Re: tucking in plants

Thanks to one and all, it's good to be remembered after being away for so long, I can't do a lot anymore, but that wont keep me from talking about flowers and plants. I purchased a couple of new things recently, one is a Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) I was at my local Library and right at the corner of the building stood a bush about 7 ft tall and about 4 ft around, in full bloom, needless to say I was drooling. At first glance I thought it was a Buddleia. Took me awhile to find it, but was at Lowe's one day with my husband and there it was. Another purchase was at Wal-marts just the other day and this one is named "New Zealand Flame Bush - Hebe" This is a pretty little, according to the card, shrub, with verigrated leaves and lavander flower spikes. This one is" iffy" in my oponion, looks to be a tender perennail, but who knows, it could outlive me, which wouldn't be difficult. I've got it in a pot for now, and will reserve judgement for a later date.....
I did finally find the "Beauty Bush" (Kolkwitzia Amabilis) with the help of Marge (of this list) This is a plant I first noticed in my Southern Living magazine in May of 1996, and have been looking since that date. My local nursery was of no help whatsoever. "three cheers for the people of the perennial list" thanks Marge
I also aquired a White Forsythia from somewhere, it looks like it may survive the drought and this dreadful heat.
I came across a couple of Yellow wild azalias, but I do believe they have bit the dust, will wait until spring and see if they come back. I doubt it.
you know, everything looks so pretty in the spring and early summer, then it's a fight to keep things alive the rest of the year. My stella d'ore and daylilies did well this year. but of course you have to take a gun to them. I think they will survive almost anything.

Donna in NE Mississippi zone 7

Miles wrote:

I remember you too, Donna, and am so glad you are doing well after all your
troubles. I can identify with your looking at the million things you want to
do - similar situation here after back surgery. But at least the grass
hasn't required much mowing this summer, leaving my SO time to water some.
Everything else in our garden is just hanging on by a thread. All of the
state of SC is now classified as in severe drought. Our son is in NE
Arkansas and they are having too much rain!

Barb in SC
Zone 7b


----- Original Message -----
From: Donna Davis <dsdavis@intop.net>
To: <perennials@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: tucking in plants



Thank you so much Marilyn, it's good to know that someone remembers,
"it's been so long" After my heart attack and the house fire I didn't
know if I would ever get back to normal..
Still can't do a lot in the flowers, but I do what I can. It takes a
long time to accomplish anything when you have to take so many breaks.
ha ha ha. I can look out and see a million things I want to do

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