Creek Abelia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56814/" target="_blank">Abelia x grandiflora 'Rose Creek'</a>)</div>
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<b> </b>Coral Nymph Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31635/index.html" target="_blank">Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph'</a>)</div>
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Blue Anise Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54031/" target="_blank">Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'</a>) </div>
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<b> </b>Pale Pavonia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/59615/" target="_blank">Pavonia hastata</a>)</div>
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<b> </b>Rock Rose (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57756/" target="_blank">Pavonia lasiopetala</a>) </div>
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Mountain Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/60119/" target="_blank">Salvia regla</a>)</div>
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<b> </b>Philippine Violet (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2401/" target="_blank">Barleria cristata</a>)</div>
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<b> </b>Soap Aloe (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54452/" target="_blank">Aloe maculata</a>)</div>
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Pam's Pink Turk's Cap (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/159838/" target="_blank">Malvaviscus drummondii 'Pam Puryear'</a>) <b><br /></b></div>
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Kaleidoscope Abelia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/132670/" target="_blank">Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope</a>')</div>
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Turk's Cap 'Big Momma'</div>
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(<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/159839/" target="_blank">Malvaviscus drummondii x arboreus 'Big Momma'</a>)</div>
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Begonias (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/209/" target="_blank">Begonia semperflorens</a>) </div>
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<b><b>Flower Wannabes</b></b><br />
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American Beautyberry (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2657/" target="_blank">Callicarpa americana</a>) </div>
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Dwarf Buford Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70135/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'</a>) </div>
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Possumhaw (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58203/" target="_blank">Ilex decidua</a>)</div>
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-22903213371691234142013-09-15T15:45:00.003-05:002013-09-15T15:47:49.688-05:00Flower Power: GBBD September 2013<div style="text-align: right;">
<b> </b>Sponsored by <a href="http://www.maydreamsgardens.com/" target="_blank">May Dream Gardens</a></div>
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<b>Established Plants</b><br />
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Rock Rose (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57756/" target="_blank">Pavonia lasiopetala</a>) </div>
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Liriope (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56769/" target="_blank">Liriope spicata</a>)</div>
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Pale Pavonia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/59615/" target="_blank">Pavonia hastata</a>)</div>
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Coral Nymph Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31635/index.html" target="_blank">Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph'</a>)</div>
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<b>Flower Wannabes</b><br />
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American Beautyberry (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2657/" target="_blank">Callicarpa americana</a>) </div>
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Dwarf Buford Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70135/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'</a>) </div>
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-89714711901256503112013-08-17T14:42:00.000-05:002013-09-15T15:47:02.975-05:00Flower Power: GBBD August 2013<div style="text-align: right;">
<b> </b>Sponsored by <a href="http://www.maydreamsgardens.com/" target="_blank">May Dream Gardens</a></div>
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<b>Established Plants</b><br />
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Rose Creek Abelia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56814/" target="_blank">Abelia x grandiflora 'Rose Creek'</a>)</div>
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Rock Rose (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57756/" target="_blank">Pavonia lasiopetala</a>) </div>
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Pale Pavonia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/59615/" target="_blank">Pavonia hastata</a>)</div>
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Liriope (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56769/" target="_blank">Liriope spicata</a>)</div>
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Mexican Honeysuckle (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1335/" target="_blank">Justicia spicigera</a>) </div>
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<a href="http://www.ctsairplants.com/Powder_Blue_Succulent_Pachyveria_Exotica_p/pachye101.htm" target="_blank">Pachyveria 'Exotica'</a></div>
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<b>New Plants in the Garden </b><br />
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Turk's Cap 'Big Momma'</div>
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(<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/159839/" target="_blank">Malvaviscus drummondii x arboreus 'Big Momma'</a>)</div>
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<b>Annuals</b><br />
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Begonias (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/209/" target="_blank">Begonia semperflorens</a>) </div>
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American Beautyberry (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2657/" target="_blank">Callicarpa americana</a>) </div>
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-76296484652831218352013-07-17T15:42:00.000-05:002013-07-17T15:42:00.377-05:00Potting & Re-pottingI had already placed one of my two Variegated Thread Leaf Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/179484/" target="_blank">Agave schidigera 'Shira Ito No Ohi'</a>) into the lower level of my Three Tiers Garden, and have been hunting for just the right pot for the remaining one.<br />
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I finally found one I liked (and was priced right!) and got the agave planted and the pot placed out in the garden.<br />
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Next I had a couple of Moth Orchids (<a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Growing-the-Moth-Orchid" target="_blank">Phalaenopsis</a> sp.) that were outgrowing their pots. At least a couple of inches of bare stem with several aerial roots were exposed on both.<br />
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<br />I found pots that were only slightly larger and gathered white packing peanuts (Moth Orchids are reported to like them), previously soaked orchid mix and scissors.<br />
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I removed the existed potting mix and snipped away any dead roots. I was happy to see that most of the roots were in good shape. (I also discovered a buried tag on the one pictured identifying it as the variety <a href="http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/P/Phalaenopsis__Exotic_Lady_/" target="_blank">Exotic Lady</a>.)<br />
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Then I returned the orchids to their pots, buried the roots and packed them in with the fresh orchid mix.<br />
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This is only my second attempt at re-potting Moth Orchids, so hopefully it will work out well. Time will tell.RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-78798496241885099742013-07-15T16:05:00.001-05:002013-07-15T16:05:36.446-05:00Flower Power: GBBD July 2013<div style="text-align: right;">
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<b>Established Plants</b><br />
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Liriope (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56769/" target="_blank">Liriope spicata</a>)</div>
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Mexican Honeysuckle (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1335/" target="_blank">Justicia spicigera</a>) </div>
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<b>New Plants in the Garden</b> <br />
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Turk's Cap 'Big Momma'</div>
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(<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/159839/" target="_blank">Malvaviscus drummondii x arboreus 'Big Momma'</a>)</div>
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Pam's Pink Turk's Cap (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/159838/" target="_blank">Malvaviscus drummondii 'Pam Puryear'</a>) </div>
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<b>Potted Plants </b><br />
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Ground Orchid (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2540/" target="_blank">Spathoglottis plicata</a>)</div>
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<b>Tardies</b><br />
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<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/78512/" target="_blank">Aloe 'Doran Black'</a></div>
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Dwarf Buford Holly (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70135/" target="_blank">Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'</a>) </div>
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American Beautyberry (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2657/" target="_blank">Callicarpa americana</a>) </div>
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-41462713152592133082013-07-02T13:41:00.001-05:002013-07-02T19:20:39.553-05:00Dyckia 'Nickel Silver'I had seen <a href="http://cycadjungle.8m.com/cycadjungle/Dyckia%20Nickel%20Silver.html" target="_blank">Dyckia 'Nickel Silver'</a> at a nursery recently, but the asking price was a bit too steep. Then I discovered it at another nursery...and the price was right.<br />
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And I already had a pot that I pictured it sitting in. I really like the way the grey foliage contrasts with the dark brown pot.<br />
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Online data indicates that this variety is one of the more freeze-tolerant of the Dyckias, handling temperatures down to the mid-teens. It likes full sun which, of course, it ain't gonna be getting in my garden - but hopefully it will get enough.<br />
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<br />RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-40233675312273208142013-06-30T12:13:00.000-05:002013-07-01T12:40:35.214-05:00When It Gets Hot...On Saturday, for the date of June 29, Austin set a new high temperature of 108 degrees. So, obviously, it was the perfect time to plant some succulents into pots!<br />
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I filled a narrow, rectangular pot with <a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/70347/" target="_blank">Aloe deltoideodonta</a> on the left, Silver Dollar Plant (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62843/" target="_blank">Dudleya brittonii 'Super White'</a>) in the center and Gasteraloe 'Flo' on the right (have not been able to find any online references for the latter).<br />
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A small round pot received <a href="http://www.farmsociety.org/plant.php?id=117&name=Gasteria-bicolor-Caespitosa" target="_blank">Gasteria bicolor var. carspetosain</a> in the front, Variegated Indian Corn Cob (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57998/" target="_blank">Euphorbia mammillaris var. variegata</a>) on the left, Stapelia incomparabilis (very little online information) in the back and a variegated Sedum species on the right (can anyone identify?).<br />
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I added Tiger Jaws (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/53686/" target="_blank">Faucaria tigrina</a>) to the pot already containing Golden Tooth Aloe (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57901/" target="_blank">Aloe perfoliata</a>) as that Aloe has a tendency to lean outwards, leaving most of the pot looking empty. Hopefully the Tiger Jaws will fill in (and I like the matching toothy appearance). <br />
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This squarish pot seemed to compliment Flapjack Plant (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/91560/" target="_blank">Kalanchoe thyrsiflora</a>) very nicely. <br />
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The pot includes a couple of Ice Plants (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/102094/" target="_blank">Delosperma congestum</a>) which will hopefully survive under the broad leaves of the Flapjack Plant.<br />
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-11114075755518081132013-06-27T14:23:00.002-05:002013-06-27T14:23:57.324-05:00Still PlantingSummer has arrived and temperatures are breaking into triple digits, but I'm still trying to get some plants into the ground and then hope to baby them through the remainder of the summer.<br />
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A couple of years back, I had planted several Autumn Ferns (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1812/" target="_blank">Dryopteris erythrosora</a>) between the Cast Iron Plants (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/606/" target="_blank">Aspidistra elatior</a>) and the bed's rock border, but the ongoing drought hammered them into submission. So I decided to try planting five Wavy Scaly Cloakferns (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/128811/" target="_blank">Astrolepis sinuata</a>) as they are rumored to handle low water conditions better.<br />
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Then I transplanted four Soap Aloe (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54452/" target="_blank">Aloe maculata</a>) pups along the highest point of the top level of my Three Tiers Bed. I had originally planned on placing a couple of Agaves here, but tree roots prevented me from replacing the original soil with enough good drainage for them.<br />
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Instead, I placed one of the Variegated Thread Leaf Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/179484/" target="_blank">Agave schidigera 'Shira Ito No Ohi'</a>) into the front of the lowest level tier where one of my <a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/127140/" target="_blank">Agave 'Blue Glow'</a> had died. I have one Agave left and will likely place it into a pot.<br />
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-22881017129980991742013-06-15T11:02:00.000-05:002013-06-15T11:02:49.837-05:00Flower Power: GBBD June 2013<div style="text-align: right;">
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<b>Established Plants</b><br />
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Chinese Indigo (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/80066/" target="_blank">Indigofera kirilowii</a>) </div>
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Pink Rain Lily (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1245/" target="_blank">Zephyranthes rosea</a>) </div>
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Rock Rose (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57756/" target="_blank">Pavonia lasiopetala</a>) </div>
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American Beautyberry (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2657/" target="_blank">Callicarpa americana</a>) </div>
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Red Yucca (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31558/" target="_blank">Hesperaloe parviflora</a>)</div>
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Texas Betony (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1292/" target="_blank">Stachys coccinea</a>)</div>
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Lily of the Nile (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/139/" target="_blank">Agapanthus africanus</a>)</div>
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Coral Nymph Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31635/index.html" target="_blank">Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph'</a>)</div>
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Jerusalem Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/519/">Phlomis fruticosa</a>)</div>
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Texas Bindweed (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62413/" target="_blank">Convolvulus equitans</a>)</div>
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<b>New Plants in the Garden</b> <br />
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Pam's Pink Turk's Cap (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/159838/" target="_blank">Malvaviscus drummondii 'Pam Puryear'</a>) </div>
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<b>Annuals</b><br />
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Begonias (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/209/" target="_blank">Begonia semperflorens</a>) </div>
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<b>Potted Plants </b><br />
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Moth Orchid (<a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Growing-the-Moth-Orchid" target="_blank">Phalaenopsis</a> sp.)</div>
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<b>Tardies</b><br />
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Grannie's Crinum Lily (species unknown) </div>
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-1784865061614633562013-06-14T15:25:00.000-05:002013-06-27T14:25:15.670-05:00More PlantingI wasn't planning on doing much planting as we are certainly into our hot summer months, but a 75% off sale convinced me otherwise. Only got seven of the seventeen purchases into the ground today, so more is still on the schedule.<br />
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I added three Milky Way Cast Iron Plants (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/83202/" target="_blank">Aspidistra lurida 'Milky Way'</a>) around the base of a Mahonia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56715/" target="_blank">Mahonia aquifolium</a>) to add some greenery amongst the rocks.<br />
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Another bare spot fit this Ascot Rainbow Euphorbia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/189144/" target="_blank">Euphorbia martini 'Ascot Rainbow'</a>) perfectly. Have not tried this species before, so I'm hoping this locale gets enough light for it to do well.<br />
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The three <a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62001/" target="_blank">Echeveria setosa</a> were added to my Three Tiers bed, bracketing the center Calamar Squid Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/195166/" target="_blank">Agave bracteosa 'Calamar</a>'). Several of the remaining purchases are planned for this bed also. <br />
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-75735024515134556342013-05-28T18:56:00.002-05:002013-05-28T18:56:16.735-05:00Begonia PotsAbout a week ago, I got around to planting some annuals. I tend to favor Begonias (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/209/" target="_blank">Begonia semperflorens</a>) as they handle my shade well and don't demand as much water as some other varieties. This year, I have four large Begonia pots scattered about the garden. They certainly add a splash of color in my mostly leafy garden.<br />
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-47989942535348332032013-05-15T15:10:00.001-05:002013-05-15T15:10:55.170-05:00Flower Power: GBBD May 2013<div style="text-align: right;">
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<b>Established Plants</b><br />
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Coral Nymph Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31635/index.html" target="_blank">Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph'</a>)</div>
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Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Alice' (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/49399/" target="_blank">Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'</a>)</div>
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Cedar Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1918/" target="_blank">Salvia roemeriana</a>)</div>
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Rattlesnake Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/64508/" target="_blank">Manfreda maculosa</a>)</div>
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Jerusalem Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/519/">Phlomis fruticosa</a>)</div>
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Texas Betony (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1292/" target="_blank">Stachys coccinea</a>)</div>
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Anthony Waterer Spirea (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/558/" target="_blank">Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'</a>)</div>
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Nandina (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1547/" target="_blank">Nandina domestica</a>)</div>
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Little White Soldiers (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/49519/" target="_blank">Drimiopsis maculata</a>)</div>
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<b>New Plants in the Garden</b> <br />
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Shrimp Plant (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/622/" target="_blank">Justicia brandegeeana</a>)</div>
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<b>Annuals</b><br />
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Begonias (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/209/" target="_blank">Begonia semperflorens</a>) </div>
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<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/118821/" target="_blank">Viola cornuta 'Babyface Ruby and Gold'</a></div>
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<b>Potted Plants </b><br />
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'White Beauty' Aloe</div>
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<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/194264/" target="_blank">Aloe 'Franco</a>'</div>
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<b>Indoor Plants</b><br />
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Moth Orchid (<a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Growing-the-Moth-Orchid" target="_blank">Phalaenopsis</a> sp.)</div>
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Pale-leaf Yucca (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/128558/" target="_blank">Yucca pallida</a>)</div>
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Lily of the Nile (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/139/" target="_blank">Agapanthus africanus</a>)</div>
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RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-46679895309367960262013-05-06T17:08:00.002-05:002013-05-06T17:09:27.527-05:00A Potted Plant & Some BasilBeen searching for the right pot for a 'Moonshine' Snake Plant (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/68631/" target="_blank">Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'</a>) that I purchased almost a month ago. Finally found one that seemed right (the pot is actually much greener in real life) and was able to get it planted.<br />
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Also placed three Sweet Basil (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/304/" target="_blank">Ocimum basilicum</a>) out into the garden beds in three different locales with varying light levels. I want to see which one suits it's growth best.<br />
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I have continued working on preparing some future garden beds (and gradually reducing my Nandina stands). With the cooler weather lately, it has been wonderful being outside. RBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144562147128230710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134240985482133454.post-87349376801731234542013-04-15T15:59:00.001-05:002013-04-15T15:59:51.890-05:00Flower Power: GBBD April 2013<div style="text-align: right;">
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<b>Established Plants</b><br />
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Ghost Plant (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/351/" target="_blank">Graptopetalum paraguayense</a>)</div>
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Cedar Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1918/" target="_blank">Salvia roemeriana</a>)</div>
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Chinese Indigo (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/80066/" target="_blank">Indigofera kirilowii</a>) </div>
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Chocolate Chip Ajuga (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2688/" target="_blank">Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda'</a>) </div>
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Texas Gold Columbine (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/60182/" target="_blank">Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana</a>)</div>
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Jerusalem Sage (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/519/">Phlomis fruticosa</a>)</div>
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Banana Shrub (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1187/" target="_blank">Michelia figo</a>)</div>
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Texas Betony (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1292/" target="_blank">Stachys coccinea</a>)</div>
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Soap Aloe (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54452/" target="_blank">Aloe maculata</a>)</div>
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Gulf Coast Penstemon (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55963/" target="_blank">Penstemon tenuis</a>)</div>
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White Shamrock (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55646/" target="_blank">Oxalis crassipes 'Alba'</a>)</div>
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Pink Shamrock (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/80811/" target="_blank">Oxalis crassipes 'Rosea'</a>) </div>
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Purple Oxalis (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1241/index.html" target="_blank">Oxalis triangularis subsp. papilionaceae 'Atropurpurea'</a>)</div>
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Mexican Honeysuckle (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1335/" target="_blank">Justicia spicigera</a>) </div>
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<b>New Plants in the Garden</b> <br />
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Shrimp Plant (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/622/" target="_blank">Justicia brandegeeana</a>)</div>
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Pam's Pink Turk's Cap (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/159838/" target="_blank">Malvaviscus drummondii 'Pam Puryear'</a>) </div>
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<b>Annuals</b><br />
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<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/118821/" target="_blank">Viola cornuta 'Babyface Ruby and Gold'</a></div>
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Pansies (Viola tricolor) </div>
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<b>Potted Plants </b><br />
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Star Begonia (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/59888/" target="_blank">Begonia heracleifolia</a>)</div>
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<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/78512/" target="_blank">Aloe 'Doran Black'</a></div>
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<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62530/" target="_blank">Haworthia coarctata</a> </div>
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<b>Indoor Plants</b><br />
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Moth Orchid (<a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Growing-the-Moth-Orchid" target="_blank">Phalaenopsis</a> sp.)</div>
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<b>Tardies</b></div>
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Rattlesnake Agave (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/64508/" target="_blank">Manfreda maculosa</a>)</div>
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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.)</div>
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Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Alice' (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/49399/" target="_blank">Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'</a>)</div>
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Little White Soldiers (<a href="http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/49519/" target="_blank">Drimiopsis maculata</a>)</div>
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<a href="http://www.orchidweb.com/detail.aspx?id=1518" target="_blank">Odontocidium Wild Willie 'Pacific Bingo'</a></div>
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