Comments on: april in bloom

By: ricki

ricki — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:53:21 +0000

Leslie, the armandii on the deck is about twenty feet long, but the other one we bought at the same time is only six or so feet tall and yet to produce any blossoms. The happy one receives late afternoon filtered sunlight.
Nan, the E wulfenii is bigger than I thought. Once the rains took a break from beating them down, they straightened up and are as tall as I am. The ones I planted on purpose are not nearly as vigorous as the random seedlings that pop up here and there.
Malisa, I talk a good laissez-faire attitude, but I, too, do my best to banish the dandys.
Thanks to all who have commented here…makes this whole process more fun.

By: malisa

malisa — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:17:58 +0000

My husband is constantly reminding me that it’s just a bias we have against dandelions and such. I try to be understanding…and sometimes it’s a good excuse. But I still try to make them disappear.

By: Nan Ondra

Nan Ondra — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:52:51 +0000

Ooh - you are so lucky to have Clematis armandii. I’ve never seen it in person, but your photo and description make it appear as wonderful as I’d imagined. And I envy you your Euphorbia wulfenii: I dearly wish I could grow that!

By: Leslie Kuss

Leslie Kuss — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:38:38 +0000

Things are looking very springlike in your garden! So how long is your C. armandii? I’ve got mine on an arbor…it’s less than a year old. And I love your pot/totem! How much more meaningful than something anyone can buy…definitely garden art!

By: Carol, May Dreams Gardens

Carol, May Dreams Gardens — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:49:45 +0000

Lots of bloom in your garden! I like those last flowers, they will indeed bloom no matter what!