tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post4490292955694108205..comments2024-03-28T15:34:10.845-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: August GBBD: Blooms From A to ZBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-65728967969864898002014-08-31T10:20:52.956-05:002014-08-31T10:20:52.956-05:00Lovely blooms for bloom day!!! I'm jealous ab...Lovely blooms for bloom day!!! I'm jealous about your Meyer Lemon. They smell so heavenly when they're blooming. I wish I had somewhere to keep one. So many things you have blooming are in my garden too. I really like double Impatiens, your 'Fiesta Pink Ruffle' is a beauty. I try to add them, snaps, fuchsias, etc., every year too. This year I'm wondering why I didn't plant more Glads?? I have a few ruffled ones about to bloom & I think I'm going to get greedy and want more!! Glad you had a good bloom day. I can't believe how quickly the summer went by... :( I'm not ready for it to be over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-2742715252788778562014-08-24T16:58:34.750-05:002014-08-24T16:58:34.750-05:00Yay! The Blue Mistflowers I planted are starting t...Yay! The Blue Mistflowers I planted are starting to bloom! They're very short, though. In my "vision" they were much taller. ;-) Maybe they'll grow taller in their second year. That variegated Solanum is really pretty. And it grows well in shade--an added bonus!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-44840787207651447262014-08-24T16:55:48.712-05:002014-08-24T16:55:48.712-05:00I appreciate the long-blooming ones, too, Giga! An...I appreciate the long-blooming ones, too, Giga! And so do the bees and butterflies! Hope you're having a great summer!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-4939838540168471782014-08-22T09:43:57.267-05:002014-08-22T09:43:57.267-05:00Next year you can add B for blue mist flower. :o) ...Next year you can add B for blue mist flower. :o) That sweet potato vine is just beautiful. I'll have to keep an eye out for that next year. Love that little impatiens. I miss them, too. Such an sweet, easy plant.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-12777343176743143932014-08-22T02:55:29.958-05:002014-08-22T02:55:29.958-05:00I really like all the flowers that you have in you...I really like all the flowers that you have in your garden, especially those are great, that long bloom. Regards.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-15402066006420352442014-08-21T21:45:16.665-05:002014-08-21T21:45:16.665-05:00Thank you! I think the dappled sun/shade in this g...Thank you! I think the dappled sun/shade in this garden helps create some interesting bokeh effects, as long as I have enough light for the exposure to work. I guess technically the Solanum is a Potato vine rather than a Sweet Potato vine (Ipomoea). Not sure what the label says, but that would be the case. Anyway, yes, it's a lovely plant and would be beautiful on its own, but is a great companion to other potted plants. I think it would be great on a trellis or an arbor, too.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-36643768165153912362014-08-21T21:37:56.090-05:002014-08-21T21:37:56.090-05:00Thank you! Yes, the Agastache is enjoying its new ...Thank you! Yes, the Agastache is enjoying its new home in my garden, and I'm looking forward to it growing larger and claiming its spot as a focal point. Beautiful plant. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-64900952505491731392014-08-21T21:34:38.603-05:002014-08-21T21:34:38.603-05:00It is a beautiful garden, Heather, although most o...It is a beautiful garden, Heather, although most of it was planted when we moved in. I do wish I had more room for Sunflowers, but I have such a small and barely accessible sunny garden. I guess it makes sense that it wasn't the best summer for Sunflowers since it was rainy in June and cooler through most of the summer. I would think the current weather would be great for them, but maybe it's too late for this year. They are stunning, that's for sure!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-3632575070838360612014-08-21T21:30:54.936-05:002014-08-21T21:30:54.936-05:00Thank you, Angie. Yes, Lantanas are hard to resist...Thank you, Angie. Yes, Lantanas are hard to resist if you like bright colors, enjoy butterflies, and want a plant that blooms from planting until frost (it's a perennial and sometimes invasive in warmer climates, but a great annual here). I hope you can find some next spring. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-117126471136970272014-08-21T21:15:56.897-05:002014-08-21T21:15:56.897-05:00They are so beautiful, i love most the photo of th...They are so beautiful, i love most the photo of the Lablab with that awesome bokeh. Some of them are tropicals but i haven't seen that Ipomoea yet here.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848957958059476177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-83784767138440483082014-08-21T14:27:01.718-05:002014-08-21T14:27:01.718-05:00Ciao, allora quel Agastache è stato una novità per...Ciao, allora quel Agastache è stato una novità per tutti e due noi :) Complimenti per il giardino e per tutti i tuoi fiori particolari :)<br /><br />Un saluto!Gabriel gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336583511436446737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-17039014570010541152014-08-21T12:55:05.770-05:002014-08-21T12:55:05.770-05:00You must have one spectacular garden. I posted sev...You must have one spectacular garden. I posted several pics of <a href="http://wordtrix.blogspot.com/2014/08/thursday-thirteen-347-in-search-of.html" rel="nofollow">Sunflowers</a> today from a recent walk to Dawley Conservancy Park/Dunn's Marsh. The sunflowers and mint families especially seem to have struggled this year, depending on prairie elevation and drainage. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-69000256876177878572014-08-21T11:33:55.397-05:002014-08-21T11:33:55.397-05:00Not only an A-Z but an entire rainbow of colour. ...Not only an A-Z but an entire rainbow of colour. I remember falling for you Lantana last year and could not find it here. I must put more effort into that next year!<br />Great bloom day post Beth. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-77386890851810270382014-08-20T20:15:17.019-05:002014-08-20T20:15:17.019-05:00I missed them last year when I didn't plant th...I missed them last year when I didn't plant them. Even though they're late to the game this year, I'm so glad to see them in the garden now. Summer doesn't seem right without big "State Fair Mix" Zinnias!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-20667868470122103762014-08-20T20:12:16.171-05:002014-08-20T20:12:16.171-05:00One of my personal favorites, too, Paula. And the ...One of my personal favorites, too, Paula. And the butterflies like them, too. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-65256075106038130332014-08-20T14:41:46.154-05:002014-08-20T14:41:46.154-05:00I know it's a common annual...but my garden wo...I know it's a common annual...but my garden would never be the same without my Zinnias....love them.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-76065178346993584332014-08-20T08:34:15.746-05:002014-08-20T08:34:15.746-05:00So many beautiful plants in flower, but the Lantan...So many beautiful plants in flower, but the Lantanas are my favourites. Such wonderful blooms!Paula @ Blooms 'n' Spadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008810455640357013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-80846091250398444302014-08-18T22:50:12.659-05:002014-08-18T22:50:12.659-05:00Thanks. I may try it.Thanks. I may try it.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-58331595704279568682014-08-18T22:02:10.803-05:002014-08-18T22:02:10.803-05:00Yes, I usually don't get many monarchs in my b...Yes, I usually don't get many monarchs in my back garden because it's quite shady (the side garden is sunny, but I can't see it from my window). But this year, during the time that the Swamp Milkweed has been blooming, we've had at least one monarch per day, it seems. I even have a resident monarch caterpillar near the house that I'm feeding. I think he's about to form a chrysalis--I hope it will be in a spot where I can see it. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40998082896442442142014-08-18T21:59:32.479-05:002014-08-18T21:59:32.479-05:00Thanks, Ricki. I like a few annuals, too--especial...Thanks, Ricki. I like a few annuals, too--especially for companion plantings and potted arrangements. I usually try to select annuals that are great cut flowers, as well. Enjoy your week!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-20662859302732144742014-08-18T21:54:10.104-05:002014-08-18T21:54:10.104-05:00Thanks, Christina! I'm new to Agastache, becau...Thanks, Christina! I'm new to Agastache, because I thought it would be too shady here. It's not growing as fast here as it would in the sun, but it's doing OK. The Swamp Milkweed is surprisingly happy in its spot--it was made for that spot! All the best to you, too, Christina!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-8133421817297129842014-08-18T21:49:10.145-05:002014-08-18T21:49:10.145-05:00A new computer--fun! Those unnamed family members ...A new computer--fun! Those unnamed family members can challenge us almost as much as Mother Nature and the critters, eh? ;-) I think you will find that the Swamp Milkweed attracts even more butterflies to your garden than you already have. And hummingbirds ... and sphynx moths ... and many other beauties. Don't you just love the Hyacinth Bean vine?Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-85073417795831568342014-08-18T21:43:59.647-05:002014-08-18T21:43:59.647-05:00Thanks, Aaron. Year-round Lantans--now that would ...Thanks, Aaron. Year-round Lantans--now that would be wonderful! I've heard they're invasive in some areas, including New Orleans--which is where I really fell in love with them. Such an easy-care annual around here, and the butterflies are attracted to them, too!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-80341951128189724992014-08-18T21:40:55.215-05:002014-08-18T21:40:55.215-05:00Thanks, Jason. The Hyacinth Bean prefers sun, I be...Thanks, Jason. The Hyacinth Bean prefers sun, I believe, but I have it growing in dappled sun. As it's reached the top of the obelisk and more light, it's become fuller and is blooming more. The bloom time varies with when you get the seeds in the ground. Probably similar to Sweet Peas, beans and other legumes. Easy to grow from seed--especially in sun.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-28243780433505211012014-08-18T21:32:10.000-05:002014-08-18T21:32:10.000-05:00Thanks! I agree--the pros are no bugs; the cons ar...Thanks! I agree--the pros are no bugs; the cons are not enough water for the plants. Some of my plants are going dormant, but I'm resisting watering the entire garden--just select plants and mostly near the house. Sounds like we'll get more rain soon--yay! I think I'll try to plant double Impatiens next year, too. Just something so soft and graceful about them...Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com