tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post5523603625316205696..comments2024-03-01T20:10:19.114-08:00Comments on ROCK ROSE: SHOOTING FOR THE STARSRock rose http://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-10344286950202203102011-10-08T16:27:02.952-07:002011-10-08T16:27:02.952-07:00NOW I get your garden! Great scenes and visiting w...NOW I get your garden! Great scenes and visiting with you and David this morning. More later when I go through my photos, over and out for now!Desert Dwellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952727692048782529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-21058060567018508632011-10-04T21:02:26.221-07:002011-10-04T21:02:26.221-07:00I've got one about to bloom too. Out of 6 thou...I've got one about to bloom too. Out of 6 though. Wonder what the others are waiting for?Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-16937384603907237532011-10-04T16:59:49.355-07:002011-10-04T16:59:49.355-07:00Julie- I'd better not close my eyes. I might m...Julie- I'd better not close my eyes. I might miss the flower!<br />Kacky-Sorry I didn't get out there. I have been really busy and you are not in a direction I normally go. Maybe this weekend. Thanks for the phone number. I know I will be planting this fall- if only it would get down in the 70s with some rain!<br />Gail- Yes, it is the gomphrena 'fireworks' This is the first year Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-63956477089407197702011-10-04T12:24:38.191-07:002011-10-04T12:24:38.191-07:00Hello Rock Rose, I am entranced with the plantings...Hello Rock Rose, I am entranced with the plantings around your pool. Could you give us the names ? And, do you have any problems with bes attacking you in the pool!<br />Judith<br />San Antoniojudithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-23358693437972146572011-10-03T20:06:28.153-07:002011-10-03T20:06:28.153-07:00I've not had this one bloom in my yard. I can&...I've not had this one bloom in my yard. I can't wait to see it. Does it have a fragrance? Most don't,except for something mild.<br />Enjoy those green eggs from your nice neighbor. If I could, I'd send you some. :-) <br />David/Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-67673732773044657902011-10-03T13:26:46.996-07:002011-10-03T13:26:46.996-07:00Jenny, I am very grateful to the Yuccas and Agaves...Jenny, I am very grateful to the Yuccas and Agaves in my garden for their fortitude in tough times. I've also learned to appreciate the architectural element they bring to my corner bed. <br /><br />I do have Crocosmia/Montbretia bulbs and plants for you. I'm hoping I can make it to Austin this month and will bring them if I do.Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06706949966643525973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-24020832330253796272011-10-03T11:13:09.349-07:002011-10-03T11:13:09.349-07:00My yucca offers these surprises about every other ...My yucca offers these surprises about every other year on average. I am often so amazed at how fast it all happens. Yours is looking so lovely!The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-19408422289755517002011-10-03T05:34:41.432-07:002011-10-03T05:34:41.432-07:00I love these dramatic plants. I can't wait to ...I love these dramatic plants. I can't wait to see the bloom.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-38110153724675351712011-10-03T05:22:25.576-07:002011-10-03T05:22:25.576-07:00That is fast growth. Fortunately, it will live be...That is fast growth. Fortunately, it will live beyond blooming. Is that pink flower gomphrena? gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-55859043068636128532011-10-02T18:01:43.505-07:002011-10-02T18:01:43.505-07:00I posted this on mine but in case you don't se...I posted this on mine but in case you don't see it in time:<br />It should be- if not there is a bloom right under it that is about ready to open up- it was SO pretty today! I had never seen one. Bring your camera in case it is if you want to photo it. The Cereus were all in bloom as well - I took shots but didn't post but there will be some tomorrow that should open as well as a few khakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632954199885871025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-33699365174520959942011-10-02T10:36:22.465-07:002011-10-02T10:36:22.465-07:00What a fast growing stalk!!! It really is gorgeou...What a fast growing stalk!!! It really is gorgeous by the pool, with all your other lovelies!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-64106453774417558472011-10-02T06:46:51.103-07:002011-10-02T06:46:51.103-07:00Greggo- I'm really shocked you would say that!...Greggo- I'm really shocked you would say that! Remember we live in Texas and it is not an easy place to garden. Neither desert nor temperate. Alkaline off the scale. No rain, 15" at one go. 90 100 +degree days this summer. Tough going my man!<br /><br />Indie-I'm excited to see the bloom too. I'm always impressed by a plant that can produce a flower that quickly. It is almost Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-15854123885679873572011-10-02T05:45:53.045-07:002011-10-02T05:45:53.045-07:00So interesting! I can't wait to see the flowe...So interesting! I can't wait to see the flower. <br />I love all your plants around the pool, btw.. Very pretty!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120631846270350947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-26550613116577275552011-10-02T05:45:19.235-07:002011-10-02T05:45:19.235-07:00Doesn't appeal to my palette.Doesn't appeal to my palette.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-60339018087973286562011-10-02T04:47:42.346-07:002011-10-02T04:47:42.346-07:00Rohrebot-Yes- not good to have litter makers aroun...Rohrebot-Yes- not good to have litter makers around the pool. I do have a few!<br />Kacky- I'm excited too. This week I am sure.<br />Danger garden- Oh yes. deer love this flower stalk. Think asparagus.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-35472432483267061872011-10-01T23:01:03.942-07:002011-10-01T23:01:03.942-07:00Seriously? Something eats your yucca flowers?...th...Seriously? Something eats your yucca flowers?...that's horrible!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-186340152912769272011-10-01T16:32:14.455-07:002011-10-01T16:32:14.455-07:00Very exciting!!! Can't wait to see the bloom!...Very exciting!!! Can't wait to see the bloom!khakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632954199885871025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3636445408720805216.post-65789163006544669022011-10-01T15:17:27.024-07:002011-10-01T15:17:27.024-07:00Love this plant. Looks great around the pool. No...Love this plant. Looks great around the pool. No leaf litter is the best kind of plant around water features!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.com