November Flower Photos of the Day

[Denise]

Thanks Denise. High Voltage is so beautiful this time of year.

Darren, those are some really intense colors. I'm hoping  for a warmer than normal winter here. I still have my Cindy's Heart and High Voltage outside. I would love to keep them out all winter. We'll see.

John, you are in Texas, right? I am in N. California and still have my High Voltage and Simple Pleasures outside. The lowest it's gotten is about 39 so far.... I'm thinking I'll leave them outside unless it hits freezing? Wondering if I should risk it though?

[Doll]

Yes, I live in Houston. Plants in pots can't withstand the cold temps as well as those in the ground. I think because the roots get cold. You'll know if they get too cold because the leaves will droop. If that should happen bring them inside immediately and they will bounce back in a few hours. It's already gotten down to 35 once here so far. Since my pots are sunk in the ground they came through fine. I have moved about half of my plants inside so far. My High Voltage are planted directly in the ground. I will wait till the last minute to dig them up.

[Denise]

Yes, I live in Houston. Plants in pots can't withstand the cold temps as well as those in the ground. I think because the roots get cold. You'll know if they get too cold because the leaves will droop. If that should happen bring them inside immediately and they will bounce back in a few hours. It's already gotten down to 35 once here so far. Since my pots are sunk in the ground they came through fine. I have moved about half of my plants inside so far. My High Voltage are planted directly in the ground. I will wait till the last minute to dig them up.

Thanks for the advice. I know the droop you're talking about. It happened to my Bonnie Lass the first night it got into the 40's and I was so bummed....but like you said, a few hours in the house and it bounced right back! Phew! I guess I will just continue to keep an eye on the bigger ones..

[Ernest]

Farmer D, great photos as usual. Thanks for showing Scarlet Beauty. I just got a 4" size SB from HVH. That Vin Beaujolais looks like a must-have also.

Charlie, I'm using 1/2 lb Special Blend and 1/2 lb Booster in my EZ Flo injector; also doing a weekly hose spray with the same mix and another weekly spray with Super Nova. What is the shelf life of Super Nova? I found an old bottle in a cabinet and figure it is at least two or three years old. ( I have no good explanation for why I bought it and never used it).

 Thanks Denise. I'll pass along the compliment to my wife who selected our house. My only input was that the yard must be large enough to accomodate lots of tropical plants. Are you subject to freezes in your part of the Bay Area? I grew up in San Jose and don't recall any freezes in the Santa Clara valley but I'm not sure I can trust adolescent memories.

[Denise]

 Thanks Denise. I'll pass along the compliment to my wife who selected our house. My only input was that the yard must be large enough to accomodate lots of tropical plants. Are you subject to freezes in your part of the Bay Area? I grew up in San Jose and don't recall any freezes in the Santa Clara valley but I'm not sure I can trust adolescent memories.

Looks like you got your large yard

Yes, we do get some freezes here. In 2009 we even got one day of snow!! I am sure a lot of the people on this forum would laugh at our little snow storm though! It sure was fun for the kids that day though!

[motherof4]

Great photos Ernest...doll darren and denise.....denise most of mine are outside ...I am trying plankets plant covers this year.....darren and ernest...I think your areas are perfect for hibs...just beautiful...and David your garden is so pretty...luv peppermint drop..and kristen luv your hummingbird shots.....here are some blooms from this week....Lynette

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and the rest...

[Denise]

Lynette, they all look great! Look how bright your Confection Perfection is! Mine was so pale last week when it bloomed. I'm guessing because it has been inside a lot of the time now that it's been getting colder. Beautiful!

[motherof4]

Denise....the cold or heat does not affect confection perfection.....just keeps budding up..

[davidwood]

Lynett, so nice, your Confection Perfection is a treat to see.

 I have also had a treat today, Magnifique with a pair of blooms, truth is this is not an easy cv to look after, well it certainly isn't here, I get about 1 bud in 4 to bloom and its taken me over 2 years to get the bush to some sort of decent shape, but when it does blooms its worth all the hassle.
Also had Samba Dancer today as well, must be the day in Vietnam for doubles.

[roadrunner]

David, any Magnifique blooms would be a treat as far as I'm concerned.  Those look great, I'm envious.  I haven't had much success with it.  It grows well here but just doesn't bloom much.  I don't recall any buds or blooms this year and I've had the plant for over 3 years.  I think I'll let it know that I will be replacing it with Prosperity next month and see if that encourages it. 

dave

[Ernest]

Lynette, thank you for sharing those beautiful pictures. Your Confection Perfection has the most vibrant colors I've seen in that cultivar. Exuberance also looks like a real winner. Judging from the photos posted each day it seems I'm about the only one who doesn't have Cindy's Heart and Confection Perfection. That deficiency will have to be corrected as soon as they become available. You are correct that this area in southern California is ideal for growing--actually makes the process somewhat idiot-proof. I spent several years neglecting my plants in every way possible and yet they survived. Now that I am giving them  more proper care they are thriving.

David congratulations on those Magnifique blooms. I have a small plant that looked like it was receding in the pot so I put it in the ground where it is partially shaded by a large pomegranate tree and it is now showing new growth but no buds as yet. If I can get blooms anywhere close to the quality of yours I will be most pleased.

Erny

[Charlie]

Very pretty, Lynette. Exuberance and Hollywood Starlet caught my eye - very few people have those so far.

Ernest, the Supernova should be good since it was stored in a cabinet. You can use it mixed with fertilizer and apply it at the same time you fertilize the plants. Or you can spray it on the leaves of the hibiscus but you would need a good sprayer to make that convenient  since your plants are so large now.

Charlie

[davidwood]

David, any Magnifique blooms would be a treat as far as I'm concerned.  Those look great, I'm envious.  I haven't had much success with it.  It grows well here but just doesn't bloom much.  I don't recall any buds or blooms this year and I've had the plant for over 3 years.  I think I'll let it know that I will be replacing it with Prosperity next month and see if that encourages it. 

dave

Haha ok tell it but dont get rid, the pleasure mine gives me when it does bloom is worth the wait and I am sure yours will come good, thing is its so temperamental, it for sure doesn't like the rain [ I actually bring it in when heavy rain is forecast], to sunny and the blooms drop, to shady means no blooms, if it decides to grow a new branch I think why that way? why not try straight up for a change, but then like today it rewards with a pair of blooms like that and all is forgotten for a few hours.