tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post2816473055294449385..comments2024-03-28T08:19:49.389-07:00Comments on danger garden: Wednesday Vignette, I will attempt to replicate thisdanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-82165020305705319442018-05-17T17:20:30.624-07:002018-05-17T17:20:30.624-07:00That is an impressive patch of purple!That is an impressive patch of purple!Evan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-90038251638624414682018-05-17T10:20:33.206-07:002018-05-17T10:20:33.206-07:00I am looking forward to see you duplicating this g...I am looking forward to see you duplicating this gorgeous vignette in your garden. The only Echium I ever saw in person had a bluish-purple bloom, not pink; such an amazing sight, it stopped me in my tracks.chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73710341638492128522018-05-17T08:49:09.294-07:002018-05-17T08:49:09.294-07:00It's a thing of beauty, glad you agree.It's a thing of beauty, glad you agree.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-79767970587565375932018-05-17T08:48:45.801-07:002018-05-17T08:48:45.801-07:00I'll try to remember to call your attention to...I'll try to remember to call your attention to them...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64410191845893632192018-05-17T08:48:23.237-07:002018-05-17T08:48:23.237-07:00E. wildpretii stays a little smaller than the othe...E. wildpretii stays a little smaller than the other ones you grow. It's just a large rosette instead of a branching beast. Well that's until it blooms and seeds around. Then you'd have a mini-forest.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-15127584569322307592018-05-17T08:47:01.457-07:002018-05-17T08:47:01.457-07:00I took a photo on Congress Ave of a big pile someo...I took a photo on Congress Ave of a big pile someone had pulled out of a planting bed. I should have included it here.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-62159881671620582462018-05-17T08:46:15.445-07:002018-05-17T08:46:15.445-07:00Although it would cost me a bundle to acquire that...Although it would cost me a bundle to acquire that much Tradescantia. Mine will be a limited enjoyment.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52370535927625702772018-05-17T08:45:09.667-07:002018-05-17T08:45:09.667-07:00Yes ma'm!Yes ma'm! danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-20899327484307943052018-05-17T08:44:46.791-07:002018-05-17T08:44:46.791-07:00Oh yes! That house pains scheme sounds fabulous! Y...Oh yes! That house pains scheme sounds fabulous! Ya we've got the clay, plus the cold winter wet. It's not fun. danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-17700406744349522792018-05-17T08:40:45.731-07:002018-05-17T08:40:45.731-07:00The Echium reads a little more silver IRL, the hai...The Echium reads a little more silver IRL, the hairs reflect the light, it shimmers!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-1797401273334539792018-05-16T15:48:12.690-07:002018-05-16T15:48:12.690-07:00Oh gosh, wow! My heart is going pitter-patter...se...Oh gosh, wow! My heart is going pitter-patter...seriously. That Echium is such a lovely color (I love the purple ones, too). Of course, my climate is too cold for them, but they're awesome. And the combination with the Tradescantia--wow!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-32563932091171809332018-05-16T13:38:49.133-07:002018-05-16T13:38:49.133-07:00Oooh - that's fantastic! And lucky you who got...Oooh - that's fantastic! And lucky you who got not only the personal tour of UC Davis, but also got to spend time in Gerhard's garden. I hope I catch your posts on that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-26948096532695539032018-05-16T12:35:29.903-07:002018-05-16T12:35:29.903-07:00I really have to try Echium wildpretii. My succes...I really have to try Echium wildpretii. My success with Echium is going to my head I think. Of course, the difficulty of finding a spot for a plant that size must also be dealt with.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-70439889896698239062018-05-16T11:24:01.730-07:002018-05-16T11:24:01.730-07:00Nope, no echiums in Austin. I can only assume that...Nope, no echiums in Austin. I can only assume that's due to our stifling summer humidity with no nighttime cool-downs. That's what does in kangaroo paws, agastache, and other plants I covet. Purple heart, however -- we can't kill it.Pam/Digging https://www.penick.net/digginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02816325728373530024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-83370660767776730802018-05-16T11:12:18.122-07:002018-05-16T11:12:18.122-07:00Really splendid combo and it'll look even nice...Really splendid combo and it'll look even nicer in your garden where you can enjoy it every day!Peter/Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499260699813618283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-86970989804566804042018-05-16T11:00:58.429-07:002018-05-16T11:00:58.429-07:00Fabulous combo. Silver and burgundy always look we...Fabulous combo. Silver and burgundy always look well together, IMO. Lime green, too. :)Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-3404998220783222712018-05-16T10:38:56.078-07:002018-05-16T10:38:56.078-07:00I LOVE IT! Last summer I painted my house medium g...I LOVE IT! Last summer I painted my house medium gray with eggplant trim. I love using dark burgundy plants. I had not thought about gray. I know the Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) grows like weeds here like in Austin! Echium wildpretti or other Echium don't like our heavy clay soil. Looking forward to seeing this combo in your garden.www.ravenscourtgardens. comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352192526462955088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-38344643177199741842018-05-16T08:33:52.198-07:002018-05-16T08:33:52.198-07:00I don't think I ever would have thought of usi...I don't think I ever would have thought of using this deep purple and smoky gray together in a foliage combo. I like gray foliage, but I never quite know what to do with it, so I don't use it much.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com