tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post5314163040830384093..comments2024-01-19T10:47:36.411-08:00Comments on Roses and Other Gardening Joys: Best Perennial, August 2011HolleyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-50656496591192520622011-09-01T07:12:18.434-07:002011-09-01T07:12:18.434-07:00Bluestem - I've had this for several years, an...Bluestem - I've had this for several years, and yes, it does reseed. But mine reseeds nearby, so it helps to fill in that area, and the unwanted ones are easily pulled. I haven't found it reseeding outside this area.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-86312538630262378832011-08-31T20:46:27.946-07:002011-08-31T20:46:27.946-07:00Have you experienced any reseeding yet? If not, yo...Have you experienced any reseeding yet? If not, you will. The seedlings come up everywhere. That is my only issue with the plant. I decided to remove mine a couple of years ago, but I still have seedlings popping up. Still, it is a pretty and tough plant.Michael - Plano Prairie Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288991916201553454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-90217379729092903212011-08-25T06:14:33.417-07:002011-08-25T06:14:33.417-07:00Pam - haha Glad you got into the spirit of thing...Pam - haha Glad you got into the spirit of things!<br /><br />GWGT - I love this plant because nothing fazes it. I love reliability!<br /><br />Malar - I love its color, too. So cheerful.<br /><br />Cat - Isn't it a great plant? I am impressed with it every year!<br /><br />flaneurgardening - Yes, it is wonderful to have garden staples, especially ones that can take our heat!<br /><br />HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-5902777431050248532011-08-25T05:52:25.284-07:002011-08-25T05:52:25.284-07:00my first impressions was a Lavatera so had to look...my first impressions was a Lavatera so had to look it up and they are related but Pavonia a new one on me. Gives a lot back to you for so little effort. Well deserved of the acolade Holley (and so especially was your chosen rose). Now I'm wondering what the groundcover surprise it...await next instalmentLaura Bloomsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163589497828975276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-57147693737497199692011-08-25T03:14:11.968-07:002011-08-25T03:14:11.968-07:00This is new to me too. I am zone 8 wonder how it ...This is new to me too. I am zone 8 wonder how it would perform here...it's very pretty.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-68823904695262585722011-08-24T22:45:20.039-07:002011-08-24T22:45:20.039-07:00It's always great to have that sort of garden ...It's always great to have that sort of garden staples that just go on and on, no matter what. And it looks like a great performer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-37184775872319068842011-08-24T19:55:05.556-07:002011-08-24T19:55:05.556-07:00Ah, yes! Pavonia is a favorite in my garden as we...Ah, yes! Pavonia is a favorite in my garden as well...it just keeps on going through this wicked weather!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-1976617123020683472011-08-24T19:12:44.630-07:002011-08-24T19:12:44.630-07:00That's very lovely Pavonia!That's very lovely Pavonia!Malarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421349464010347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-46392151582045482492011-08-24T17:59:32.878-07:002011-08-24T17:59:32.878-07:00I too am unfamiliar with Pavonia, but it is pretty...I too am unfamiliar with Pavonia, but it is pretty. Great that it is so tough in this crazy weather.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-86633098089139788592011-08-24T16:48:34.163-07:002011-08-24T16:48:34.163-07:00Dear Holley, I did jump up, and cheer and clap -- ...Dear Holley, I did jump up, and cheer and clap -- Honestly. Beautiful blooms. P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-65923598398011068922011-08-24T12:40:55.597-07:002011-08-24T12:40:55.597-07:00Giga - That closeup makes them look much larger th...Giga - That closeup makes them look much larger than they really are. They are much smaller than the hibiscus blooms, although you're right - they are very bright and do look similar.<br /><br />Christina - I hope you can find it. It is not easy to find, although I've seen it showing up more and more. Late summer is a good time to try to find it.<br /><br />Flower Lady - It would HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-65044712259904020162011-08-24T11:39:58.157-07:002011-08-24T11:39:58.157-07:00Wow, what a tough yet pretty flower! Do you have t...Wow, what a tough yet pretty flower! Do you have to trim it back or do you let it grow free?Bumble Lush Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729677514605178020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-128336858177516942011-08-24T10:06:06.921-07:002011-08-24T10:06:06.921-07:00I've never even heard of pavonia before but ca...I've never even heard of pavonia before but can see why you love it. The color is wonderful and if it can survive a summer like we've all been having this year then it certainly is a winner.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-5053221984497135682011-08-24T08:13:16.721-07:002011-08-24T08:13:16.721-07:00Holley, your pavonia is such a lovely plant. It is...Holley, your pavonia is such a lovely plant. It is amazing that it is capable to bloom so well in your heat. I will put it on my perennial wish list, since it should do well for me, too, when it does for you. I don't recall seeing it here in the nurseries, though. <br />Christinaorganicgardendreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122516730008378516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7485248345006754419.post-16966939485529049782011-08-24T08:06:22.491-07:002011-08-24T08:06:22.491-07:00Ślicznie kwitnie Twoja pavonia.Kwiatki są podobne ...Ślicznie kwitnie Twoja pavonia.Kwiatki są podobne do kwiatów hibiskusa. PozdrawiamGigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.com