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Interesting plant.

My first time with this climber, its done really well. I find most annual Ipomaeas are good late summer plants. I aways push a few seeds in the ground at the base of roses or clematis/sweetpeas and forget about them.
I then get a pleasant suprise when they bloom. As I type this, looking out of the window I can see Ipomaea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue' I.lobata (as above) and an Ipomaea that has white with purple stripe blooms. I find they thrive in my dry,thin and poor soil.

I only have one now but I've had several over the years. maybe I'll try and replace them next year.

remember that the moss has a 'sponge effect' in helping to retain moisture which helps the bonsai.

arnt they Hywel. im am amazed at how many there are and how different they are...

Belated Happy Birthday Peter ! I'm glad you enjoyed the day.
That crassula looks an interesting plant. I think it's a fascinating genus alogether.

I grew this too this year Poaanna.....arent the flowers gorgeous. I love the way they shade through.......

Happy Birthday from me tooo..;-))

pity about the camera but your description was sooo good.
i adore the crassula rupestis. mine even attracted my brothers eye and he dosent do house plants....

your description of the alpine house brought back memories of a park i used to play in as a child. if it was raining wed take cover in on of the two victorian glasshouses. all the pots sunk into the tables. oh the smell was lovely...
glad you enjoyed your day out...;-))

Happy birthday ! Thanks for describing your outing, and I always enjoy your memories of years gone by....

A pity your camera wasn't working while you were visiting Wisley. That was a lucky coincidence about the Crassula. The rooted sections look very healthy !

Oh you lucky person, to have a Hottentot, wow!!!!!!!!!!!

a good days work then well done.
I scoop midge larvae out of the water but and chuck them in the pond for the fish. they go mad for them.

i have the same problem with my kalanchoe. i find them growing all over.

Nice photo Poaannua, don't see the commas very often.

Lovely to have that greenhouse with seedlings and little plants at standing level. No bending down, great.

Cute ;0) Hel.xxx.

thats a great photo.

I shall have to pop in one day as I often pass the sign for Eversley on the B3349.

A lot of effort. Does the gold fish get lonely?

thanks. I've heard cacti just not succulents. But thats part of what this site is for and believe me I'm using it to its fullest

Cute pic ~
Well done, Blue Tit. :o)

these look awesome but being a newbie what exactly is a succulent?Edible?

Lovely, like the bright colours.

what a gorgeous rose, such a soft colour too.

very nice it is too.

its a good time for my sedums too. they are all doing well this summer.

Looks attractive on the rock garden...

Pretty yellow...

it is the best scent in my garden at the moment. the honeysuckle just cant compete.

Flowering well.... :o)

i.ve found this one in my garden Poannua. thanks to u i know what it is. its a great colour..