Chrissy

by Bestofour on April 28, 2004 03:55 AM

Did you put out your 4:00's?

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by Chrissy on April 28, 2004 04:04 AM

Yep, sure did. I sure hope they do well. I put out the ones I had growing under lights, plus I directly sowed a pack outdoors that my daughter bought me as a gift...kalidescopes. I have never seen this variety in bloom before, they look beautiful on the package, I can't wait [grin]

Kalidescope - Four 'O Clocks

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by Bestofour on April 29, 2004 04:00 AM

Those are very pretty. I've never seen them. I'm going to look for some seeds too.

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by plants 'n pots on April 29, 2004 04:03 AM

Those are sooooo pretty!
Would it be too late for me to start seeds here in zone 6?
Gotta go look for some tomorrow...

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by Jiffymouse on April 29, 2004 07:57 PM

lynne, they have them at wally world, saw them today

by Chrissy on May 01, 2004 11:13 PM

I'm one who never thinks it is too late to plant a flower seed:) If I have to I will bring them indoors if they bloom later than the norm...then I enjoy them indoors. I put them in a large heated sunroom inside. I also winter sow seeds & force bulbs to enjoy indoors. But I wouldn't say it is too late in the year right now. I am zone 5 & just putting my gardens out, some I am waiting till later in the month...we have cold weather for a long time here.

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by Bestofour on May 02, 2004 08:54 PM

I agree Chrissy. Last year a friend found a half pack of Cosmos seeds during August. She gave them to me, I put them out and had Cosmos the first of September. They weren't as tall as usual, but they sure were pretty.

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by plants 'n pots on May 05, 2004 09:42 PM

Jiffy ~

I went to a large WalMart today, and they didn't have any of the kaleidoscope
4 o'clocks, but they did have "limelight" -
rose flowers and chartreuse foliage.

Has anyone grown these?
Should I start them indoors, or just start them outside now?

here is a link to what they look like:
limelight

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by Chrissy on May 06, 2004 05:10 AM

Those are gorgeous Lynne:) I have never grown that variety, but I imagine they will do best being direct sown into the ground. That's what I am doing with the most of mine & they are all doing great.

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by plants 'n pots on May 06, 2004 05:37 AM

Thanks Chrissy!

I put 1/2 in a moist towel in a plastic bag, and the other 1/2 I'll direct sow. I'll let you know which method works better.

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by Jiffymouse on May 07, 2004 07:47 PM

lynne, if they still have them when i go back, do you want some?

by plants 'n pots on May 07, 2004 11:22 PM

Thanks so much, Jiffy - how sweet of you to offer [kissies]

- but I think I'll pass this time. I've never grown 4 o'clocks before, so I think I'll give this variety a try first since I have them.

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by plants 'n pots on July 29, 2004 06:38 AM

Here's an update on my limelight four o'clocks.
I have them in a hanging basket on a pole off my deck (took it down for the picture). They get sun from 10a.m. until sunset and are doing great.

This was taken at 7:30p.m. today - a very overcast day -
no flash or touchups - sorry it's so blury...

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by weezie13 on July 29, 2004 07:00 AM

Ahhhhhhhhhh man!!
I love lime green!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And that pinkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!

EXCELLANT COLORSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

Thank~You for posting those!!
Gosh, you've got some great flowers this year Lynne!!!!

Weezie

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by plants 'n pots on July 29, 2004 04:53 PM

Thanks, Weezie!

It's all trial and error, ya know?
You just haven't seen the yucky ones! [Big Grin]

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