tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post3747331923595835037..comments2023-11-29T04:15:55.957-07:00Comments on A Small, Sunny Garden: Garden Bloom in MarchAmy@SmallSunnyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-35882342923901578352016-04-15T14:33:45.525-07:002016-04-15T14:33:45.525-07:00Enjoying these blooms, especially the rose at the ...Enjoying these blooms, especially the rose at the end. So unlike what is happening in upstate New York where I live. I won't have pelargoniums out for another six weeks or so.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-17683038693528230852016-03-23T00:10:15.371-07:002016-03-23T00:10:15.371-07:00I'm sure you're right about the ivy-leaved...I'm sure you're right about the ivy-leaved pelargoniums, Diana! They don't really seem to be quite the same plant at all and are very happy with full shade (Arizona style) and frequent water. I will look forward to seeing what I can do with cuttings and such! Thanks for the encouragement. :)Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-44507482619139596272016-03-22T16:06:31.285-07:002016-03-22T16:06:31.285-07:00In this third garden I have been able to grow ivy-...In this third garden I have been able to grow ivy-leaved pelargoniums for the first time, they do need a kinder climate, a little afternoon shade, some water.<br />The ordinary pelargoniums respond well to revitalising with cuttings. Mine will sprout even if I use the bits as mulch.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-31953434914031093272016-03-20T00:11:07.917-07:002016-03-20T00:11:07.917-07:00Thank you, Kris! So glad you're able to try P...Thank you, Kris! So glad you're able to try Penstemon parryi; it's such a gorgeous plant... Time will tell with the Cytisus; I nearly yanked it out last summer, but it's the right plant for the spot if it will only grow well. Size, habit, color, are just right; and I can't think of anything else to replace it with, so I think I'll keep trying for now anyway!Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-70758100207247793092016-03-20T00:07:13.508-07:002016-03-20T00:07:13.508-07:00I keep wondering whether my sweet peas will go ahe...I keep wondering whether my sweet peas will go ahead and bloom before it heats up too much (we were up to 89 F today), but I think I could hardly have started them much earlier! Best of luck with your lavender! I found Munstead reliably perennial in Kansas City, but no others. At the same time, I didn't look very far afield, and I know now that there are many different species and varieties I never saw in my local garden centers. So hopefully you will find some that work! Thanks so much for all your kind comments :)Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-6071134244211785562016-03-20T00:01:35.966-07:002016-03-20T00:01:35.966-07:00Thanks so much, Angie! Fingers crossed on Graham ...Thanks so much, Angie! Fingers crossed on Graham Thomas as it was a bit slow last year, but the first one to bloom in the Rose Border this spring... hmmm...! I really am enjoying the way the garden is coming along, and the fact that my bulbs did better this spring makes such a difference ;-)Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-62612645530623084812016-03-19T20:20:51.999-07:002016-03-19T20:20:51.999-07:00Your garden is really coming together, Amy. I had...Your garden is really coming together, Amy. I had similar issues with Cytisus in my garden. I eventually pulled it out, or so I thought anyway - it reappeared this year, although I haven't seen any flowers on it as yet. I recently acquired Penstemon parryi and love it thus far.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-49428976191802334262016-03-19T15:22:32.675-07:002016-03-19T15:22:32.675-07:00Oh goodness Amy...You have so many gorgeous blooms...Oh goodness Amy...You have so many gorgeous blooms in your sunny garden. It's amazing the lovely things you have found to flower there and to bring you so much color. I love the Cerinthe Major and the lovely yellow Cytisus. How lucky you are to be able to grow the different lavenders. The blueberry ruffles is particularly beautiful. I am trying a different one this year which is supposed to tolerate the humidity better, so it remains to be seen if it will survive. Can't wait to see the blooms on the sweet peas too. I sowed some myself but, typical me, I waited too late and I have a feeling they are going to wither away as it starts to get too hot. I will try again later this year and sow them in November.<br />As always, such a pleasure to visit your lovely desert garden and to see what is blooming.<br />- KateAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080194896492043939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-37722198334327201652016-03-19T09:52:54.034-07:002016-03-19T09:52:54.034-07:00How sweet to see your first rose bloom of the year...How sweet to see your first rose bloom of the year Amy and very health it looks too. There are so many plants teasing you right now judging by your pictures which are as usual amazing. You've hit on a winner with that Dianthus/Penstemon combo at the top of the page. You must be extremely pleased with how your garden is looking right now.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.com