tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post1303693599201805278..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: The Problem with my PenstemonHolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-21045897835499632752012-09-28T05:58:03.294-07:002012-09-28T05:58:03.294-07:00I love getting new plants to try, but I do rely on...I love getting new plants to try, but I do rely on the tried and true a lot. It makes gardening a lot less stressful!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-67054202970487433152012-09-28T05:57:02.514-07:002012-09-28T05:57:02.514-07:00What a great idea! I never thought of that - and ...What a great idea! I never thought of that - and what an easy way to get as many as I need!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-21910948017114373102012-09-28T05:56:09.833-07:002012-09-28T05:56:09.833-07:00You're right - they are quite airy! That does...You're right - they are quite airy! That does make a difference. I hope your penstemons win the battle against the voles, and bloom beautifully for you.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-38658776430352243612012-09-28T05:55:21.403-07:002012-09-28T05:55:21.403-07:00I think around 7 would be just perfect - you'r...I think around 7 would be just perfect - you're right. I hope mine last through our winters - it should, I think. Although, few years ago we had a bad freeze, and I gave up on a lot of plants that didn't make it through.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-50562636560802781722012-09-28T04:31:09.088-07:002012-09-28T04:31:09.088-07:00Having a lot of such a pretty plant is just the ti...Having a lot of such a pretty plant is just the ticket and why not...who wouldn't want more...I have doen the same thing only to add more and more of favs...Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-49176396668705817632012-09-27T20:22:44.408-07:002012-09-27T20:22:44.408-07:00I like to grow penstemon from seed -- easy to get ...I like to grow penstemon from seed -- easy to get lots that way!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-77169098149901717582012-09-27T20:01:08.502-07:002012-09-27T20:01:08.502-07:00Ha, very true! Penstemons are so airy, too, so yo...Ha, very true! Penstemons are so airy, too, so you need more of them to make an impact! I just bought some Penstemons this year, three of them. They have been fighting off the voles, though, so I haven't gotten many blooms. I have high hopes for them, though!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-40390136753140749982012-09-27T11:59:56.361-07:002012-09-27T11:59:56.361-07:00Yes you have to plant Penstemons in groups of at l...Yes you have to plant Penstemons in groups of at least 7 I think. But I have given up because they don't survive most winters. It's not only the frost, but frost together with wet soil is the problem.Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-18259219364145012072012-09-27T08:23:52.982-07:002012-09-27T08:23:52.982-07:00I am guilty of the same thing! In fact, I have be...I am guilty of the same thing! In fact, I have been thinning plants out in some of my garden areas. But for this spot, I think you're right - I really need those plants! :)HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-18167423799611752002012-09-27T06:19:54.178-07:002012-09-27T06:19:54.178-07:00What a tragedy that would be if I were to plant in...What a tragedy that would be if I were to plant in masses, only to have them not make it through the winter! I will have to look into the smooth penstemons.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-12197563555215683502012-09-27T06:17:41.637-07:002012-09-27T06:17:41.637-07:00I have been amazed at the number of Gulf Fritillar...I have been amazed at the number of Gulf Fritillary butterflies that are in my garden this year. They really are everywhere! I hope they continue to make my garden their home.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-66748803870840295562012-09-27T06:16:03.102-07:002012-09-27T06:16:03.102-07:00Yes, abundance - I need to not forget to plant in ...Yes, abundance - I need to not forget to plant in abundance!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-90692589244036850742012-09-27T06:15:30.687-07:002012-09-27T06:15:30.687-07:00It's still quite small, so I don't think i...It's still quite small, so I don't think it's quite ready to be divided, unfortunately. But, I look forward to being able to divide it in the future - and having free plants!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-12388063180669180372012-09-27T06:14:34.431-07:002012-09-27T06:14:34.431-07:00I think it will look a bit magical with the right ...I think it will look a bit magical with the right number of plantings there. At least, the butterflies will probably think so!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-15228790712301607702012-09-27T06:13:42.039-07:002012-09-27T06:13:42.039-07:00Actually, I'm thinking I had a couple more of ...Actually, I'm thinking I had a couple more of these that didn't make it, not sure though. And it would be a tragedy for sure if one was to plant in masses - then they didn't overwinter!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-91411620405536586852012-09-27T05:53:32.593-07:002012-09-27T05:53:32.593-07:00I've only been successful growing smooth penst...I've only been successful growing smooth penstemon (Penstemon digitalis). I've got plenty of it, in fact I just gave some away. All the other species I plant never make it through the winter. But your right, like most plants, they are far better in a mass.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-54998753961713305072012-09-27T05:40:52.462-07:002012-09-27T05:40:52.462-07:00I love how the butterflies are attracted to your f...I love how the butterflies are attracted to your flowers. I am jealous of the attention your flowers get from the butterflies. I would give a chance to fill itself in. Spend the money you save on another plant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-79008213330684718452012-09-27T04:59:02.720-07:002012-09-27T04:59:02.720-07:00A perfect example of simple abundance.A perfect example of simple abundance.Mary Pelleritohttp://mary-goingnative.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-48389579745598723692012-09-27T03:48:11.456-07:002012-09-27T03:48:11.456-07:00I am guilty and I mean so guilty of wanting insta...I am guilty and I mean so guilty of wanting instant impact. I often end up moving things when they fill in too much !LOL However , I say GO !stienerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185632332009295517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-83534595205705794032012-09-26T21:58:40.968-07:002012-09-26T21:58:40.968-07:00That's true, in this case more is better. Can ...That's true, in this case more is better. Can you divide that plant, so you get more?Kukkaiselämäähttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290634140893043265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-44792370486157651452012-09-26T19:36:50.442-07:002012-09-26T19:36:50.442-07:00I'm sure you will work your magic with the ma...I'm sure you will work your magic with the mass plantings, Holley, and I can't wait to see it!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-56572575532157366662012-09-26T19:22:23.816-07:002012-09-26T19:22:23.816-07:00I've never been good about planting in drifts....I've never been good about planting in drifts. When I plant in threes, one sometimes two doesn't overwinter. I love groups of penstemon. Your elfin pink looks a lot a little bit like an agastache. GirlSprouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029711241687325640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-29412732235236528822012-09-26T17:56:26.405-07:002012-09-26T17:56:26.405-07:00It has only been in the ground since spring, so it...It has only been in the ground since spring, so it's not quite big enough to divide. That would be the easy way to get a drift, if I was a lot more patient!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-43959853622245582912012-09-26T17:54:00.351-07:002012-09-26T17:54:00.351-07:00I think a drift of five would be beautiful here. ...I think a drift of five would be beautiful here. And it would be more beautiful as it filled in. I have a hard time buying 5 plants of the same, though. That's four other different types of plants I could be spending money on! :) But, in this case, I should have bought the entire drift of five!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-63269419793079459412012-09-26T17:51:53.505-07:002012-09-26T17:51:53.505-07:00Budgets are so hard to live by! And it seems that...Budgets are so hard to live by! And it seems that plants get more and more expensive. I find myself looking at prices a lot more than pretty plant pictures these days!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com