Re: Peach and salmon-colored flowers

In case it was not mentioned here already, one of my favorite salmon flowers
that is a real show stopper is P. 'Frank Headly':
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hortulus_aptus/2486156939/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hortulus_aptus/2386535766/
It is such a special soft shade but still with intensity.  The variegated
foliage is attractive enough on its own as well!  I seldom see it available in
the trade anymore, which is a real shame, but, for me, there are usually
plenty of places to get a few cuttings which propagate with great ease.

The two photos seems to show it as a climbing plant - it grows so well for us
here in the SF Bay Area that it can be trained to assume such a role as it
threads its way through another plant.  A striking use, to be sure.

Seán O.

Seán A. O'Hara
sean(at)gimcw.org
www.hortulusaptus.com

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Subject: RE: Peach and salmon-colored flowers
From:    "Susan Bouchez" <susanbouchez@gmail.com>
Date:    Fri, June 12, 2009 11:00 am
To:      benwiswall@pacbell.net
         "'medit plants forum'" <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
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Hi Ben and All,

Have you thought about Laparousia laxa (Anomatheca)? Small salmon colored
blooms, similar to ixia but shorter, but blooms in May/June. It re-seeds
readily but looks very nice in a woodland setting.

Susan Bouchez

Los Altos, CA
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From: owner-medit-plants@ucdavis.edu [o*@ucdavis.edu]
On Behalf Of Ben Wiswall
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:30 PM
To: medit plants forum
Subject: Re: Peach and salmon-colored flowers

Hi All,

Thanks for all the great ideas on peach-colored flowers!  Agastache,
Arctotis, Alstroemeria, Salvia and Pelargonium are all good picks: some I
already have in my garden.

Agastache has flowered for me, but never really taken off; another salmon
flower might be that summer blooming small hybrid aloe (Johnson's
something?).

I looked up Collomia grandiflora, and it looks charming, maybe just right
for some of the more woodsy native areas of the garden.

Does anyone have much experience with Hemerocallis?  I think I've disdained
the genus because they're easy to grow, but I'm considering some shorter
varieties to complement Limonium perezii.  'Apricot Sparkles', 'Blythe
Belle', and 'Pixie Parasol' all look nice in pictures: does anyone know
more, like how long will they bloom?

Thanks!

-Ben Armentrout-Wiswall

Simi Valley, CA

  _____

From: Jan Smithen <jsmithen@verizon.net>
To: MeditPlants <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 2:52:06 PM
Subject: Re: Peach and salmon-colored flowers

Hi Ben,

I'm also a lover of peach/salmon/apricot!  So least year I was delighted to
find Arctotis 'Peachy Mango' at Sperling Nursery (close to you I think). The
two I tried have been growing and blooming for over a year as long as I kept
them dead-headed. They require little water making them good companions for
other dry soil plants.  Each one has spread to about 2+ ft. but now are
looking rather tired with fewer blooms. So I'm thinking of dividing them
this fall if I can, or rooting a few of the outside shoots to get new
plants.

And Karrie, you make me want to try the Salvia greggii San Takao; wonder
where I could find it here in Southern Cal.

Also the bearded iris Beverly Sills is a lovely soft peach color and  touted
as a re-bloomer, but alas, even then the bloom time is short!

Jan Smithen
Upland, CA
Zone 18

On Jun 11, 2009, at 6:54 AM, Ben Wiswall wrote:

Hi All,

It's a trivial question, but I'm looking for some summer-blooming peach or
salmon-colored annuals,perennials, or sub-shrubs for a border of white
roses, euphorbia, lavender and limonium.  I'm stumped: anyone have any
suggestions?

-Ben Armentrout-Wiswall
Simi Valley
Inland Southern California

Hi Ben and All,

 

Have you thought about Laparousia laxa (Anomatheca)? Small salmon colored blooms, similar to ixia but shorter, but blooms in May/June. It re-seeds readily but looks very nice in a woodland setting.

 

Susan Bouchez

Los Altos, CA

 

From: owner-medit-plants@ucdavis.edu [mailto:owner-medit-plants@ucdavis.edu] On Behalf Of Ben Wiswall
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:30 PM
To: medit plants forum
Subject: Re: Peach and salmon-colored flowers

 

Hi All,

Thanks for all the great ideas on peach-colored flowers!  Agastache, Arctotis, Alstroemeria, Salvia and Pelargonium are all good picks: some I already have in my garden.

Agastache has flowered for me, but never really taken off; another salmon flower might be that summer blooming small hybrid aloe (Johnson's something?).

 

I looked up Collomia grandiflora, and it looks charming, maybe just right for some of the more woodsy native areas of the garden.

 

Does anyone have much experience with Hemerocallis?  I think I've disdained the genus because they're easy to grow, but I'm considering some shorter varieties to complement Limonium perezii.  'Apricot Sparkles', 'Blythe Belle', and 'Pixie Parasol' all look nice in pictures: does anyone know more, like how long will they bloom?

 

Thanks!

-Ben Armentrout-Wiswall

Simi Valley, CA

 

From: Jan Smithen <jsmithen@verizon.net>
To: MeditPlants <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 2:52:06 PM
Subject: Re: Peach and salmon-colored flowers

Hi Ben,

 

I'm also a lover of peach/salmon/apricot!  So least year I was delighted to find Arctotis 'Peachy Mango' at Sperling Nursery (close to you I think). The two I tried have been growing and blooming for over a year as long as I kept them dead-headed. They require little water making them good companions for other dry soil plants.  Each one has spread to about 2+ ft. but now are looking rather tired with fewer blooms. So I'm thinking of dividing them this fall if I can, or rooting a few of the outside shoots to get new plants.

 

And Karrie, you make me want to try the Salvia greggii San Takao; wonder where I could find it here in Southern Cal.

 

Also the bearded iris Beverly Sills is a lovely soft peach color and  touted as a re-bloomer, but alas, even then the bloom time is short!

 

Jan Smithen

Upland, CA

Zone 18

 

On Jun 11, 2009, at 6:54 AM, Ben Wiswall wrote:



Hi All,

It's a trivial question, but I'm looking for some summer-blooming peach or salmon-colored annuals,perennials, or sub-shrubs for a border of white roses, euphorbia, lavender and limonium.  I'm stumped: anyone have any suggestions?

-Ben Armentrout-Wiswall

Simi Valley

Inland Southern California

 

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