tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post6063458818620151262..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: Bloom Day - August Survivors and ThriversLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-62952501937605171122010-08-22T20:59:23.186-04:002010-08-22T20:59:23.186-04:00Daricia,
No you can't beat this one or the Pro...Daricia,<br />No you can't beat this one or the Profusions. They are a no brainer.<br /><br />Linda,<br />I am with you to relegate some coleus to the history books, but within the past decade there has been an explosion of new varietes. They are much more interesting, varied and tolerant of strong sun.<br /><br />LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-87280211785733978672010-08-22T03:49:49.257-04:002010-08-22T03:49:49.257-04:00Your Coleus caught my eye. I had relegated it to ...Your Coleus caught my eye. I had relegated it to the realms of 1970's bedding plant, beloved of municipal gardening here. But this variety looks interesting.<br /><br />Your flowers are all very - zingy is the word that comes to mind. The black and blue sage is interesting. I've seen it on a few blogs this summer, but not in gardens here.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-76143999420389701792010-08-18T11:48:42.408-04:002010-08-18T11:48:42.408-04:00i'm with all the others who loved the zahara f...i'm with all the others who loved the zahara fire zinnia. you just can't beat zinnias in my book, anyway.Dariciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139602899939762309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-79271692982328344972010-08-17T21:43:06.076-04:002010-08-17T21:43:06.076-04:00Jim,
I tried the Candy series Phlox on your recomm...Jim,<br />I tried the Candy series Phlox on your recommendation.<br /><br />Cyndy,<br />Don't be jealous.<br /><br />Pam,<br />I am sure they will forgive you.<br /><br />Alan,<br />Great minds indeed.<br /><br />Susan,<br />Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments.<br /><br />Andrea,<br />Thanks for coming by.<br /><br />Rene,<br />It is one of the best salvias.<br /><br />MLight,<br />You will not have mildew with Zaraha, or Profusion.<br /><br />Milissa,<br />Welcome to blogging world. I will look you up.<br /><br />Racquel,<br />The other hardy I know are Star Landing and Grandpa's Pumpkin Patch.<br /><br />LesLeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-76365097982708866832010-08-17T09:37:38.839-04:002010-08-17T09:37:38.839-04:00I too love that Profusion Series of Zinnia as well...I too love that Profusion Series of Zinnia as well as Angelonia. Their great troopers in our summer heat. Gorgeous blooms this month Les. Miss Huff is such a great Lantana, wish their were more hardy types for our area. :)Racquelhttp://perennialgardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-84612169055034974652010-08-17T00:18:13.657-04:002010-08-17T00:18:13.657-04:00Hi. I am a beginner gardener in Wburg. So happy ...Hi. I am a beginner gardener in Wburg. So happy I found your fabulous blog. I too planted zinnias and they are going strong through the heat. <br /><br />I am trying to focus on native plants and have several started. I hope to see a great plant show next spring and summer.<br /><br />I can't wait to read you past blog entries.<br /><br />Thank you!MilissaBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224819527901304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-19352402123927914782010-08-17T00:08:10.006-04:002010-08-17T00:08:10.006-04:00I love your photos! I tried zinnias for the first...I love your photos! I tried zinnias for the first time this year, but I've had lots of trouble with mildew. I'll need to try this variety.MLighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01676392722692257410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-21072561358676740662010-08-16T16:07:21.721-04:002010-08-16T16:07:21.721-04:00Beautiful Salvia in black and blue, I only have it...Beautiful Salvia in black and blue, I only have it in red.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-80220790236993192032010-08-15T23:34:17.099-04:002010-08-15T23:34:17.099-04:00i agree with your other commentators - the Zahara ...i agree with your other commentators - the Zahara Fire is a winner! here's to the survivors and thrivers...andreahttp://grwhryrpltd.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-73023237706261027832010-08-15T20:01:09.291-04:002010-08-15T20:01:09.291-04:00I really enjoy visiting your wonderful site and se...I really enjoy visiting your wonderful site and seeing these amazing photos and learning of all the beautiful plants that I will definately try in my garden. Thanks!Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-46733423801302191582010-08-15T14:20:38.166-04:002010-08-15T14:20:38.166-04:00Hey Les, it seems that we are sharing many of the ...Hey Les, it seems that we are sharing many of the same plants. Great minds think alike - ha ha ha!!<br />I really like the Zahara Fire zinnias. This is my first year growing them. I'm definitely going to plant more of it next year.Alan Pulleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784439710406781235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-27917593790781502092010-08-15T11:25:18.245-04:002010-08-15T11:25:18.245-04:00Your post reminds me not to take the survivors and...Your post reminds me not to take the survivors and thrivers for granted. I totally overlooked my crepe myrtle, narrowleaf zinnia, and lantana. Doh!Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-56434615026044442452010-08-15T10:47:07.172-04:002010-08-15T10:47:07.172-04:00Oh how I admire/that fab Zahara Fire!
Angelonia to...Oh how I admire/that fab Zahara Fire!<br />Angelonia too/ makes me jealous of you! Great pix of interesting blooms :)Cyndyhttp://gardeningasylum.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-56360552024856556932010-08-15T10:15:57.001-04:002010-08-15T10:15:57.001-04:00Will have to try that Zahara Fire next year on you...Will have to try that Zahara Fire next year on your recommendation!compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.com