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Polygala flower after the freeze


Polygala flower after the freeze

Some plants might not make it after our unusual big freeze but some came out looking beautiful.



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Very pretty!!!!

23 Jan, 2012

 

that is lovely.

23 Jan, 2012

 

Yes, it's a really tough shrub!

23 Jan, 2012

 

Thank you Paul and Stickitoffee.

23 Jan, 2012

 

Delonix,
The freeze didn't even wilt a single leaf on this shrub. It's like it doesn't feel the cold. I'm so glad it's tough.

23 Jan, 2012

 

Mine has surprised me by blooming all winter!

23 Jan, 2012

 

Like Delonix says, it's a really tough shrub.

23 Jan, 2012

 

Wow...............that is stunning............

23 Jan, 2012

amy
Amy
 

Very very beautiful !

23 Jan, 2012

 

I think it's hardiness rating is down to around 20ºF/-6.7ºC., although, not sure how long it can tolerate this temp.

Here's some info from San Marcos Grower's up in Santa Barbara, CA.

http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=1311

24 Jan, 2012

 

Thanks Milky and Amy. It's a real beautiful shrub to have in the garden. Makes it's presence known...and very hardy too. ;o)

24 Jan, 2012

 

Delonix,
Let's hope we don't feel those kind of temperatures here again!
I'm going to cover my tropical plants for Thursday....I'm not sure they can survive another freeze.

24 Jan, 2012

 

Are you expecting more freezing temps?

24 Jan, 2012

 

Yes.....
Very unusual for here....will last until February 5th.

Maybe this tv weatherman doesn't know what he's on about...I just look at the weather on line.
The lowest is 3C. That's not too bad....

24 Jan, 2012

 

That's crazy! I hope the weather people are wrong!

25 Jan, 2012

 

I don't know......I have a baaaad feeling.

I will keep you informed.

25 Jan, 2012

 

You are dealing with really cold weather and here we're going into extended warm to hot weather. I wouldn't be surprised if we have temps more than 85ºF/29ºC. over the several days! It's Crazy! It's not unusual for it to get this warm, but it's not too common for it to be so warm for such an extended period of time. The average high for this time of year is only 70ºF/21ºC.

25 Jan, 2012

 

Better the weather you have at the moment than what we're dealing with.
These temperatures are not common here.

25 Jan, 2012

 

Gorgeous Alex, such a beautiful colour too!

25 Jan, 2012

 

Thank you Janey. ;o)

26 Jan, 2012

 

Alexandramou:

Yes, it sounds very unusual for such cold weather, where you live. Hope it warms up soon.

Today it was 80ºF/27ºC...and tomorrow may be up to around 87ºF/31ºC. It's definitely feeling somewhat like summer. :>)

26 Jan, 2012

 

31C!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

26 Jan, 2012

 

Where I live it was 84ºF/29ºC. today. Although, I think other parts of inland San Diego County got higher than 31ºC.

27 Jan, 2012



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