tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post618554101464749110..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: The Changes I MadeHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-78644240686611724572013-11-06T11:28:23.964-08:002013-11-06T11:28:23.964-08:00The purple added so much more than I ever expected...The purple added so much more than I ever expected. I think I'll start consulting the color wheel from now on!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-78047180329332005552013-11-03T15:06:02.961-08:002013-11-03T15:06:02.961-08:00Holley I love the colors too and especially comple...Holley I love the colors too and especially complemented by purple.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-24796514729680864442013-11-03T05:41:46.635-08:002013-11-03T05:41:46.635-08:00I have really enjoyed the angelonias. I will miss...I have really enjoyed the angelonias. I will miss them next year. I'm not one to buy a lot of annuals - not sure why I bought these, but I'm glad I did!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-57822771120874584672013-11-03T05:40:58.802-08:002013-11-03T05:40:58.802-08:00In our harsh sunlight, an "explosion" of...In our harsh sunlight, an "explosion" of color is needed! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-4642579066489532722013-11-03T05:40:17.963-08:002013-11-03T05:40:17.963-08:00Yes, you're right - I do love the complementar...Yes, you're right - I do love the complementary combination of purple and yellow together. And the red does help it pop a bit. Wish I could stumble into more color combinations that work together. I think I'm going to have to start consulting a color wheel!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-63390973835687409202013-11-03T05:38:37.389-08:002013-11-03T05:38:37.389-08:00Well, maybe I'll just do this! I planted load...Well, maybe I'll just do this! I planted loads of them. I'm not one to do much digging and replanting, but I could dig some up, put them in a pot, and overwinter them in the garage where they wouldn't freeze. I think my husband would be impressed, too! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-69815986320478791582013-11-03T05:37:09.418-08:002013-11-03T05:37:09.418-08:00I am such a lazy gardener, but maybe I will dig up...I am such a lazy gardener, but maybe I will dig up some of the bulbs. They would look nice in a pot. Thanks for the tip!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-53987612093456646772013-11-03T05:36:19.549-08:002013-11-03T05:36:19.549-08:00Oh, I do hope that you add a little bit of red and...Oh, I do hope that you add a little bit of red and purple to the mix - and that you love it. I'll be waiting for a 'report'! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-2203786280342584182013-11-03T05:35:12.784-08:002013-11-03T05:35:12.784-08:00I do love the peacock orchids. What is interestin...I do love the peacock orchids. What is interesting is that they are supposed to bloom in autumn, but mine have bloomed some in June, some in August, and now some in October. I think they're confused!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-62686483417565538942013-11-03T05:34:16.730-08:002013-11-03T05:34:16.730-08:00This is hot lips - but it has reverted back to mos...This is hot lips - but it has reverted back to mostly just red. No more lips! :O)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-15775619994369723312013-11-03T05:33:38.290-08:002013-11-03T05:33:38.290-08:00I think bold colors work well here, in our harsh s...I think bold colors work well here, in our harsh sunlight. I do have an area where I have tried to use mostly pastels - but even there I have a red salvia and an orange rose!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-43573473342216894872013-11-02T12:35:27.112-07:002013-11-02T12:35:27.112-07:00I love what you've done. I'm a fan of bold...I love what you've done. I'm a fan of bold, bright colors, and it would never occur to me NOT to put some blue or purple in with the reds and yellows. It really does work perfectly. Angelonia is among my favorite annuals. Really indestructible, and they bloom forever. Plus they actually like the heat!Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-63652447297796709532013-11-02T09:18:48.543-07:002013-11-02T09:18:48.543-07:00I googled it, and OH! how fabulous they are! You ...I googled it, and OH! how fabulous they are! You are right - they would be perfect for this bed!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-64404316013335531132013-11-02T07:02:54.370-07:002013-11-02T07:02:54.370-07:00I think I need to look at the color wheel more oft...I think I need to look at the color wheel more often when putting in plants! Perhaps I should follow all the advice I read more often!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-87588588044866260782013-11-02T07:01:14.427-07:002013-11-02T07:01:14.427-07:00Thank you, Lorraine. It's nice to be pleased ...Thank you, Lorraine. It's nice to be pleased - at least for a season!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-6943906980120729142013-11-02T07:00:36.922-07:002013-11-02T07:00:36.922-07:00Oh, Cher - I get something the way I want and then...Oh, Cher - I get something the way I want and then something dies! ;)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-42926662588342878302013-11-02T07:00:12.871-07:002013-11-02T07:00:12.871-07:00You're right - I'm no color expert, but th...You're right - I'm no color expert, but the purple really added a lot to the red and yellow!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-72257185881139937622013-11-02T06:58:13.736-07:002013-11-02T06:58:13.736-07:00I didn't realize the Peacock Orchid wouldn'...I didn't realize the Peacock Orchid wouldn't come back when I planted so many! I will have to find another substitute for it.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-60456976060747791152013-11-02T06:51:20.664-07:002013-11-02T06:51:20.664-07:00It makes me smile every morning - to me, that is s...It makes me smile every morning - to me, that is success!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-58691896279360705962013-11-02T06:50:29.835-07:002013-11-02T06:50:29.835-07:00I guess the purple balances the bright red and yel...I guess the purple balances the bright red and yellow colors, and gives the eye just enough to rest a bit.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-16827671990917159962013-11-02T06:49:37.128-07:002013-11-02T06:49:37.128-07:00I was surprised how much the purple really added t...I was surprised how much the purple really added to the red and yellow flowers. My Hot Lips has reverted back to almost all red, but I still like it.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-64587213749521906902013-11-02T06:47:28.373-07:002013-11-02T06:47:28.373-07:00I used to not like yellow as much, either. Maybe ...I used to not like yellow as much, either. Maybe it's my failing eyesight that makes me like brighter colors more and more!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-89378330404852781522013-11-02T06:46:32.243-07:002013-11-02T06:46:32.243-07:00I do like yellow in a garden. It catches the eye,...I do like yellow in a garden. It catches the eye, and reminds me of sunshine.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-52625148862899679322013-11-01T23:35:32.325-07:002013-11-01T23:35:32.325-07:00And it's looking fabulous indeed Holley! An ex...And it's looking fabulous indeed Holley! An explosion of well coordinated colours and the planting is beautiful!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-76137918169109919722013-11-01T23:23:25.086-07:002013-11-01T23:23:25.086-07:00Looking good! Isn't purple opposite yellow on ...Looking good! Isn't purple opposite yellow on the color wheel? That's why it works and then the red makes those two pop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com