tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post9146291765050571294..comments2024-01-01T02:16:27.385-08:00Comments on GardenBook: Garden Bloggers Bloomday August 2016kshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-57178556180565923802016-08-27T07:46:58.458-07:002016-08-27T07:46:58.458-07:00My parents were also Fuchsia growers, encouraged a...My parents were also Fuchsia growers, encouraged and supplied by a couple of hard-core gardeners in the neighborhood. Dad constructed a lath cover for the entire back yard fence so we had a ring of Fuchsias there. So near the coast they were wonderful. Beautiful photos yet again, my eyes and soul thank you. :) Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-88724307445006205652016-08-16T19:13:51.347-07:002016-08-16T19:13:51.347-07:00Tammy, I have to move a few of my Echeverias into ...Tammy, I have to move a few of my Echeverias into the house or garage over winter-they are marginal here. As for the Fuchsias they sure seem to prefer the west coast maritime climate, but I have friends in New England that grow the damn things in full sun all summer long.I have to be very careful about where I plant them.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-84133095138393723592016-08-16T18:52:33.947-07:002016-08-16T18:52:33.947-07:00Well Denise, they need to find them for the run to...Well Denise, they need to find them for the run to occur ! My Persicarias get watered once a week in high summer and that's it. They sink or swim !kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-49250151676108019192016-08-16T17:31:55.812-07:002016-08-16T17:31:55.812-07:00I love fuchsia but they don't grow well for me...I love fuchsia but they don't grow well for me. Our summers are too hot and humid. I have an echeveria that I'm hoping to overwinter. It's been a cool annual for me. Great pics! Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-9832958821211098482016-08-16T09:53:10.041-07:002016-08-16T09:53:10.041-07:00Hint of Gold just may be the next rock star, what ...Hint of Gold just may be the next rock star, what a beaut. There's going to be a run on them from your BD post. I scrubbed the garden of all persicarias, but they are the best for late summer. Maybe I'll bring them back to grow along the drip hoses...Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-42897443817055225652016-08-15T17:30:58.806-07:002016-08-15T17:30:58.806-07:00Thanks Kris..the reds are the worst to photograph,...Thanks Kris..the reds are the worst to photograph, they always come out looking like shiny plastic lol. I've tried and failed with many varieties of Caryopteris.I also have 'Summer Sorbet', but it's small. I might move it this fall and see how it does. Happy Bloomday ! kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-41213144317991107472016-08-15T17:24:18.911-07:002016-08-15T17:24:18.911-07:00I think Fuchsia was the first plant name I learned...I think Fuchsia was the first plant name I learned Loree, and was quite young, 6 maybe ? My dad collected them-we had hanging baskets all over the place, and Fuchsia shrubs in the garden. 'Arabella' is first rate-I have two, both purchased from our friends at Joy Creek. kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-65428888824089652842016-08-15T17:19:27.461-07:002016-08-15T17:19:27.461-07:00Well thanks Anna, the color never seems to be quit...Well thanks Anna, the color never seems to be quite right-I took many many photos and with quite a bit of manipulation these were postable ! <br />Happy Bloom Day back at ya' kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-71756295450425303032016-08-15T10:38:04.398-07:002016-08-15T10:38:04.398-07:00I agree with Anna. Despite your disclaimer, I thi...I agree with Anna. Despite your disclaimer, I think you did a great job with the fuchsias. I love them too and grew many in my former cooler, shadier garden but, after 2 attempts to grow them here, I've given up - it's just too hot and dry. I love the Caryopteris too. I have one variegated plant but it hasn't even deigned to bloom this year so I'm dialing back my original infatuation with the plant. I'll give it another year to prove itself but I've abandoned my original plan to add more.<br /><br />Happy GBBD! The cooler days of fall are just around the corner! Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-7210036108131458272016-08-15T08:47:24.392-07:002016-08-15T08:47:24.392-07:00Oh that Clematis 'Arabella' image is just ...Oh that Clematis 'Arabella' image is just magical! And I had no idea you were such a fuchsia lover!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469171193186241773.post-15159021817961889202016-08-14T23:16:20.100-07:002016-08-14T23:16:20.100-07:00Whaddya mean you can't shoot Fuchsias??? I thi...Whaddya mean you can't shoot Fuchsias??? I think you did a bang-up job! That 'Hint of Gold' Caryopteris is delicious - wish I had room... Happy Bloom Day, Kathy!Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.com