I'm a newcomer here, but I will tell you my opinion - watching from the sidelines. I really like the gallery directly to this forum, and I welcome their presence here. (I've read about problems in the forum). Here I was to learn a lot of new varieties and plants as anywhere else. I also like to look at what the gardens are in other countries, see it all from the inside. Every day here check whether there is any new pictures again:) Thanks to all those who find the time to put your plant pictures here!

Ireena

Sam you're very naughty. Nice 'Elizabeth'.

Nice plant, sure is a species I wish I could grow.

All mine croaked this year (including a nice sized species plant). Definitely not a plant for the midwest. I might try another one and hope for a not so hot year next year.

Anyone else growing this out there?

I know firefighter Will has some to share! (hint, hint)

'Bump's Blue'
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-Sam

A variegated Tsuga mertensiana.
ID?
Mike
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Mike, Talon Buchholz found one he named 'Mountain Lights', but I never saw such a big one as yours which is also nice stable...
Please, can you show us a pic of your whole specimen?
Thanks!

Here ya go Edwin.
Mike
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Wow, Mike!
I bet it's located in the shady location...

Did you became it from Talon directly or indirectly?

Wow, that's awesome! I love variegated conifers, and I love Tsuga mertensiana; therefore I'm somewhat envious.

-Sam

I found it as a small seedling in the mountains while hiking.
Mike

Mike, that's a very nice find!
It's time that you will give it a name and let us know :0)

My previous picture of 'Bump's Blue' did not turn out properly, so I photographed it on a nice cloudy day so that its true color was evident.
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-Sam