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HI all heres the first bloom on my dinner plate hibiscus it just opened this morning so thought i would share it with you all. your friend in gardening.mike57
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That's really big. And such a pretty color Mike. How many buds do you have on the plant? Is it going to just get full of those? Can you take them in for cut flower arrangements? Or do they curl up right away? You know me always a hundred questions.
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HI TK they do not make good cut flowers.and i have to many buds on them to count.it gets full of blooms.and after the blooms fall off it put on seed pods so i will have lots of seeds to trade or sase for them.but you might get a diffrent color from the seeds due to bees and humminbirds and butterflys exchanging pollin from difrent plants.i am still waiting on some i planted from seed last year to see what color they will be.i will keep you all posted ok.by the way i like your canna lilly to.evryone on here that has posted photos of there flowers look great lots of diffrent kinds of plants and blooms.cant wait to see even more.keep up the flower photo posting all. heres a photo of some of my elaphant ears your friend in gardening.mike57
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Wow Mike your hibiscus is just gorgeous. I'm getting in line now for a seed or two! You have such gorgeous flowers - everything looks so healthy and grows like blazes - great job!
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I think they would be gorgeous in any color. I can't imagine one I wouldn't like. And if it gets as full of flowers as a regular hybiscus does of my goodness. That's going to be some picture. There will be a picture right?. The yellow canna? Yep that was a big suprise for me. I still have to get out there and tag it so I don't forget which one it is.
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I'd love in line for those seeds as well. Absolutely stunning. I sure hope I get something you want!
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wow beautiful pics everybody! mike may I have a few seeds when they come for the hibiscus please? they are beautiful! they had some at walmart that were 10 inches across! they were HUGE!!!
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I guess I have kitten blooming in my garden this morning!!!!
And I have been WONDERING WHY my morning glories arent' blooming!!!!
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Mike57 those are beautimus you sure know how to take a good photo. I have some was told they are Adkins White dinner plate just got seed this spring. If they ever bloom and seed your welcome to some seeds if you want them. My nephew got them from his wife's grAndad in Lubbock Tx. My sister says they are really huge and pure white. I would like some seeds of this one if possible. Jimmy
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Yep, Mike, my friend in gardening...those are VERY beautiful. My D-I-L got me a golden yellow one for Mother's day year before last...it was such a rich color...yep, I killed it dead! Actually I think the whiteflies killed it...but I helped I am sure! Gonna give them another shot next year though! Your elephant ears are looking good...want any more? I go out in my yard and pull elephant ears up like most people do weeds! They just get everywhere! Pulled about 20 up yesterday...out of the squash bed, the cuc bed, the mator bed...UGH!!!!
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What a cute kitten plant. I don't think I've ever seen one of those before. I may have to look into getting some seeds lol. Thanks for the pictures.
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JV - thank you! You just ID'd spearmint for me, that I had a pic of going in the mystery forum Your pink hydrangea is beautiful - are you training it to climb/grow like a tree, or is it a peegee? I'm getting addicted to hibiscus now - thanks to you How big does that braided one get? I'm still trying to figure out what to line my sidewalk with - need something that likes hot full sun, is sort of a border plant - I was originally looking for some trees - but they can't be too big because that area isn't big enough.
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MaryReboakly the versicolor only gets a couple feet tall that one is over a year old It is tropical so I have to take in the house in the winter. The braided are supposed to get about 6 ft. tall from what I was told. I have a bunch ofManhot Sweeet Yellow that duckie sent me the seeds for they are the fastest growing I have ever seen. Springhill Nurseries sent me a ad. stating they have Hardy Hibiscus that will survive the northern winters???? I don't know what zone your in but in Florida,California,South Texas,Louisiana, Ala. and Ms., Az. most Hibiscus does real well Mike 57 is in Ala. look at his they are very pretty makes me jealous. Jimmy
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HI JV thats a nice collection of plants you have there. they all look very healthy you defintly have a green thumb .nice photos to.HI Vanessa no do not need any more elephant ears got plenty thanks i know what you mean about them spreading evry where i have given a lot away also. your friend in gardening.mike57
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JV....I hear those Thia Chili's are some bad boys. Not as hot as the Habanero I don't think...I haven't ever had any Thias...picked 5 habenaros yesterday. What is the extent of damage of the Caribbean chilis? I have been on a peper kick tha past couple of years. Call me crazy, but I have NEVER seen a white hydrangea! Guess I need to get out more! It is beautiful!!!! I love the plants but am not real fond of the colors I have seen (pink & baby blues)BUT was really taken by Lynne's lacecap hydrangea...had never seen one of those as well! But I am really lovin that white one now!!!!
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I've never seen a white hydrangea either. JV, your flowers are Very pretty. We had an out of the garden vegetable dinner tonight. We don't have as many tomato plants as you, but ours are doing well.
Mike, that hisbicus is so gorgeous and big. You must have the perfect conditions.
I'd like one of those kitten plants too. Precious.
quote:I'd like one of those kitten plants too. Precious.
I'll be MORE than happy to send you ALL kitten plants...trust me, there is enough for everyone! Hhhmm...might be on to some Christmas presents... They produce better than rabbits around here! If I could just keep them out of my MULCH!!!
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Mike 57 thanks for the compliment coming from someone like you that is an expert is a real big feather in my gardening bonnet. Vanessa I have neve had any ether but was told the Thai is hotter than the Habanero . According to ths chili Scoville rating form Gormet Sleuth. Habanero is between 200,000 and 300,000 Scoville units. Thai Chili is between 100,000 and 350,000 Scoville units. The Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet I have is between 500,000 and 900,000 Scoville units. In other words it is hot as... lets just say it's hot ok. This last was from Cardi org 4.5 Caribbean hot pepper germplazm Management online. That Caribbean should be able to cook a meal by its self without gas or any other fuel. Jimmy
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Love all the new pics. Jimmy, your plants are beautiful. Vanessa, I will take some kitten seeds as well
Everytime I see all of your pics, makes me want to go and reclaim more of my yard!
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I grew them from seed. The portulaca that I started inside did much better than the other ones. I read that someone was successful overwintering them inside so I hope to be able to do that with some this year. That would give me a really good start on next year.
I didn't know they were a sucullent when I planted them indoors so they went in regular potting soil and got watered right along with everything else. I think that might have knocked some of them out but I did get some.
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I don't know where to start. I love your flowers G-mom. I wish my zinnia looked something like that. I definitely think I got the lower end of the stick on those. May have to try a different seed company next year. Wal-Mart brand just was not very good at all.
That's the orange canna? It's a really tall one. I wish my eyes were better so I could enjoy the pictures even more. But I love your stuff. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Actually that canna is yellow and orange. I do have the solid orange ones though.
I'm separating all of the zinnia seeds by color,etc., so if you waould like a specific one just tell me and I'll be more than happy to send you some!
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Question: Is it typical for zinnia to have the daisy type petals and the secondary yellow flowers in the middle. I have something like those growing among my marigolds and just had not gotten a chance to post them yet. Now I may know what I have.
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Well my canna are suppose to be assorted so I can't wait to see what else comes up. I can't believe the seeds are so tiny. They are the same size as the columbine seeds. I hope they were full grown lol.
Re your zinnia. I think I mentioned that all of mine were pink of one shade or another lol. The one red and orange one that I had someone picked clear down to the root so I don't have anymore of those lol.
I've keep my seed exchange list updated so if there is anything there that you want please let me know I'd be happy to trade for some different colors. Maybe if you have like one or two seeds of each color left over after you make up your packages? Just a thought. I know with my snapdragons that happened now I have a little pile of mixed yellow and red lol.
Triss isn't it cool when you get one of your flowers identified? I don't know the answer to your question, I'm sorry. I wish I did.
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OMG Gmom you would laugh at my 4'oclocks - still in a 10" pot LOL I kept putting off transplanting to the ground because I didn't know where to put them and wanted to keep them far from the roses because I read they attract japanese beetles. So, they might be rootbound, I dunno. Is there a large and small kind, or are they all pretty much the same?
I bet you use miracle grow, dontcha? My SIL does, and her stuff grows a zillion times bigger than my stuff!
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quote:Is it typical for zinnia to have the daisy type petals and the secondary yellow flowers in the middle
YEPPERS! Sounds like ya got some zinnias
quote: some different colors.
I'd be glad to send ya some,TK. I've got alot more colors than the ones I showed. I even have a pure white one.
quote: Is there a large and small kind, or are they all pretty much the same?
quote: That is a GIANT 4 o'clock.
I got these from someone that moved. The roots were giant tubers! Some of the tubers broke but I still planted them and they all grew Everyone of my 4 o'clocks are that big! I guess, if the tubers were that big, that they were "old" plants? Maybe it takes them a few years to get that big?
quote: I bet you use miracle grow, dontcha?
Nope! I use a new product made here in Jacksonville calledNaturize. It beats Miracle Gro hands down
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Oh Meg, that glad is gorgeous! Such a rich color!
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Ahhhhhh Meg that is GORGEOUS! I don't have any red ones...someone down the street does - think I might have to do some negotiating this fall LOL! What a great color...man, I love it! My glads are just about all gone I hoped they'd last longer...didn't know really what to expect though...waiting for my mums to pop - I had no idea they would bush out so much - wouldn'tve gotten quite as many if I knew Hopefully I'll be back here soon posting a pic of them!
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OMgosh, So those are called bachelors buttons. I have wondered they are all over the streets in town here. They are one of my favorite flowers. If you get seeds I would be glad to offer something in trade if you obtain enough. The ones around here are planted in no no areas. Town has up signs that say wildflowers do not mow or pick. So I dont go there would probably get myself in trouble tryin to pocket some. lol
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I may have enough of those for a packet already. I can take a look and get some to you if no one else has any.
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Lynne, the melon is one of my canteloupes.. I found about 4 of them so far..
Karrie, I don't know if I will get to collect any of the bachelor button seeds.. they were in a mix of wildflowers, and I may end up getting you mixed seeds, not just bachelor buttons.. but if you want that, I could try & get you some. I have a lot that are dried up now. Let me know..
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Mary, one of my mums has been starting to bloom for a couple weeks now.. it's the orange/rust colored ones. I also have a white, and a burgundy.. they are just getting bushier by the day! No flowers... yet!
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HI ALL heres a photo of my pink dinner plate hibiscus blooming a lot more now. I wake up every morning.to a new show of flowers from this one plant it still has Hundreds of bloom yet to open. just thought i would share this beautiful blooming hibiscus with you all. MEG thats a very pretty bright red gladiola and a nice looking cantaloupe melon you have there to.your friend in gardening.mike57
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Mike, such a beautiful plant. Meg, that glad is beautiful too. I've always wondered what people do with all their melons. It's not like beans or tomatoes that you can freeze or can.
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heres the first bloom on my dinner plate hibiscus it just opened this morning so thought i would share it with you all.
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hibiscus, and mine died.. I had a heck of a time with it last year. That bloom is absolutely gorgous!!
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You have such gorgeous flowers - everything looks so healthy and grows like blazes - great job! 
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.nice photos to.HI 
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Is there a large and small kind, or are they all pretty much the same?
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