Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Wednesday Vignette - California plant haul

After they spent a full day in the trunk of our rental car I couldn't wait to get my new plants out, into the light at our hotel in Ventura, CA. Once done I sat down in the cushy hotel chair and had to laugh at the vignette I'd (unintentionally) created. Then I took a photo, of course.

The view from outside isn't quite as dreamy. In fact Andrew was concerned I might be pushing the limits of acceptable behavior.

Left to right: Grevillea pteridifolia, Senna artemisioides, grafted cactus thingies, Euphorbia flanaganii...

Close up of the Euphorbia flanaganii...

Leucadendron discolor 'Pom Pom' and Aloe brevifolia. Wednesday Vignettes is hosted by Flutter & Hum.

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16 comments:

  1. Jane StrongJanuary 20, 2016

    Where did you find that Euphorbia flanaganii? It's awesome.

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    1. danger gardenJanuary 21, 2016

      Sunset Nursery, Denise (AGO) mentioned it in a blog post and since I knew I would be nearby I made note!
      http://agrowingobsession.com/?p=70286

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  2. outlawgardenerJanuary 20, 2016

    Nice haul! Can't believe that you bought grafted cactus thingies after we've both mocked them. I got some last summer and not in the muted color of yours but rather in those seemingly unnatural day glo colors. Euphorbia flanaganii is such an interesting plant, each one is such an individual! A cool vignette today!

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    1. danger gardenJanuary 21, 2016

      I loved the color of those "grafted cactus thingies" and had to have them. Crazy right?

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  3. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)January 20, 2016

    Aaah, how I love the words "plant haul."

    You were quite restrained, but you had to pack everything into a suitcase, right?

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    1. danger gardenJanuary 21, 2016

      Actually I carried them all on in a tote bag. The suitcase was being checked and already busting at the seams.

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  4. AlisonJanuary 20, 2016

    Love it! Nigel would be accusing me of unacceptable behavior too, if I did something similar, but really, he should talk, right?

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    1. danger gardenJanuary 21, 2016

      Right! I had to admit the plastic bags weren't the best look but I didn't want to get moisture on the window sill.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 20, 2016

    That Euphorbia looks like an escapee from Pan's Labyrinth (in a good way).

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  6. Beth at PlantPostingsJanuary 20, 2016

    Cute! I agree with Ricki. As always, Loree, you've found some awesome plants. Great vignette for today!

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    1. danger gardenJanuary 21, 2016

      Thank you Beth. I could have bought so much more...

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  7. Kris PetersonJanuary 20, 2016

    The Grevillea and the Senna are new to me but I look forward to seeing them in your garden. Did you get to the Australian Native Plants Nursery?

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    1. danger gardenJanuary 21, 2016

      I did, it was wonderful! (and both of the plants you mention came from there)

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  8. ReneeJanuary 20, 2016

    That Euphorbia flanaganii is great and so interesting looking. I assume it will go in a pot? Also, I have one of those sennas and they're great. Mine is about to start blooming.

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    1. danger gardenJanuary 21, 2016

      Yes indeed, into a container for the Euphorbia. Jo, owner of the Australian Native Plant nursery where I purchased the Senna, encouraged me to put it in the ground...and after researching it a bit I think I will do just that.

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