BOTANICAL NAME: Caladium humboltii
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Caladium humboltii at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Dan Giles
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
7/2/00 - planted out in area 17
2000 summary - slow growth, but very pretty little plant, protected in greenhouse for the winter.
Notes and images for Caladium x hortulanum 'Candidum'
BOTANICAL NAME: Caladium x hortulanum 'Candidum'
COMMON NAME: Fancy-leaved Caladium
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: mother-in-law plant
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: imulti colored leaves, green, pink, red & white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Must be lifted in cold winter areas. Will over-winter in Tallahassee.
Colorful foliage is the main attraction with this ornamental plant. Leaves will sometimes have up to 3 colors (light green,
white, pink or red) on each leaf, which brightens up any spot you plant them. They prefer bright light or filtered sunlight,
but no direct sunlight. The flowers appear intermittently during the growing season and bear a single bloom on a sturdy stem.
Blooms consist of a white spathe surrounded by a white, tinged with green, calyx. Tubers can be dug and stored or the
caladiums can overwinter as a houseplant. Plant tubers 1 to 3 inches deep and 1 foot apart. Protect from wind. Tubers may be
started indoors in late winter or early spring for an extra long season of color. Caladiums take up to 8 weeks to appear, so
be patient.
Candidum - pure white leaves with heavy veins and green borders.
Pink Beauty - large, deep pink leaves mottled with green.
Fannie Munson - red leaves.
Frieda Hemple - dark red leaves with green borders.
June Bride - green leaves with small white veins.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
1998 summary - thrived in this location, but they are too big and look out of place in this bed. Need to dig up bulbs and
plant in a shady area of the back.
3/21/99 - planted in area 22
Notes and images for Caladium x hortulanum 'Fannie Munson'
BOTANICAL NAME: Caladium x hortulanum 'Fannie Munson'
COMMON NAME: Fancy-leaved Caladium
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: mother-in-law plant
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: imulti colored leaves, green, pink, red & white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Must be lifted in cold winter areas. Will over-winter in Tallahassee.
Colorful foliage is the main attraction with this ornamental plant. Leaves will sometimes have up to 3 colors (light green,
white, pink or red) on each leaf, which brightens up any spot you plant them. They prefer bright light or filtered sunlight,
but no direct sunlight. The flowers appear intermittently during the growing season and bear a single bloom on a sturdy stem.
Blooms consist of a white spathe surrounded by a white, tinged with green, calyx. Tubers can be dug and stored or the
caladiums can overwinter as a houseplant. Plant tubers 1 to 3 inches deep and 1 foot apart. Protect from wind. Tubers may be
started indoors in late winter or early spring for an extra long season of color. Caladiums take up to 8 weeks to appear, so
be patient.
Candidum - pure white leaves with heavy veins and green borders.
Pink Beauty - large, deep pink leaves mottled with green.
Fannie Munson - red leaves.
Frieda Hemple - dark red leaves with green borders.
June Bride - green leaves with small white veins.
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Results for Caladium x hortulanum 'Fannie Munson' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/3/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
'Fannie Munson' planted in center of island and marked.
4/11/97 - some of these are coming up this year
Notes and images for Caladium x hortulanum 'Fire Chief'
BOTANICAL NAME: Caladium x hortulanum 'Fire Chief'
COMMON NAME: Fancy-leaved Caladium
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: mother-in-law plant
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: imulti colored leaves, green, pink, red & white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN LIVING - Says cultivar 'Fire Chief' is sun tolerant.
Must be lifted in cold winter areas. Will over-winter in Tallahassee.
Colorful foliage is the main attraction with this ornamental plant. Leaves will sometimes have up to 3 colors (light green,
white, pink or red) on each leaf, which brightens up any spot you plant them. They prefer bright light or filtered sunlight,
but no direct sunlight. The flowers appear intermittently during the growing season and bear a single bloom on a sturdy stem.
Blooms consist of a white spathe surrounded by a white, tinged with green, calyx. Tubers can be dug and stored or the
caladiums can overwinter as a houseplant. Plant tubers 1 to 3 inches deep and 1 foot apart. Protect from wind. Tubers may be
started indoors in late winter or early spring for an extra long season of color. Caladiums take up to 8 weeks to appear, so
be patient.
Candidum - pure white leaves with heavy veins and green borders.
Pink Beauty - large, deep pink leaves mottled with green.
Fannie Munson - red leaves.
Frieda Hemple - dark red leaves with green borders.
June Bride - green leaves with small white veins.
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Results for Caladium x hortulanum 'Fire Chief' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/3/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
'Firechief' planted near Agapanthus.
6/9/97 - I believe this is the one - blooming
Notes and images for Caladium x hortulanum 'Rosebud'
BOTANICAL NAME: Caladium x hortulanum 'Rosebud'
COMMON NAME: Fancy-leaved Caladium
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: mother-in-law plant
TYPE PLANT: bulb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: imulti colored leaves, green, pink, red & white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 9 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Division, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN LIVING - Says cultivar 'Rose Bud' is sun tolerant.
Must be lifted in cold winter areas. Will over-winter in Tallahassee.
Colorful foliage is the main attraction with this ornamental plant. Leaves will sometimes have up to 3 colors (light green,
white, pink or red) on each leaf, which brightens up any spot you plant them. They prefer bright light or filtered sunlight,
but no direct sunlight. The flowers appear intermittently during the growing season and bear a single bloom on a sturdy stem.
Blooms consist of a white spathe surrounded by a white, tinged with green, calyx. Tubers can be dug and stored or the
caladiums can overwinter as a houseplant. Plant tubers 1 to 3 inches deep and 1 foot apart. Protect from wind. Tubers may be
started indoors in late winter or early spring for an extra long season of color. Caladiums take up to 8 weeks to appear, so
be patient.
Candidum - pure white leaves with heavy veins and green borders.
Pink Beauty - large, deep pink leaves mottled with green.
Fannie Munson - red leaves.
Frieda Hemple - dark red leaves with green borders.
June Bride - green leaves with small white veins.
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Results for Caladium x hortulanum 'Rosebud' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
1998 summary - thrived in this location, but they are too big and look out of place in this bed. Need to dig up bulbs and
plant in a shady area of the back.
3/21/99 - planted in area 22
BOTANICAL NAME: Calamagrostis brachytricha
COMMON NAME: Korean Feather Reed
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Fall-Blooming Feather Reed
TYPE PLANT: grasses
HABIT, USES: Clump, Foliage, Ornamental, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24-30
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Green, Pink, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Garden Companion - Grown for its striking autumn foliage and sprays of fluffy flowers, this ornamental grass prefers moist
soil in a sunny spot but will tolerate some light shade. Leaves turn golden yellow in the fall as do the flower spikes.
Korean Feather Reed blends beautifully with other grasses and looks great planted in masses or as a single specimen.
Plant Delights - calls it "Achy Breaky Heart Grass". Sun to shade, zone 5-9, 30" tall, Korea, forms an attractive tidy clump
2' tall and wide, In Sept dozens of 3' tall refined looking pink plumes top this shade lover. The pink color gives way to a
bronze tone that remains through the fall. Tolerates hot summers much better than C. acutiflora. Feather reed grass is
an awesome accent plant, or great for dried arrangements.
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Results for Calamagrostis brachytricha at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $8.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 15 Below pond and walkway
area 16 among Rudbeckia.
1999 summary - slow growing compared to other grasses, not really very striking in appearance. In my former non-gardening
days, this one would have fallen victim to the horrible weed-whacker man.
2000 summary - lost track of this one, I don't know where it is now.
BOTANICAL NAME: Calamintha nepetoides
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Satureja calamintha
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 14-20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lilac/mauve,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly alkaline, well drained, average
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Bluestone - 14 inches tall, for full sun. Compact mounds of tiny white flowers turning blue with age. this plant should be
placed where its delightfully fragrant foliage can be touched and brushed.
Rock Garden in the South - was fomerly called Satureja calamintha, now a genus of its own called Calamintha. A prostrate
evergreen creeper, the first of the savories to bloom, in early May. Flowering ceases in hot weather. Flowers are manganese
violet with a mist o fine purple. Needs gritty soil and lime.
Thompson & Morgan - 18-30 in, clusters of 10-20 thyme-like flowers produced from small purple bracts which are pale lilac to
mauve. Plant near a path where a passing touch releases a delightful scent.
Southern Living Garden Book - lists other species of Satureja, S. montana, as an herb to flavor soups etc, perennial to CS.
Botanica - Native to much of Europe, also North Africa and western Asia, Calamintha nepeta is an unassuming plant 12-24 in
(30-60 cm) tall that favors dry, well-drained conditions in full sun. Its small leaves are hardly toothed and the small
summer flowers, held in long, erect, rather open sprays, are pale mauve or almost white. The epithet nepeta was presumably
given to indicate its resemblance to the catmint genus Nepeta. C. n. subsp. glandulosa `White Cloud' and `Blue Cloud' are
ever popular cultivars.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
1999 summary - started blooming in July and continued through the summer and into fall. The bees really like this one.
Makes an attractive landscape ornamental. Two of the plants apparently died.
9/29/00 - 2 replacement plants received from Bluestone and planted behind remaining plant
Notes and images for Calandrinia umbellata 'Amaranth'
BOTANICAL NAME: Calandrinia umbellata 'Amaranth'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: magenta,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - flowers mid to late summer, compact tufted grey/green leaves and a profusion of glowing magenta blooms
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Results for Calandrinia umbellata 'Amaranth' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M seed $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/27/97 - planted control medium
Notes and images for Calathea burle-marxii 'Blue Ice'
BOTANICAL NAME: Calathea burle-marxii 'Blue Ice'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Calathea burle-marxii 'Blue Ice' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Gainesville Tree Farm $8.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
2000 summary - WOW! what else can I say, this is a great tropical, with large deep green foliage and extremely long lasting
flowers that bloom in the shade. Started blooming in early October. Taking no chances, I lifted it and potted up in the
greenhouse for over winter.
Notes and images for Calathea burle-marxii 'Green Ice'
BOTANICAL NAME: Calathea burle-marxii 'Green Ice'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Calathea burle-marxii 'Green Ice' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/1/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bryan Brunner
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
BOTANICAL NAME: Calathea louisae
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Calathea Louisae : MARANTACEAE, (Calathea Louisae). Beautiful foliage plant for partial to
full shade. Leaves are about 1' long, oval, feathered with greenish white along midrib, flushed a light purplish-red beneath.
White flowers, in spikes, in summer and fall. Hardy here. Zones 8-11. (Image / JPEG / 435x422 pixels / 32.1KB)
SOUTHERN LIVING - needs high humidity and warm air. C. louisae to 3 ft long dark green leaves heavily feathered with gray
green along midrib
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DATE PLANTED: 10/18/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Gainesville Tree Farm $4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 24 Right of main path
4/3/97 - emerging from dormancy
8/28/97 - healthy
10/30/97 - sparse blooms but healthy foliage
5/20/98 - did not go dormant this year
5/23/98 - Lifted and divided, moved to area 24.
1998 summary - grew well again with attractive foliage, but blooms are not showy.
1999 summary - great looking again this year. Note this is extremely resistant to frost burn, the last to die back compared
to gingers in this bed and the first to reappear in spring.
2000 summary - grew well again this year
DATE PLANTED: 8/25/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Brian Bruning
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
second specimen from Brian Bruning with wider leaves
2000 summary - I think this was left outside over winter
BOTANICAL NAME: Calathea mudiea
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Calathea mudiea at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McClain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
5/27/00 - planted out in garden area 22
2000 summary - a very nice looking Calathea, but did not get very big or grow fast, potted up and kept in greenhouse over
winter.
BOTANICAL NAME: Calathea sp.
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 10 to 1
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Species #1 might be C. concinna - Indigenous to western Brazil and is not adaptable outside zones 10 and 11. It is a bushy
clumping plant, growing to as much as 18 inches. The foot-long glossy leaves are a deep olive green with drk bluish green
sickle-shaped irregular lateral stripings between the midrib and the leaf margin with deep reddish purple undersides.
Species #2 might be Calathea roseopicta 'Cynthia'
Species #3 might be Calathea roseopicta 'Rosy'
C. roseopicta - a small but exquisite plant indigenous to tropical Brazil. It grows only to a foot or so in height with
foot-long asymetrical, wide-ovate leaves on short stalks. The blades are a deep dark green with a strong red or silvery
midrib and a thin outline of red, siilvery pink, or white near the margins above and a reddish purple color beneath.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/25/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $5.95 each
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
3/25/00 - three plants of different species were purchased, unidentified. Planted them out in area 10.
11/20/00 - potted up and moved to greenhouse
Notes and images for Calathea sp-zebrina? 'from Randalls'
BOTANICAL NAME: Calathea sp-zebrina? 'from Randalls'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Calathea sp-zebrina? 'from Randalls' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/15/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McLain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
2000 summary - potted up and moved to the greenhouse for the winter.
BOTANICAL NAME: Calathea unknown 'Deb-4285'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Calathea unknown 'Deb-4285' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/25/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Debbie Swartz
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
7/27/00 - planted in area 21
2000 summary - potted up and moved to the greenhouse for the winter
Notes and images for Calceolaria polyrrhiza 'John Innes'
BOTANICAL NAME: Calceolaria polyrrhiza 'John Innes'
COMMON NAME: Lady's Purse
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Clump, Container, Indoors, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow with purple spots, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
A vigorous, clump-forming perennial that is grown for its unusual rich yellow flowers which are pouch-shaped and lightly
dusted with reddish-brown spots. These unusual flowers bloom during the spring and summer and are a popular plant for
container gardening. Calceolaria are used extensively as a specialty plant in florist's shops. GC only lists for zones 7 an
8, Schenk says they are growable everywhere but the far north.
SISKIYOU - Calceolaria 'John Innes' Full sun to part shade, protect from winter wet. 10 X 12. Enchanting s. American
pouch-flowers perennials Z 6-9. A larger desirable hybrid with yellow pouches, red-freckled inside, late spring and summer.
Excellent in the shaded rockery and border, especially with ferns.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*Already blooming when planted.
*9/95 - Died in the summer heat, not dug up yet on the slim hope.
*3/5/96 - no sign
*4/1/96 - hard to tell but something green here
*Another one tried, but failed. May have been planted too late in the season.
BOTANICAL NAME: Calendula officinalis
COMMON NAME: Pot Marigold
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Upright, Cutting Bed, Culinary, Medicinal, Greenhouse
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-16
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: orange yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: N FL- plant mid March to May, remove after 3-4 mon
REFERENCE NOTES:
Easy to grow annual. GC: HARDINESS: Hardy Annual. C. officinalis has daisy-like, single or double flowers in yellow,
orange, gold, white, cream, and apricot. Easy, fast-growing, bushy annual which blooms from early summer to frost. Cover
seeds completely as darkness is needed for germination. C. officinalis performs best in cool weather in full sun and moist,
fertile soil. Deadhead to prolong blooms. Cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew may be problems. Can also sow seeds in
autumn. Calendula is a traditional culinary herb whose petals can be used as a substitute for saffron which will provide the
same coloring, but a different flavor. Can be used medicinally and as a culinary flavoring in breads, soups, salads and egg
dishes.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot 99 cent/gallon
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - These looked healthy and were blooming when planted, but some kind of bugs apparently got in them and they all died.
DATE PLANTED: 10/6/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Not sure abour the species. This is called Calendula 'Bon Bon Yellow'.
12/7/95 - looking okay but not really spreading. could be too shady
BOTANICAL NAME: Calibracoa x 'Trailing Pink'
COMMON NAME: Million Bells
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
TAG - fast growing, heavy blooming plants, with trailing compact growth habit producing an abundance of small, Petunia-like
flowers that bloom all summer. Excellent for use as a ground cover or in a combination bed. Full sun, well-drained moist,
organic.
http://www2.garden.org/nga/EDIT/Articles/ma98news.qua - Million Bells ring in
Although Million Bells (Calibracoa) looks like a miniature petunia, it is
actually a new tender perennial that produces hundreds of 1- to
2-inch-diameter petunia-like flowers. This fast-growing bedding plant is
available in three colors, all with yellow centers: 'Trailing
Pink'-lavender-pink; 'Trailing Blue'-purple-blue; and 'Cherry Pink'. Bred to
be free-flowering, all grow less than a foot tall in a naturally mounding shape.
The plant will eventually trail to fill a container or hanging basket, or cover
space between plants in the ground.
Kalim Owens of Weidner's Gardens, Encinitas, California, found Million
Bells 'Cherry Pink' to be the hardiest and most forgiving of the three to grow.
Though he didn't receive his plants until August, they bloomed profusely until
frost.
Million Bells flowers best when planted in well-drained soil in full sun,
fertilized twice a month with an all-purpose plant food, and watered regularly
during hot, dry months. Established plants will flower all summer without
deadheading or pruning. Million Bells is perennial in zones 9b to 11 but
grows as an annual elsewhere.
--Shila Patel
http://www.aaplants.com/plants/annuals.html - similar in habit and flower to petunias (flowers are smaller at 1 1/2Πacross);
loves bright sun and heat; ideal
for containers and hanging baskets; available in Cherry Pink, Trailing Blue, Trailing Pink
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Results for Calibracoa x 'Trailing Pink' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/20/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
4/16/99 - spreading well and blooming
1999 summary - petunia-like blooms, but not very profuse. Plant has barely survived through the summer.
2000 summary - declined and died in 2000
BOTANICAL NAME: Callirhoe papaver
COMMON NAME: Poppy Mallow
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: burgundy,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH alkaline, good drainage,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
FL WILDFLOWERS - endangered plant, large poppy like flowers, 5-8 cm in diameter. Found in scattered localities in northern
Florida (but rarely), it is native to the sandy woods along the Gulf, Florida to Texas.
FINE GARDENING April 95 - pg 72 article on Callirhoe involucrata, also called Poppy Mallow, and description is very similar.
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DATE PLANTED: 8/27/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
This plant was mixed in with a wild ageratum. It is an endangered species. Gail Cantrell has one, and it was blooming
during October-fest. Very pretty flower.
1995 - plant is still surviving, but has not flowered yet. Moonlight or Teddy dug it up, and I replanted. Seemed to
recover.
4/95 - Plant dried out and died suddenly. There was a cavity in the soil, and I suspect the roots were not fully recovered
from the digging, so it could not survive.
DATE PLANTED: 4/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Purchased replacement plant, this time in quart size, ready to bloom. Blooming nicely in mid May 1995.
9/95 - Seems quite healthy. Bloomed for several weeks and was really pretty.
12/7/95 - Very healthy looking growth. Should be beautiful this spring.
3/5/96 - healthy thru winter.
5/9/96 - started blooming, continued thru 6/13/96
7/8/96 - more sporatic blooms
9/25/96 - entire plant seemed to die back suddenly, but now there is a little new growth showing.
10/29/96 - 5X6 healthy new growth
2/10/97 - this continued its decline. Dug up plant and found that all the roots were rotting. Tried to take root cuttings
but no sign of life.
DATE PLANTED: 10/23/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.99 4 in. pot
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/23/97 - one plant is weak, lost its leaves and stems. Other plant fairly healthy but these are in a bad place. Need to
move to area 8.
2/27/97 - moved to area 8
5/18/97 - has started blooming very profusely, continued thru 6/23/97
6/28/97 - during weeding the stems broke off leaving only fleshy roots in ground.
7/19/97 - no sign of life now.
DATE PLANTED: 2/10/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
I try once again to grow this plant.
9/24/99 - no sign
BOTANICAL NAME: Callisia fragrans
COMMON NAME: Gabriels trumpet
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Spironema fragrans, Tradescantia draceaenoides
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Botanica - Native to southern Mexico, this species is remarkable for its robust growth and the extensive mats of foliage it
can make in a relatively short time. Spreading by long surface runners, it produces numerous corwded rosettes of thick,
strap-shaped green leaves up to 12 inches long and tingied dull purple at the edges. In time it may mound up to 24 inches
high and in winter and spring bears untidy stalked clusters of very small fragrant white flowers. Zone 9-11
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Results for Callisia fragrans at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/6/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McClain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 12 Above old rock garden
Notes and images for Callisia fragrans 'variegata'
BOTANICAL NAME: Callisia fragrans 'variegata'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Callisia fragrans 'variegata' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/15/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Kemberly McLain
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: GREENHOUSE Greenhouse
BOTANICAL NAME: Caltha palustris
COMMON NAME: Marsh Marigold
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Cowslip, Kingcup
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Clump, Aquatic, Bog, Wildflower/Meadow
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8 to 20
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Aquatic, Bog, Moist, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
GARDEN COMPANION- This is one of the most rewarding bog plants you can grow in your garden. Spring brings a profusion of rich
yellow blooms, which when grown beside your pond or in the bog garden is a delight to behold. Will also do well in a rock
garden that is kept moist or even a perennial border. The leaves are a dark green and provide a nice contrast for the bright
flowers. Divide after flowering. 'Flore Pleno' will not grow as tall, but will provide you with double flowers.
SCHENK- describes as large buttercups over shiny heart-shaped leaves. A double flowering cultivar is available.
TAYLOR- gives height.
SIMON & SCHUSTER- says is likes a cool temperate climate.
DICTIONARY- 'Alba' is a white form, single flower. 'Flore Pleno' is double golden yellow, #1009
EXPERT- must not be allowed to dry out.
DIGEST- Says it dies out in mid to late summer. Lists also C. p. monstruosa as a prolific double flowering cultivar.
SISKIYOU - Caltha palustris 'Plena' (Marsh Marigold) Full sun, keep moist. 6 X 8. Z 3-10 Rich moist soil even bog
conditions.
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DATE PLANTED: 11/8/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/8/96 - has not germinated after a month. (takes 30-90 days)
2/4/97 - has not germinated
DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
12/27/97 - planted control medium
BOTANICAL NAME: Calylophus drummondii
COMMON NAME: Texas Primrose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SISKIYOU - Calylophus drummondii - (Texas Primrose) A small genus of shrubby Evening Primroses bringing continuous summer
color to the hot rock garden. Bright Oenothera like flowers, not fussy about soil. Z 5-9. Bright yellow 1 1/4 in flowers
over fine thin leaves. A natural among rocks all summer long until frost. Texas, Oklahoma
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DATE PLANTED: 6/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Siskiyou $4.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*9/95 - I think this one bloomed. Doing well here.
*12/7/95 - still looking quite healthy.
*3/5/96 - looks very healthy, little damage from cold
*4/22/96 - beautiful lemon-yellow "poppy" blooms, continued profuse blooming thru 7/8/96, then plant declined.
*8/24/96 - started blooming again very briefly
*10/29/96 - 6X24 some dead stems, but healthy otherwise
2/10/97 - looks okay
4/3/97 - started blooming
5/31/97 - second bloom for past weeks, and continuing prolific bloom thru 6/23/97
10/25/97 - they have declined this year, but still alive
2/7/98 - this apparently has died out, must be short lived perennial.
BOTANICAL NAME: Camellia hybrid 'Charlean'
COMMON NAME: Camellia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 1,2
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to filtered sunlight
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, moist, well drained, fertile
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Mid to late blooming
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DATE PLANTED: 12/30/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $18.95 half off
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 1 Front bed
2/4/97 - this has been blooming well since mid January.
3/1/97 - still a couple of blooms, ending 3/14
5/31/97 - noticed unusual looking "fruit", round, green and about the size of a plum.
8/22/97 - this turned out to be a seed ball, three healthy seeds harvested
10/21/97 - does not seem to be thriving here, probably needs fertilizer.
2/7/98 - flower buds formed, but has not bloomed yet
3/7/98 - Blooms winding down, not as pretty this year as last.
3/31/98 - surprisingly this is still blooming
1998 summary - this year was very hard on this plant. A few new buds have formed but it is not thriving.
3/10/99 - very sparse blooms this year
1999 summary - slow growth, bloomed Dec 99 to Jan, Feb 2000
2000 summary - slow growing, not blooming as of Jan 2001
Notes and images for Camellia hybrid 'Pink Perfection'
BOTANICAL NAME: Camellia hybrid 'Pink Perfection'
COMMON NAME: Camellia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 10,11,12,1,2
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to filtered sunlight
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, moist, well drained, fertile
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Camellia hybrid 'Pink Perfection' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Heintz Brothers, gift from Mom Anthony
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Bloomed nicely shortly after purchase.
9/95 - Early this month the plant very suddenly turned brown and died. Not sure of cause. Not dug up yet on hope that it
might come back.
3/5/96 - no sign of life. This must have been hit with disease.
BOTANICAL NAME: Camellia japonica
COMMON NAME: Camellia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: Upright, Bushy, Ornamental, Foliage, Hedge, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, pink, red, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Winter, Spring, 10,11,12,1,2
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to filtered sunlight
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, moist, well drained, fertile
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Oriental shrub, grows in south and west coast. GC: A long-time Southern favorite, the camellia is one of the most rewarding
shrubs you can grow. The flowers come in single or double varieties and a wide range of shades; red, pink, white, striped,
etc. The blooms are reminiscent of an Old Rose or a peony. They are easy to grow but are slow-growing and take many years to
reach their ultimate heights. Foliage is glossy and a dark, rich green. You may prune after flowering to keep an attractive
shape, but don't be too heavy-handed due to its slow-growing habit. Prefers a moist, rich and slightly acid soil in full sun.
Seeds may be sown at a temperature of 70 to 75 degrees F and will germinate in one or two months. Soak for 24 hours before
sowing to aid in germination. Evergreen shrub for part shade to shade. Bloom time depends on cultivar.
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Results for Camellia japonica at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/85
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 17 Below middle path
Karen bought this red camellia many years ago and has moved it from house to house over the years. Cultivar is unknown. I
have been mulching and adding organic matter to the surrounding soil and the blooms have improved every year.
1998 summary - plant has responded well to mulching and relocation to a lighter area. Beautiful blooms in early winter.
1999 summary - problem free, heavy bloom this winter
2000 summary - started blooming Jan 2001, bright red
Notes and images for Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'
BOTANICAL NAME: Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'
COMMON NAME: Sansanqua camellia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: Upright, Spreading, Ornamental, Hedge, Border, Cutting Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 72
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, pink, red, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 10,11,12,1,2
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to filtered sunlight
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, moist, well drained, fertile
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Some cultivars such as Shishi gashira are relatively low growing, other are large shrubs. Glossy, dark green foliage year
round. Flowers in white or shades of pink or red from fall to February. Excellent for partial shade to filtered sunlight,
fertile. GC: The Sasanqua is a standard shrub in the South and has been appreciated for generations for its dark green,
glossy leaves and lovely late season flowers. The flowers are usually white but sometimes appear in pink or red-flowering
varieties. They prefer a sunny or partly shaded spot with rich, well-drained soil that ranges from neutral to acid. They do
not like limey soil at all. These shrubs grow a little bit faster than C. japonica and may grow to form a large, lush hedge,
but they will take a similar investment in time and patience. 'Yuletide' is pictured.
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DATE PLANTED: 10/1/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased as marker for Thunder.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
3/5/96 - formed one bud then disappeared
3/17/97 - this had some blooms this year, but I did not record it.
2/14/98 - bloomed in December and took pictures
1998 summary - healthy
1999 summary - did not notice blooms this year.
2000 summary - has not bloomed yet this winter
Notes and images for Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'
BOTANICAL NAME: Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips'
COMMON NAME: Carpathian Bellflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Carpathian Harebell, Tussoc
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Upright, Rock Garden, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, blue, lavender, mauve, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn, 6,7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: fair
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Stem Cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bell-shaped, bright blue or lavender flowers and toothed, dark green foliage make this selection an excellent rock garden
plant. Its petite size can be most appreciated where it can be viewed up close, perhaps along a path or on top of a rocky
ledge at eye level. Carpathian Bellflowers prefer cool nights and light shade in hot areas along with neutral to alkaline,
moist, well-drained soil. Seeds sown in spring will bloom the following spring and summer. Keep an eye out for slugs and
snails. Cox says growable in zones 3 to 8, and easily grown from seed. S &S lists this as a dainty, clump forming, shade
loving perennial, one of the larger flowering campanulas among the dwarf types. Expert says this requires a non-acid soil.
Wayside Gardens offers the variety 'China Doll' for the rock garden in zones 3 to 8.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/3/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*3/18/95 - seed sewn. packet said 22-30 days to germination, but some germination in less than 14 days.
*10/1/95 - None of these have made it.
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Burpee seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*9/95 - none of these have made it.
*Seedlings never got established well.
DATE PLANTED: 4/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Espositos 2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Mixed in limestone chips in soil.
5/18/97 - killed by slugs or snails
Notes and images for Campanula carpatica 'White Clips'
BOTANICAL NAME: Campanula carpatica 'White Clips'
COMMON NAME: Carpathian Bellflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Carpathian Harebell, Tussoc
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: fair
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division, Stem Cuttings, Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
Bell-shaped, bright blue or lavender flowers and toothed, dark green foliage make this selection an excellent rock garden
plant. Its petite size can be most appreciated where it can be viewed up close, perhaps along a path or on top of a rocky
ledge at eye level. Carpathian Bellflowers prefer cool nights and light shade in hot areas along with neutral to alkaline,
moist, well-drained soil. Seeds sown in spring will bloom the following spring and summer. Keep an eye out for slugs and
snails. Cox says growable in zones 3 to 8, and easily grown from seed. S &S lists this as a dainty, clump forming, shade
loving perennial, one of the larger flowering campanulas among the dwarf types. Expert says this requires a non-acid soil.
Wayside Gardens offers the variety 'China Doll' for the rock garden in zones 3 to 8.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/4/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Espositos 2.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Mixed in limestone chips in soil
8/23/97 - very briefly had one flower in early August.
10/26/97 - this one survived
2/7/98 - did not survive
BOTANICAL NAME: Campanula glomerata 'Alba'
COMMON NAME: Danesblood Bellflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: clustered bellflower
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Garden Companion - There are so many varieties of bellflowers available, you are certain to find your own favorite. They are
a lovely complement to many other perennials and flowering shrubs. This one is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial with deep
purple or white blooms. These plants grow to be about 2-3 feet tall and the flowers are held in dense clusters in the summer.
C. glomerata likes full sun and a well-drained, moderately rich soil. This plant will need regular dividing as it is a
rampant grower. 'Superba' is a purple-flowering variety and 'Crown of Snow' is white-flowering. Remove faded blooms to
encourage further flowering.
Cox - says growable in zones 3 to 8. He lists other cultivars in this species as 'alba', 'acaulis', and 'Joan Elliot'.
Wayside Gardens - offers the 'Joan Elliot' variety, but lists it for zones 3 to 8 and suggests a sunny location.
Southern Living Garden Book - says this grows in shaded borders, lists 'Alba' as white flowered cultivar, summer bloom.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/17/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
3/17/99 - planted in area 27
5/5/99 - starting to bloom
1999 summary - brief bloom period and not very showy. Two plants survived the summer.
2000 summary - plants have survived but not bloomed well
BOTANICAL NAME: Campanula portenschlagiana
COMMON NAME: Dalmatian Bellflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: C. muralis
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Rock Garden, Border, Hanging Basket, Container
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 2-5
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Blue, Pink. lavender-blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, Autumn, 4,5,6,7
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
LAWRENCE - lasted longer for her when planted in the shade. Has seen it in bloom in Virginina in May and in NC mountains in
August. Need sharp drainage and flourish in a light gritty soil with some lime in it. All are deep rooted and should be
left undisturbed once they have taken hold.
GC - A vigorous, low-growing variety that is literally covered with pink or deep blue flowers starting in May and blooming
through the summer and sometimes into the fall. The Dalmatian Bellflower is ideal for rock gardens. Grow this perennial where
it can hang, perhaps in a basket arrangement or over a wall as it has a spread of up to 2 feet. Will self-sow and can become
invasive. In hot climates, shade and moisture are required.
Both sources agree - this species of bellflower is okay for this area, and produces a generous mat of flowers. A "must get"!
Expert- lists this species as the best one for a shady site.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/14/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3 for $6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Blooming 5/15/95. One of the three died.
9/95 - This bloomed, but not profusely, during the summer. The second one died and the last one is barely alive. Bluestone
will replace.
4/1/96 - duplicate record
DATE PLANTED: 9/29/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*10/1/95 - re-worked bed where these are planted. Now have 5 plants altogether.
*12/7/95 - these are looking quite healthy. Maybe they will make it this time (if the Muscari does not crowd them out).
*3/5/96 - 4 healthy plants, a little too crowded by Muscari
*4/1/96 - trimmed back the Muscari. One of these is looking exceptionally good, and the other three not bad.
*5/1/96 - started blooming and continued profuse blooming until 5/18/96
*8/10/96 - plants have declined significantly thru the summer, with only one plant still alive. Not sure if I will have
these beautiful flowers next spring.
*10/29/96 - Barely alive, can't tell if there are seedlings starting, but looks like it.
2/5/97 - Bluestone replacement on order. I must find the right place for this beautiful flower.
Try this time in new area left of waterfall or mounded area with sandy soil.
3/19/97 - planted replacements in area 14
4/26/97 - blooming, much larger flowers than I had before, and short bloom period
8/23/97 - looks like it is dead, but will hold on for a while
9/19/97 - Bluestone replaced
10/26/97 - attacked by insects shortly after planting, but coming back
2/7/98 - alive but not thriving
4/12/98 - no sign of life.
BOTANICAL NAME: Campanula poscharskyana
COMMON NAME: Serbian Bellflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Border, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Purple, blue, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, 6,7,8,9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to full shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
This breathtaking perennial forms a low carpet of deep purple blooms and will provide a generous display of color in the rock
garden or as a low edging for the front of a perennial border. These lovely blooms appear in late spring and early summer.
'Yugoslavia' is pictured. Schenk gives this a top rating for full shade. "Small divisions planted a foot apart rapidly for
a finely textured, dark evergreen ground cover. In early summer, the plant explodes into a hugh mass of violet stars for a
couple of weeks. Full flowering in full shade, tough, permanent cover that will even take drought beneath trees. Another
"MUST GET" campanula! Cox says it grows in sandy soil, zones 3 to 8. "Vigorous creeper, making large but neat mats,
espescially suited for rock gardens, dry walls and sandy slopes. The bloom period indicated by Cox is June to frost - a much
longer bloom period than other species of bellflower. Expert lists this as the fastest spreading variety.
Bluestone describes as half trailing, prostrate growth, able to cling to dry walls. Large rock gardens of sandy banks permit
the 2 ft stems to trail. Starry blue flowers in summer.
ALPINE-L: On 17 Apr 98, MartynRF wrote regarding Re. Campanula poscharskyana.: Further to other members comments on this
plant. It was intoduced to cultivation from Eastern Europe in 1933 by Walter Ingwersen and his son Will
quotes him as saying that it was one plant that he wished that he had left where he had found it! However it is a very good
plant in the right place, and one of the best places is at the base of a dry stone wall, it will grow all through the
crevices and cover it with myriads of blue flowers during the summer. When it has finished flowering just pull all of the
flowering stems off to keep it tidy. From Martyn Flint, Crawley, Sussex UK. Zone 9. AGS Central Sussex Group.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/19/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
3/19/98 - Planted three in T51
5/1/98 - blooming for about two weeks
8/23/98 - fair to good condition
11/7/98 - good
5/5/99 - just startng to bloom
7/23/99 - these plants suffered from lack of rain while we were on vacation in mid May. They have survived but are not as
healthy as before and did not bloom well.
9/24/99 - two plants still alive
3/27/00 - healthy
2000 summary - a few sporatic flowers in April, survived another summer, but not a thriving plant in this area.
BOTANICAL NAME: Campsis radicans
COMMON NAME: Trumpet Vine
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Trumpet Honeysuckle, Trumpet Creeper
TYPE PLANT: vine (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Climbing, Climbing
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30 ft
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Orange, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: all zones
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings, Layering, Root cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Garden Companion - A deciduous climbing vine that is easy to grow and an American native. Attractive to hummingbirds,
butterflies and bees, this would be a great addition to a butterfly garden. Will cling to garden structures and will grow
rampantly in full sun or partial shade. Will grow in any average soil. Prune back to a few buds in the early spring, as
flower buds form on new growth.
We-Du - Climbs to 30' in sun or shade. Forms a woody stem with age. 2" leaflets sharply toothed. Flowers orange to red,
2 1/2 " trumpet shaped in summer.
Southern Living Garden Book - native to the southeast, flowers are orange tubes with scarlet lobes, grows fast to 40 feet or
more.
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Results for Campsis radicans at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/26/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: We-Du $4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 21 Upper left corner
Planted in area 21 on oak tree.
1999 summary - grew about 8 feet up the oak tree but no blooms. Dormant in winter.
2000 summary - still no blooms but it made it another 6 feet or so up the tree.
BOTANICAL NAME: Canna sp.
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Canna sp. at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Anita - fall swap
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
three cultivars received, names unknown, one may be 'Red Wine'
BOTANICAL NAME: Canna x 'Tropical Rose'
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Canna
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: C. indica
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ls,cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist,
Propagation: division by cutting apart rhizomes
REFERENCE NOTES:
Schenk has had success with this species in up to 3/4 shade. Simon & Schuster list it for full sun in temperate climates.
TEXAS A & M - All American plant selections, Canna "Tropical Rose" is the first canna grown from seed that has typical canna
flowers 3 to 4 inches across. The plants are 2 1/2 feet high with soft rose flowers. Sow seeds indoors at 24 degrees Celsius
soil temperature 4 to 8 weeks prior to setting out. Plant in full sun in warm to hot conditions. Remember, this is a
heat-loving tropical bulb!
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DATE PLANTED: 3/22/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
5/18/98 - has been slow to grow
6/27/98 - bloomed two weeks ago for short period
7/27/98 - blooming off and on
1998 summary - was damaged most of the time by insects, but did bloom off and on.
6/20/99 - moved to area 7
1999 summary - excellent performer here. Bloomed through the summer.
2000 summary - bloomed well through the summer, slight problem with leaf rollers.
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rachel Haik
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 6 Left of house
Plant all in Area 6
Red Canna
Orange and yellow Canna, short
Yellow and mostly orange Cannam, tall
2000 summary - they all seemed to grow okay, but I did not track the blooming or take pictures.
BOTANICAL NAME: Carex cherokeensis
COMMON NAME: Cherokee Sedge
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: grasses
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, average
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Carex cherokeensis : CYPERACEAE, (Cherokee Sedge). Eighteen-inch tall sedge, for moist soils
in sun or shade. Ornamental seed heads and fresh green leaves. Southeastern U.S.; Zones 6-9.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/16/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials 4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
8/28/97 - slow to establish itself, not thriving
2/8/98 - still alive but not increasing
1998 summary - plant has barely survived in this location. May be choked by tree roots here. Need to relocate.
3/27/99 - moved to area 27
1999 summary - looks much more healthy now in new location, but does not make as attractive a garden plant as other sedges.
2000 summary - has improved much in new location and even produced some plumes
Notes and images for Carex elata ''Bowles golden''
BOTANICAL NAME: Carex elata ''Bowles golden''
COMMON NAME: marsh sedge
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: grasses
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 18
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 8
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist or bog, average
Propagation: Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Niche Gardens offers at $7.00 quart size.
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Results for Carex elata ''Bowles golden'' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 2/16/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Linda Gay, Mercer Arboretum & Botanical Garden
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
error? I don't remember this one.
Notes and images for Carex morrowii 'Aurea-variegata'
BOTANICAL NAME: Carex morrowii 'Aurea-variegata'
COMMON NAME: Japanese Sedge
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: 'Goldband' is another cultivar
TYPE PLANT: grasses
HABIT, USES: Clump, Ornamental, Border, Edging, Rock Garden, Indoors
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Brown, Sparse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: US, MS, CS
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Division
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Garden Companion - This has been a very popular landscaping and ornamental grass for many years. Its creamy yellow color is
an excellent accent and will lighten up any drab spot in your garden. Division should be done in the spring and if your
plants look straggly, cut back to 4 or 5 inches above the crown. 'Old Gold' is the cultivar pictured.
Southern Living Garden Book - botanical name listed as C. morrowii expallida, common name is Silver Variegated Japanese
Sedge. Drooping leaves striped with green and white make 1 ft mound. Useful as edging plant; single clumps are attractive
among rocks.
Rock Garden in the South - C. morrowii 'Aurea-variegata' is one of the most beautiful graceful plants in the garden. To
about one foot, swirl of pale yellow and green leaves.
Niche Gardens offers at $5.50 quart size. This looks like the best all around choice for me if I decide to buy some Carex.
Niche recommends light shade and zones 5 to 9, says it can take partial shade to full shade.
Plant Delights offers three cultivars from this species - 'Goldband' and 'Silk Tassel' and 'variegati'at $5 and $6.
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DATE PLANTED: 3/18/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/8.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
3/18/99 - planted in area 27
1999 summary - great looking variegated sedge, healthy and makes a nice compact clump. Good for a rock garden.
2000 summary - excellent compact growth
BOTANICAL NAME: Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
COMMON NAME: Japanese Sedge
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant delights - 1996 introduction from Barry Yinger. Same as 'Variegata' except it spreads instead of forming a clump. The
1/2 inch dark green leaves with a clear white borders, moderage spreading habit, good for groundcover.
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Results for Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/22/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Alan Hunt
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
1999 summary - a great grass for the shade. Compact size, striking variegation and prolific grower.
2000 summary - continues nice steady growth and spreading, excellent ground cover for the shade. Did not freeze back in
mid-twenties temps.
BOTANICAL NAME: Carica papaya 'Sunset'
COMMON NAME: Sunset Solo Papaya
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: tree (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/papaya.html - Sunset (Sunset Solo) Solo type. Small to medium-sized, pear-shaped fruit.
Orange-red skin and flesh. Very sweet. Dwarf, high yielding plant. Originated at the University of Hawaii.
http://www.naturalhub.com/grow_fruit_and_nuts_in_subtropical_areas.htm - Sunset (Sunset Solo) like 'Sunrise', this plant is
small (to 8ft/2.4m), starts bearing early and is high yielding. The fruit are also pear-shaped, small to medium-sized, with
orange-red skin and similar coloured very sweet flesh.
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DATE PLANTED: 6/2/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Rick Jarret
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 6 Left of house
6/3/00 - planted in area 6
2000 summary - WOW! I never expected this to become a favorite plant, but this grew quickly from a small potted plant to a
12 foot tree. It bloomed and formed fruit, but did not mature before we had our first frosts in November this year. The
foliage all wilted but I covered the trunk and am hoping the tree will survive.
Notes and images for Caryopteris incana 'Blue Mist'
BOTANICAL NAME: Caryopteris incana 'Blue Mist'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , dry soils,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Caryopteris incana 'Blue Mist' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 9/19/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials $3.65
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: ORDERED On order from mail order
10/24/97 - was blooming when planted, now not blooming but healthy looking
2/14/98 - seems okay
7/27/98 - growing well but no blooms
1998 summary - growing fine, but did not bloom
1999 summary - did not notice any flowers this year, but plant is looking healthy.
9/29/00 - died over summer, replacement on back order from Bluestone for spring delivery
BOTANICAL NAME: Catharanthus roseus
COMMON NAME: Madagascar Periwinkle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Tropicana Vinca,
TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Upright, Compact, Groundcover, Border, Hanging Basket, Container,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Moist, Well-drained, Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
This plant has a compact habit and is a profuse bloomer. A choice addition to the mixed border as it has an extra-long
blooming period from about mid-June to the first frost. In warm zones, it is grown as a perennial and blooms year-round.
Tolerates hot and dry or humid climates and the blossoms do not need deadheading. The old blossoms will fall right off and
new ones will keep blooming. Color varies from a deep pink to red, coral, light pink, lavender or white. Soil must be moist
but well-drained as too much moisture could lead to bacterial fungus or stem rot. The cultivar 'Pretty in Pink' will aid in
repeling nematodes. 'Little Linda' is pictured.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/12/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 99 cent 2-pak
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
'Pacifica' red - planted in planters in front of garage
Notes and images for Catharanthus roseus 'Tropicana'
BOTANICAL NAME: Catharanthus roseus 'Tropicana'
COMMON NAME: Madagascar Periwinkle
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Vinca rosea
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose, blush, bright eye and pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist, well drained, humusy
Propagation: seed
REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - this cultivar performs especiatlly well in the heat. 4 colors. germination temp is 75-85
S & S - does not like heavy rain, sunny position with just a little shade.
RODALE ANNUAL - perennial zone 9 and higher.
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Results for Catharanthus roseus 'Tropicana' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 50 seeds $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/7/95 - 7 seeds sown
12/31/95 - only two or three seed germinated. I might not have left long enough in the dark.
DUPLICATE RECORD
DATE PLANTED: 12/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 50 seeds $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/20/95 - second sowing 8 pack
12/31/95 - starting to germinate
1/13/96 - good germination
1/25/96 - moved to cold frame, about 15 plants
2/18/96 - 7 from this sewing are alive (some affected by cold)
2/26/96 - planted in 16
5/6/96 - first bloom, continued thru summer and fall
Notes and images for Cattleya hybrid 'Norants Bay x Gothic'
BOTANICAL NAME: Cattleya hybrid 'Norants Bay x Gothic'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Cattleya hybrid 'Norants Bay x Gothic' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Libby - fall swap
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Results for Cattleya unknown 'Anita-4162' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Anita Stamper
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
7/1/00 - potted up and placed on front porch to root
BOTANICAL NAME: Cattleya x
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Cattleya Iwanagaara Apple Blossom x (Dial. Snowflake x Blc. Orange Nugget)
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DATE PLANTED: 10/10/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Sharyn Munn
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Cattleya Iwanagaara Apple Blossom x (Dial. Snowflake x Blc. Orange Nugget)
Notes and images for Cattleya x Brassica 'nedosa x Catt dormiansa'
BOTANICAL NAME: Cattleya x Brassica 'nedosa x Catt dormiansa'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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dormiansa'
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Libby - fall swap
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
BOTANICAL NAME: Celosia argentea 'Plumosa'
COMMON NAME: Cockscomb
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: C. pyramidalis
TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 13-26
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, yellow, pink, orange, peach,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH average, moist, average
Propagation: N FL- plant late Mar-July, remove when seed sets
REFERENCE NOTES:
May self seed. Simon & schuster says the var. 'plumosa' needs a very light location.
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Results for Celosia argentea 'Plumosa' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/25/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot 99 cents/gallon
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
9/95 - Did quite well.
10/5/95 - discarded on compost.
DATE PLANTED: 4/29/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot 58 cent - 4 inch
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
blooming when planted
6/22/96 - declined, nearly gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Centaurium scilloides
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 3-8
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , moist, well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - Low growing with tufts of glossy rounded leaves and a mass of 5 petalled bright pink flowers.
Chiltern Seeds - British native, grassy sea cliffs, bright, small, clear pink.
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DATE PLANTED: 11/8/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan seeds $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Germinated well.
2/8/97 - six small plants are growing well. I should probably baby these through the summer until well established and then
plant out in cooler weather in the fall in a protected area.
3/2/97 - planted in area 14 upper wall, looking healthy
3/26/97 - a bud on this tiny plant is just about to open to a flower
4/26/97 - a couple more tiny buds, but barely noticable flowers.
6/23/97 - blooming again, nice little plant
8/23/97 - not sure it is surviving through the summer, had more blooms in July but it is almost gone now.
2/7/98 - apparently did not survive here. New seed planted in garage.
DATE PLANTED: 12/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan seeds $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/27/97 - seeds sown
3/28/98 - planted 6 seedlings in T66
8/23/98 - good condition and still blooming. Got lots of good pics this year.
11/7/98 - barely alive now, this is a short lived plant
3/10/99 - a few of these actually survived the summer and are blooming
4/16/99 - blooms have continued
5/2/99 - moved to front of bed and reworked
7/23/99 - this so-called short lived plant has performed very well here in the trough. It is still healthy looking and
regularly produces the tiny pink flowers.
9/24/99 - looks like they have finally died now. Possibly will come back or reseed.
DATE PLANTED: 5/10/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Thompson & Morgan seeds $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/27/97 - seeds sown
5/10/98 - six seedlings remain, repotted and placed in greenhouse
Results for Centradenia grandifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/8/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Louisiana Greenhouse, Inc, Baton Rouge $1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 10 Right side of driveway
5/8/98 - cuttings to be rooted
1998 summary - plant spread and was attractive for foliage, but never bloomed.
1999 summary - still no blooms. Left plant out over winter.
2/17/00 - starting to bloom, very pretty plant.
3/27/00 - prolific blooms all through March.
2000 summary - very nice blooming plant and purplish foliage. Would do great in hanging baskets. Did not protect for this
winter and may have died out.
BOTANICAL NAME: Centranthus ruber
COMMON NAME: Red Valerian or Jupiter's Beard
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Valeriana rubra, Kentranthus ruber
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Bushy, Border, Rock Garden, Cutting Bed, Fragrance
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 20-35
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red or deep pink, white, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Alkaline, Neutral, Well-drained, avg to poor
Propagation: division in spring, self sows
REFERENCE NOTES:
COX- fragrant, will grow in waste areas.
SIMON & SCHUSTER- Not frost resistant, grows in poor ground, does not transplant well. Does not require watering, dislikes
dampness and frost.
GC: Easy to grow and long-flowering, this perennial is available in deep reddish pink and also in white varieties; blooms
right up until the first frost. Large, rounded flower heads make good cut flowers. These enchanting blooms are not only
lovely but also fragrant. Cut back spent stems to encourage a second bloom period in mild areas. Self-seeds freely, though
flower color of seed-grown plants is unpredictable. Red Valerian is tolerant of drought conditions and thrives in poor soil,
but growth will be more compact. Divide annually in spring or fall.
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Results for Centranthus ruber at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/22/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$4.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
*3/22/96 - planted
*5/9/96 - started blooming, thru 5/28/96
Needs staking
*7/8/96 - Don't see it now, hard to tell whether it died back or went dormant in summer.
DATE PLANTED: 9/28/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone replacement
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/23/97 - two of the plants have survived and growing well.
this might need drier soil.
5/18/97 - first hint of blooms noticed, continued through 6/23/97
7/17/97 - this is for dry soil, did not make it here
BOTANICAL NAME: Cerastium tomentosum
COMMON NAME: Snow-in-Summer
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Low, Spreading, Groundcover, Edging, Border, Rock Garden
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: White, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-Drained, Average, Poor
Propagation: Division, Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Excellent groundcover, in the rock garden, or as a border plant. Silvery gray-green foliage is highlighted by star-shaped,
white blossoms in late spring and summer. Good drainage is a necessity and this European native even grows in pure sand.
Likes full sun; best in the North, where summers are not too humid and hot. Spreads by underground runners and is easily
divided in the spring. Cut back after flowering to encourage bushiness. Seeds need light for germination.
Time/Life - also noted that it cannot withstand humid climates. This will need to planted in one of the scree or sand
troughs if it is to have any chance at all.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone 3/$7.50
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
8/23/98 - These have survived so far this summer, but not thriving.
11/7/98 - doing surprisingly well in this location
3/18/99 - absolutely thriving here, spread now to an area about 2 X 4 ft, healthy and beautiful gray foliage. Blooms would
be a bonus, but this is a great little ground cover for the rock garden as is.
9/24/99 - declined over summer but still alive
3/27/00 - coming back nicely in spring, has not bloomed
2000 summary - declined over the summer but has rebounded with the cold weather.
BOTANICAL NAME: Ceratostigma griffithii
COMMON NAME: Blue Leadwort
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 15
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: blue,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights - We have had trouble growing many of the leadworts but hit upon a gem with the supposedly non-hardy C.
griffithii. Twiggy spreading growth clothed with dime sized round green leaves, speading mound to 2-3 ft wide. Late August
mass of rich pure blue flowers until autumn. Deciduous foliage, evergreen in warmer climates.
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Results for Ceratostigma griffithii at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/26/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights 6.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
15 inches tall, needs a little sun. Planted in area 13
6/9/97 - very healthy looking, spreading.
6/28/97 - daily rains have taken toll, dying back
8/23/97 - did not survive, pulled plant and it was completely dead.
BOTANICAL NAME: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
COMMON NAME: Creeping Plumbago
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Plumbago larpentae
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Spreading, Groundcover, Hedge, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 7
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark blue, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, average
Propagation: division in spring, cuttings early summer
REFERENCE NOTES:
Ground cover, intense blue, foliage turns mahagony in fall. In Tallahassee field test, it killed back to ground in winter
and slow to come back next spring.
GC: Also known as Plumbago larpentae. Good groundcover for sunny areas. Leaves are dark green, turning bronze-red in fall
and then die back in winter. Small clusters of single, deep blue flowers appear from late summer into the fall. Needs
well-drained soil with organic matter added. Mulch in cold areas; cut back in warmer regions where it does not die back.
Propagate by cuttings, seeds or by division in spring. Niche Gardens offers at $4.50 quart size. Recommends partial shade
in zones 6 to 9. BLUESTONE- also notes that it will need protection in norther sites.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/7/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
10/1/95 - This is finally starting to bloom, and I really like the deep blue color.
3/27/96 - looks like some new growth has emerged from winter
4/18/96 - nice healthy growth
2/10/97 - did not bloom well last year. Need to try to take some small divisions, but it does not transplant too well.
4/11/97 - a few flowers, and very intense, shiny blue color.
10/24/97 - pulled some divisions and potted up. Need to try them in high pH and more sun
2/14/98 - very few blooms this winter
5/18/98 - noticed a solitary bloom
1998 summary - moved several divisions to the trough garden where they performed much better.
4/9/99 - potted them up and set in greenhouse.
DATE PLANTED: 6/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Moved one plant to backyard patio bed
9/95 - Not doing too well.
12/31/95 - I'm not sure whether this one survived or not.
3/5/96 - no sign
4/1/96 - still no sign from this one.
DATE PLANTED: 3/28/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Bluestone Perennials 3/$6.75
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 25 Trough garden
Planted divisions from original plant in trough garden.
5/1/98 - healthy growth
8/23/98 - good condition and thriving, lots of deep blue flowers.
11/7/98 - long bloom period, but now dying back
9/24/99 - growing well here, blooming off and on all summer
1999 summary - lots of repeat blooms through the fall and then the foliage turns a pretty red color. Great groundcover.
2000 summary - keeps on going and growing - a nice little ground cover.
BOTANICAL NAME: Ceratozamia kuestriana
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.gov.au/cgi-bin/taxon.pl?name=Ceratozamia+kuesteriana
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Results for Ceratozamia kuestriana at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/3/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Jim Frechette
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 26 Back of house
6/3/00 - planted in area 16 with bromeliads
9/19/00 - moved to area 26
2000 summary - has not grown much bigger but still green, did not freeze back?
Notes and images for Cestrum diurnum 'x nocturnum'
BOTANICAL NAME: Cestrum diurnum 'x nocturnum'
COMMON NAME: Hybrid Shrub Jessamine
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 60
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ochre yellow,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, , rich, humusy
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Cestrum diurnum x nocturnum, (Hybrid Shrub Jessamine). Ochre-yellow flowers, followed by
small, purple-black berries. Non-stop floral display! Great bushy filler plant, growing to 5-7' tall or more, but easily kept
lower by shearing. Useful as a hedge, or perennial garden backdrop, as the flowers don't clash with anything. Evergreen to
at least 19øF, probably hardy much lower. This appears to be the hardiest Cestrum, and is a fine, fine plant. Zones 7-11.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/15/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Southern Perennials $4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 13 Behind patio & right of waterfall
8/10/96 - this has been blooming nicely since shortly after planting.
10/29/96 - healthy and fast growing. 36x36 after some pruning and shaping
2/10/97 - need to keep this pruned and in check, looks good
4/3/97 - blooming
6/9/97 - I cut this back severely and placed some stems in wet soil to see how easily it would root.
8/23/97 - this is too big for location. cut back again
10/26/97 - grew back out and blooming again
2/7/98 - this simply needs more space, I keep cutting back. Cuttings stuck in ground area 6 are growing well
5/18/98 - I transplanted to area 17, and did not take transplant well
6/28/98 - recovered well and starting to bloom
1998 summary - can't kill it, it bounces back and thrives.
4/17/99 - blooming and looking great
1999 summary - this is far too aggressive for location. I keep pruning it back to keep in bounds.
2000 summary - ramant growth, frequent pruning, flowers are not worth the trouble.
