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Favorite hibiscus for Santa Clara valley?
Posted by princesspea(sunset14)
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stanofhUpdated Well,here are some in Hayward in the bay area. Doubles are a bit smaller then singles and red is the most cold tolerant of the tropica evergreens. But,I have seen beautiful yellow's with throats of orange or red. The least cold to...
Is this euphorbia?
Posted by socks
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socksUpdated I found the tag for this plant: euphorbia wulfenii shorty I've been so happy with it, love the leaf color, and when it bloomed last year, the flowers were almost neon. The tag says "yellow," but I would say more lime gre...
First time growing
Posted by Jones0731
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated Think of summer in your area as analogous to winter in, say, Chicago or upstate New York. In your area, late fall, winter and the first two or three weeks of spring will be the best growing weather. Good luck and good growing!
why is one of my pittosporum plants turning "yellowish green"
Posted by cottagecindy
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hosenemesisUpdated This is the best time to plant in Southern California- now until early December. I would get one the same size as the others. By next spring it may catch up. Renee
Hardy Hibiscus
Posted by dfaustclancy
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated This may not be the best time of year to plant the seeds. They love heat, and late spring might be better. They don't call it "hardy" for no reason! We have one of those and it's blooming constantly. It gets very little ...
Star Jasmine Growth
Posted by jbw1984
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socksUpdated What Renee said, the long tendrils are coming now so don't be worried about leaves. They will come. Star jasmine is unstoppable IMHO. I have it in a pot and edging our entire corner lot.
Plumeria/ Frangipani
Posted by gwlolo(9b/ Sunset 15)
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stanofhUpdated There are many who grow Plumeria in pots in the bay area. Hot spots like Livermore get great growth in pots all summer. So,just because they wont be a sure thing in ground..they are good if brought in winter..or kept out of the ra...
'Winter Zucchini' ?
Posted by queenofthemountain
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socksUpdated I yanked the zucchinis out last month, they were just mildewed and horrible, overgrown. Stuck in a couple zucchini seeds to see if I can get a harvest before it cools off. It has been in the 90's to 100 and the seeds sprouted fast...
SF Bay - Does anyone know where I can buy a Dwarf Avocado Tree?
Posted by rblythe
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jo_pyeweed(z9 SF Bay Area)Updated I bought a dwarf avocado - Little Cado - at OSH around this time last year. Cheers, Jo
Primula Japonica - in Pacifica?
Posted by dfaustclancy
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dfaustclancyUpdated Thanks everyone for the comments. I appreciate it. I also wanted Al to know I am so happy to see him here on the boards -- as you were one of the first posters I 'spoke' with many eons ago. Glad to see you are still gardening, and...
Beaumontia grandiglora..any pics?
Posted by stanofh
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23Updated It's a vine that gets big but also very heavy. The stems get really big. It needs room and a very strong support.
grow a climber rose in large container
Posted by roksee(Benicia SF Bay Area)
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roksee(Benicia SF Bay Area)Updated thank you everyone !
Moonflowers in Bay Area
Posted by dfaustclancy
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stanofhUpdated Yes-- a neighbor had one right here in Hayward. About 6-7' I think it was. That was about 7-8 years ago. So,hot summers are not needed.
Anyone tired of watering right now?
Posted by kittymoonbeam
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kittymoonbeamUpdated My best friend just got called away to work on a movie overseas so now I'm watering at his place too! I'll be wearing one of the camelbak packs before long.
Who planted new things in the middle of summer
Posted by melle_sacto(Z9/Sunset 14 CA)
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realityfaeryUpdated You're not alone! That's all we have been doing it seems this summer. We created 3 new flower beds two weekends ago and planted Star Jasmine, 2 butterball hibiscus, 2 crown of bohemia hibiscus, 2 flowering plum trees, cannas, and ...
Your worst companion planting
Posted by melle_sacto(Z9/Sunset 14 CA)
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wcgypsy(10 / Sunset 23)Updated Not mine, but a sight that I pass every day and wonder if they'll pull something out. They haven't yet, so they must like it.....a long row of alternating red and white roses and Bird of Paradise....
Best tangerine/mandarin tree for central valley
Posted by bbblueyes
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bbblueyesUpdated Thanks for the replies. I may have found the answer on the Citrus forum. I didn't know there was a citrus forum - I'm a newbie. I think I may get a Gold Nugget mandarin. A few people said they're even more cold resistant than the ...
Import T. cacao to CA
Posted by theo247(7b NC)
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gobluedjm 9/18 CAUpdated Check the State of CA gov't website for regulations. It may get taken from you at the border and you may never see it again. Leave it with a friend or relative to remember you. You can say its been grown indoors but whether they b...
What's your take on pot feet?
Posted by catkim(San Diego 10/24)
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chadinlg Zone 9b Los Gatos CAUpdated Raising the pot doesn't necessarily help with drainage as long as the drain hole is not getting blocked. Contact with the ground will allow excess water to wick away preventing that whole perched water table scenario... Raised pot...
OT, but interesting for our world
Posted by CA Kate z9
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calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9Updated It is very interesting. I have a feeling that it is not as simple as shown. There is no mention of the amount of energy used in the process. If this were efficient, I think many industries would jump at the opportunity. Any time a...
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