Not sure if it makes me happy or just feeds an addiction, but I was unable to resist.
I could not find any real people reviews of Sunshine Happy Trails, but I have an area along the street that needs brightening up, so I ordered 6 of those. I hope they stay low and spread. There's a lot of yellow and purple flowers in that area, and yucca, mums, grasses, and yellow iris in spring.
My mother was admiring my Bulls Eye and Easy Does It, so I ordered those for her. Initially, I thought I wanted to replace my Veterans Honor, Barbra and Liz Taylor, but logic and restraint kicked in, and I decided I didn't need to add any more high maintenance HTs. Other than Smokin Hot, that is. Not sure how I killed my first one. I'm hoping the blooms are a decent color in the heat. Mine didn't live long enough to find out. Some people report they transition to a muddy color as they fade, so I'm wondering if they need a bit of afternoon shade? Has anyone seen this under hot dry conditions? Wish I knew what I am doing wrong with Veterans Honor, since I've killed a record number of that one.
Smokin Hot will get its spot on the red row.
Sunny, we're expecting more storms this weekend too. My poor plants look so tattered from the wind and hail. I am truly grateful and surprised that I have not seen insects other than loads of ladybugs. I think the frogs and beneficials are working hard!
