Gene...just checked out the Cardiandra alternifolia...zounds...gorgeous...is it a small plant? I recognize the Hydrangea in it. What can you tell me about it? Thanks, Joanie Anderson

 

I am becoming more and more aware of hydrangea relatives.... top on my list of performers is the quiet little Platycrater arguta. Goes with anything and is a subtle charmer. Blooms are like pearls over glossy rich-green long leaves. Just added Cardindra alternifolia to the azalea area with Nicholas Hakonechloa and Heartthrob violet.


Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens,LLC
www.munchkinnursery.com
Garden Writer - Photographer -  Lecturer
      




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From: owner-perennials@hort.net [mailto:owner-perennials@hort.net] On Behalf Of Christopher P. Lindsey
Subject: This year's showstoppers

So what showstoppers have you had in your gardens so far?  What's the
plant (or combination) that left you in awe of Nature and your abilities
to cultivate her? 

And I mean that in a good way, because otherwise mine would have to
be Bishop's gout.  I wonder if I will *ever* be rid of that plant.  :)
The only thing that seems to kill it is Packera aurea, which is
another one I'm fighting to eradicate.  Curse the Cincinnati Zoo
and Botanic garden for showing Packera to me in flower!

Chris

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