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Post by bernieh on Jan 12, 2013 22:35:10 GMT
We needed that burst of colour on the January thread Bernie. Feel free to add some names. ;D Third up from the bottom is different. They seem to be bracts on the shrub. Hi Cherry, yes I did intend adding names, but forgot about it. I should never walk away from the computer before the job is done, lol! The third from the bottom, and the one above that, are both Mussaendas, and you're correct about the colourful parts being bracts. Mussaendas have beautiful large coloured bracts and tiny little yellow flowers. My favourite Mussie is definitely the white one. The pink is called Mussaenda philippica 'Bangkok Rose', and the white is named Mussaenda philippica 'Aurore'.
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Post by bernieh on Jan 12, 2013 22:37:24 GMT
They're all lovely Bernie, good job they like the heat! Thanks so much, Sue. Yes these plants are most definitely heat lovers, as well as full hot summer sun lovers and drought tolerant. Well the Water Lily does like its water, but tolerates full sun and heat very well.
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Post by grindle on Jan 13, 2013 6:02:19 GMT
they are all beauties Bernieh, is the first one with the tiny white flowers Euphorbia hypericifolia? it's one I always see at shows but never buy as it isn't hardy which is a shame as I love it
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Post by Geranium on Jan 13, 2013 7:14:14 GMT
I'm so pleased you posted all those beauties, Bernie. There are winter flowering plants and shrubs in my garden, but nothing so gorgeous! More please...
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Post by steve on Jan 13, 2013 9:10:40 GMT
They're all lovely Bernie, good job they like the heat! Thanks so much, Sue. Yes these plants are most definitely heat lovers, as well as full hot summer sun lovers and drought tolerant. Well the Water Lily does like its water, but tolerates full sun and heat very well. Do you know which variety the dark leaved Colocasia/Alocasia is Bernie?
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Post by bernieh on Jan 13, 2013 9:46:48 GMT
they are all beauties Bernieh, is the first one with the tiny white flowers Euphorbia hypericifolia? it's one I always see at shows but never buy as it isn't hardy which is a shame as I love it Grindle, yes you are spot on. The tiny little white bracts belong to Euphorbia hypericifolia 'Diamond Frost'. I have quite a bit of it growing in various spots ... in pots and in garden beds. Here, it is a fabulous sun, heat, humidity and drought tolerant plant. It grows quite easily and requires little attention, other than a good haircut when it starts getting far too scraggly.
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Post by bernieh on Jan 13, 2013 9:48:48 GMT
I'm so pleased you posted all those beauties, Bernie. There are winter flowering plants and shrubs in my garden, but nothing so gorgeous! More please... Thanks Geranium. Mid-summer is actually the downtime for my garden. The long dry season takes its toll, and the garden is now waiting patiently for the rains to arrive. Consequently, things are rather parched and sad looking, but I will try my best to find a few more beauties out there and post more photos.
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Post by bernieh on Jan 13, 2013 9:54:30 GMT
Thanks so much, Sue. Yes these plants are most definitely heat lovers, as well as full hot summer sun lovers and drought tolerant. Well the Water Lily does like its water, but tolerates full sun and heat very well. Do you know which variety the dark leaved Colocasia/Alocasia is Bernie? Steve, the dark leaved plant is Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'. It just loves sitting in the pond water and doesn't even mind the full sun in that spot.
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Post by steve on Jan 13, 2013 10:38:59 GMT
Thanks Bernie, I do have that but it is a bit harder to grow here
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Post by bernieh on Jan 13, 2013 10:44:06 GMT
Thanks Bernie, I do have that but it is a bit harder to grow here Yes I imagine it doesn't really enjoy the colder weather. Mine sits out in the pond in full sun for half the day, in the heat and humidity and just thrives.
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Post by Cherry on Jan 13, 2013 20:48:49 GMT
My eldest daughter has that one and she did not know at the time it should have had a foot in the water so it is only beside the swimming pool, but we water it like mad and even made a drain around it to catch all the water going. It is growing at a rate of knots. She is very fond of it.
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Post by bernieh on Jan 14, 2013 1:50:43 GMT
My eldest daughter has that one and she did not know at the time it should have had a foot in the water so it is only beside the swimming pool, but we water it like mad and even made a drain around it to catch all the water going. It is growing at a rate of knots. She is very fond of it. Cherry, it sounds as if it's loving the spot it's in. They are wonderful when they're happy!
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Post by SueA on Jan 29, 2013 21:34:53 GMT
I've only got 3 tiny clumps out so far (not as impressive as Geranium's !) & the flowers aren't fully open but here are some of my first snowdrops!
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Post by grindle on Jan 30, 2013 5:56:02 GMT
lovely Sue
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Post by Geranium on Jan 30, 2013 7:33:39 GMT
It's wonderful to see them, isn't it. I can't really take the credit for the huge number of snowdrops in my garden - our predecessors planted them, and they've spread. I do split them and replant them each year though.
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