Viewing images posted by DebraZone9

Gallery: Closeup of buds, sepals and receptacles
Date submitted: May 18, 2020
Caption: Flowers on this salvia are a wonderful color and very large.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-17

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 16, 2020
Caption: The flowers on this plant get lighter as they age, and make it appear that there are several nicely matched varieties planted together.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-14

Gallery: Entire plant
Date submitted: May 16, 2020
Caption: Color changes on the same plant as the 'cameo' colored flowers open and age are beautiful. (Lambs Ears growing in the background.)
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-14

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 16, 2020
Caption: My first opened bloom on this plant. Purchased as a small mail order plant a year ago.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-14

Gallery: Emerging Growth
Date submitted: May 16, 2020
Caption: This hydrangea has nice dark green leaves sometimes tinged with a little red. Finally getting ready to bloom!
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-14

Gallery: Leaves
Date submitted: May 16, 2020
Caption: Leaves show lots of nice variegation on this variety. Mail order plant purchased from Forestfarm a few months ago..
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-15

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 16, 2020
Caption: The vivid red blooms outlined with deep yellow are striking, and color is very similar to some marigolds,.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-15

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 16, 2020
Caption: Dainty little white flowers dangle from amethyst stems.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-15

Gallery: Leaves
Date submitted: May 14, 2020
Caption: The unique colors in this 'Regal Red' painted fern became more pronounced after I gave it a bit more morning sun.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-12

Gallery: Entire plant
Date submitted: May 13, 2020
Caption: The newer leaves have less of the beautiful "amethyst" color than the older ones, but it has lots of blooms and seems happy. Perhaps it's the time of year or in too much shade?
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-12

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 13, 2020
Caption: The intense "electric" blue in these flowers is beautiful and almost impossible to photograph accurately. Must be seen in person to truly appreciate how "electric" the color is.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-12

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 13, 2020
Caption: My Heritage roses after a spring shower. Stems are always weak but it blooms almost non stop. Not sure if they don't get enough sun or if it's just typical of this variety.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-12

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 13, 2020
Caption: Big Blue Sea Holly getting ready to turn blue and bloom.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-12

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 13, 2020
Caption: Closeup.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-12

Gallery: Leaves
Date submitted: May 13, 2020
Caption: This dwarf oak leaf hydrangea has grown very slowly for me but is finally taking off. Purchased as a very small mail order plant last year.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-12

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 13, 2020
Caption: Unique & fragrant old fashioned cottage pink with bright white petals and a green center.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-10

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 13, 2020
Caption: Very unique old fashioned cottage pink with bright white petals with a green center.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-12

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 9, 2020
Caption: "Cameo" describes the beautiful color of these little flowers perfectly.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-08

Gallery: Emerging Growth
Date submitted: May 3, 2020
Caption: This plant goes dormant suddenly around September-October and tiny new plants emerge in April. Loves full sun and heat and blooms all summer.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-04-16

Gallery: Bloom
Date submitted: May 2, 2020
Caption: This plant doesn't seem to like too much sun and heat; it causes the beautiful little violet flowers to quickly wilt.
Photo location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date of photo: 2020-05-01