tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post3260291103163493219..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: Bloom Day - Decembruary 2.0Leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-49196159660988421452013-02-21T15:18:38.967-05:002013-02-21T15:18:38.967-05:00So do you think that C. Les Marbury's star ove...So do you think that C. Les Marbury's star over star petals is akin to the Golden Ratio? I do. <br />Think we have added to the interest of Edgeworthias? I love having mine, got another that sits by the front door right now. I know how large they will get so for now it is in a pot. Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-2349628269031127802013-02-20T15:36:07.439-05:002013-02-20T15:36:07.439-05:00Les, Superb pictures! A delight to behold such be...Les, Superb pictures! A delight to behold such beautiful treasures in the garden. We're lucky to enjoy camellias here in Central Florida too, but I've not seen many as stunning as the one shown.Florida Landscaperhttp://www.dslandscaping.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-1639916715577342262013-02-19T21:21:56.300-05:002013-02-19T21:21:56.300-05:00They were first brought to this country as a conse...They were first brought to this country as a conservatory plant. Do you have a sun room in you new house?Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-21195871920788878582013-02-19T21:21:11.018-05:002013-02-19T21:21:11.018-05:00Les Marbury is supposed to be variegated, but is a...Les Marbury is supposed to be variegated, but is apparently unstable. The form is constant though.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-3940011525424850482013-02-19T21:20:19.692-05:002013-02-19T21:20:19.692-05:00We had a dusting of flurries this past weekend, pl...We had a dusting of flurries this past weekend, plus another dip into the mid-20s. Good luck with your camellia. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-11805476594191065182013-02-19T21:17:00.927-05:002013-02-19T21:17:00.927-05:00You made me go poking around Blogger, and I found ...You made me go poking around Blogger, and I found out how to reply to comments individually. Thank you!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-27594750528900313832013-02-19T21:15:44.087-05:002013-02-19T21:15:44.087-05:00The iris is nice, but you must get an Edgeworthia ...The iris is nice, but you must get an Edgeworthia chrysantha. Once you do you will wonder why you waited so long.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-75232944322243244502013-02-19T21:13:04.097-05:002013-02-19T21:13:04.097-05:00Spiraea thunbergii always has this sort of flower....Spiraea thunbergii always has this sort of flower. They bloom very early on somewhat cascading branches.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-54731406361825384382013-02-19T21:09:20.711-05:002013-02-19T21:09:20.711-05:00I am not sure where you live, but the Edgeworthia ...I am not sure where you live, but the Edgeworthia is listed as a zone 7 plant, but in the right spot might could take a zone 6 winter.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-84621411337334059102013-02-19T21:07:54.834-05:002013-02-19T21:07:54.834-05:00I've not always been happy with Magnoliaeflora...I've not always been happy with Magnoliaeflora. The color kills me, but the form makes up for it.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-8222915492994654522013-02-17T23:06:18.605-05:002013-02-17T23:06:18.605-05:00Camellias are one flower I can only enjoy vicariou...Camellias are one flower I can only enjoy vicariously. Thank you for the opportunity.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-39903661241449057502013-02-16T17:50:47.828-05:002013-02-16T17:50:47.828-05:00Les,
You may feel that you have posted "Les M...Les,<br />You may feel that you have posted "Les Marbury" many times but now I am taking note and putting it on my want list. It's always nice to look at your blog and see some of the flowers that are still on the way here in Maryland...Johnhttp://www.macgardens.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-19221176218444806782013-02-16T11:59:26.113-05:002013-02-16T11:59:26.113-05:00Go ahead, repeat yourself Les. I could look at tho...Go ahead, repeat yourself Les. I could look at those camellias all day. I bought a camellia last winter and placed it in a container. In spring, I stored it in some leaves and forgot about it. That silly plant is still alive. I'm going to plant it out in the garden somewhere soon. My hellebores are just starting, and we had snow again last night. Happy Bloom Day!~~DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-1180345532461270212013-02-16T10:25:20.695-05:002013-02-16T10:25:20.695-05:00You're expecting snow ? Oh Les, it'll be...You're expecting snow ? Oh Les, it'll be March before I see the snow drops and May before the hostas and lillies peek their little heads out of the ground. Waaaaaaaaaa<br /><br />BTW, did you know you could set it up in Blogger so you could reply to each individual comment ? I just learned how.Sybilhttp://crittersnus.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-22189742917248540992013-02-16T06:13:15.372-05:002013-02-16T06:13:15.372-05:00Beautiful and seductive as ever, you tend to cost ...Beautiful and seductive as ever, you tend to cost me money! I am going to have to invest in Iris unguicularis, so beautiful, and once I have cleared away an unwanted wall, I have the very place. More to the point, between you and Janet (Queen of Seaford) I have been seduced by Edgeworthia chrysantha. And I have the perfect spot for it, or will do once I get rid of a spotted laurel. And it is on offer at the moment... Oh drat... Happy GBBD!Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-65010566299432737332013-02-15T23:13:51.651-05:002013-02-15T23:13:51.651-05:00That Iris is really lovely, also the Camelias. I d...That Iris is really lovely, also the Camelias. I didn't know spireas could have flowers like that, I thought there flowers were always something like Bridalwreath.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-41123487726987671632013-02-15T22:32:56.618-05:002013-02-15T22:32:56.618-05:00So much beauty, Les, but the first hellebore is my...So much beauty, Les, but the first hellebore is my favourite. The edgeworthia is very lovely too. Not familiar with it at all, but I guess that's not surprising given our different climates.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414496377660313372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-29672570919513644662013-02-15T20:24:38.031-05:002013-02-15T20:24:38.031-05:00I would name that hellebore in the first photo &qu...I would name that hellebore in the first photo "Lieutenant Dish." Wow. And love that magnolia-esque camellia too. Happy BD, Les.Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-13372015924984431672013-02-15T18:46:10.168-05:002013-02-15T18:46:10.168-05:00Marian,
This particular iris did take a while to b...Marian,<br />This particular iris did take a while to bloom. I feel for your shade problem as I have so much of it too.<br /><br />Randy,<br />I do have babies.<br /><br />John,<br />I have made a conscious effort to add off-season flowers.<br /><br />Frances,<br />My soil is many things, but alkaline it is not. I would give the iris a try, just make sure it has good drainage.<br /><br />Delphine,<br />Il n'est pas nĂ©cessaire d'ĂȘtre jaloux, juste profiter.<br /><br />Nell Jean,<br />There is indeed hope for the future!<br /><br />Carolyn,<br />Our winter started off more like fall. We really did not get any cold weather until late January.<br /><br />Gail,<br />It is worth investigating.<br /><br />Lea,<br />The spirea has been blooming for over a month now.<br /><br />Jennifer,<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Outlaw,<br />We were have a zone 8 conversation at work today in discussing some gingers. The question is always is it north Florida zone 8 or southeastern Va. zone 8.<br /><br />Loree,<br />We really are not on time, but early, just like last year.<br /><br />Daricia,<br />I agree with you about winter. The hellebores are on a slight slope, so I was able to get down at bloom level.<br /><br />Joan,<br />Thank you!<br /><br />Lee,<br />They are forecasting snow for us tomorrow night.<br /><br />Tina,<br />I have been very pleased with it, mainly like you said due to its bloom time.<br /><br />Les<br />Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-39373733400404447672013-02-15T17:43:36.864-05:002013-02-15T17:43:36.864-05:00That's some wonderful looking iris. I like it&...That's some wonderful looking iris. I like it's bloom time-can't beat a winter blooming iris!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-26146022611697430552013-02-15T16:19:58.110-05:002013-02-15T16:19:58.110-05:00Les-your garden is certainly showing signs of spri...Les-your garden is certainly showing signs of spring and your hellobores and camellias are beautiful! We started having signs of spring here a week ago then a blizzard arrived so we are a blanket of white right now...it's been somewhat of a crazy winter!Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-69500213532770618712013-02-15T13:45:11.002-05:002013-02-15T13:45:11.002-05:00Your pictures are so very beautiful!Your pictures are so very beautiful!Charlestonjoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12590582268028752174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-80549441587444457412013-02-15T12:44:57.663-05:002013-02-15T12:44:57.663-05:00Les, I'm particularly impressed with that hell...Les, I'm particularly impressed with that hellebore shot because I was just out trying to get one of mine but had far less success. So many of our plants are the same, but I don't have that iris and love it every time I see it. Looking forward to a winter walk-off...winter gets to be a real drag this time of year.Dariciahttp://acharlottegarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-51174779916523121982013-02-15T11:44:05.851-05:002013-02-15T11:44:05.851-05:00I do the same thing, look back at previous years, ...I do the same thing, look back at previous years, it's the best part of Bloomday! This year everything is way behind in my garden. The Edgeworthia flowers are just tight little bundles of fluffy white. Nice to see a garden on time this February!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-86057487887694880212013-02-15T10:31:09.921-05:002013-02-15T10:31:09.921-05:00Our hellebores are bloomig but our Camellia japoni...Our hellebores are bloomig but our Camellia japonicas and narcissus won't be blooming for another few weeks. It's interesting to compare the differences in your zone 8 gardens and the ones in our zone 8!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.com