tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post6015660598084002324..comments2024-03-28T12:51:52.519-07:00Comments on danger garden: Mahonia, they're my favs at the end of Novemberdanger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-68419009026081012122016-12-02T12:11:52.558-08:002016-12-02T12:11:52.558-08:00There are a couple of uninteresting varieties. I s...There are a couple of uninteresting varieties. I special ordered 'Soft Caress' (which, by the way, I hate the name of almost as much as I hate the name of that Acteae 'Black Neglige' and that Clemetis you have. Why must they name plants after lingerie?) Anyway, 'Soft Caress' is only marginally hardy here, so I may have just purchased several very expensive annuals. We'll see, I HAD to have Mahonia in the planters out in front of my store!Bridgethttp://www.mahoniastudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-87844341403162339622016-11-28T13:37:45.701-08:002016-11-28T13:37:45.701-08:00'Soft Caress' is a little pricey isn't...'Soft Caress' is a little pricey isn't it? I wonder why?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-67743176700177011802016-11-28T13:37:16.780-08:002016-11-28T13:37:16.780-08:00It's Sasa palmata f. nebulosa...I love it EXCE...It's Sasa palmata f. nebulosa...I love it EXCEPT for the fact it insists on leaning over onto the patio.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-65980438740094614452016-11-28T13:35:36.145-08:002016-11-28T13:35:36.145-08:00I'm sorry Helen...I'm sorry Helen...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-84851714605590073742016-11-28T13:35:08.788-08:002016-11-28T13:35:08.788-08:00Hey, nice to hear from you! Are there many Mahonia...Hey, nice to hear from you! Are there many Mahonia available in Louisville?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-23826857962628545052016-11-28T11:23:26.800-08:002016-11-28T11:23:26.800-08:00I love your mahonias! Hopefully I can protect my g...I love your mahonias! Hopefully I can protect my gracilipes from the rabbits so they can grow up and get those wonderful red stems. I have 'Arthur Menzies' another x media, but it seems to want to grow up more before it blooms. Someday. I've simply got to keep an eye out for some affordable 'Soft Caress'. It's such a beautiful plant. Here are my (late) favorites for November: http://practicalplantgeek.blogspot.com/2016/11/november-2016-favorites-and-musings.htmlEvan Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732413653862912387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-81408415711147243122016-11-28T10:50:40.450-08:002016-11-28T10:50:40.450-08:00You betcha...T brought it to my attention and talk...You betcha...T brought it to my attention and talked me into it (love that girl).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-89514325817884036502016-11-28T10:19:52.657-08:002016-11-28T10:19:52.657-08:00What is the name of large leaf bamboo above the so...What is the name of large leaf bamboo above the soft caress? Those leaves are wonderfulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478086265712092241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-71495025336139655812016-11-28T06:57:36.453-08:002016-11-28T06:57:36.453-08:00Oh, the mahonias you West-Coast gardeners can grow...Oh, the mahonias you West-Coast gardeners can grow leave me turning green-bronzing-red with envy. I have a Mahonia, but it's the dwarf, suckering variety, with leaves that look crappy each spring and hardly any flowers. It was a failed experiment, I guess. Will try to find another home for it.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-37073714702709964922016-11-27T19:26:49.289-08:002016-11-27T19:26:49.289-08:00Love this post, Loree! That "Charity" ne...Love this post, Loree! That "Charity" next to the neighbors driveway has always been a looker, and "Soft Caress" is a perennial favorite. Bridgethttp://www.mahoniastudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-37400614273385565132016-11-27T15:52:18.228-08:002016-11-27T15:52:18.228-08:00Because you live where you can grow so many other ...Because you live where you can grow so many other cool things that we can't? And thank you, that's a very nice compliment!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-70057115440311561152016-11-27T15:50:33.392-08:002016-11-27T15:50:33.392-08:00Oh yes Alison you really should try both M. gracil...Oh yes Alison you really should try both M. gracilipes and 'Soft Caress' they're really fabulous, a little slow to establish, but fabulous.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-23495335974920162632016-11-27T15:48:36.378-08:002016-11-27T15:48:36.378-08:00Yay! Do not resist the power of the shade tolerant...Yay! Do not resist the power of the shade tolerant hardy Mahonia...give in!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-32742752804432319202016-11-27T15:47:27.086-08:002016-11-27T15:47:27.086-08:00Really? You're eating the wrong leftovers then...Really? You're eating the wrong leftovers then... (hehe) <br /><br />My'Indianola Silver' may be joining yours this year, we shall see...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-7768786647019323922016-11-27T15:45:56.278-08:002016-11-27T15:45:56.278-08:00Okay...reading your comment as "skeleton iced...Okay...reading your comment as "skeleton iced foliage" I'm thinking..."how does he know?"...because they do have the best icy shapes that form when freezing rain falls and coats their leaves, nothing you would know about however. And I'm glad to read you got yourself some M. 'Soft Caress' -- it's a good one!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-16437085300397684742016-11-27T15:40:25.216-08:002016-11-27T15:40:25.216-08:00Oh M. nevinii looks like a good one! A Joy Creek f...Oh M. nevinii looks like a good one! A Joy Creek find?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-73672640743424440452016-11-27T15:39:21.601-08:002016-11-27T15:39:21.601-08:00I didn't know that one by name, but looking it...I didn't know that one by name, but looking it up I can see why you like it AND why you plant it as a defense plant. They are deceptively painful.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-71661256249788978372016-11-27T15:29:28.200-08:002016-11-27T15:29:28.200-08:00I don't know, I think you're being a littl...I don't know, I think you're being a little hard on yourself -- considering where you live. It's not Oregon after all! (Mahonia aquifolium is our state flower)danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-60078806819310377472016-11-27T07:13:59.808-08:002016-11-27T07:13:59.808-08:00You have beautiful examples of a beautiful genus. ...You have beautiful examples of a beautiful genus. They are mostly under the radar here--wonder why? I've seen 'Soft Caress' for sale. It looks so fine where you have it contrasting with other foliage--well done. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-8598779481137470212016-11-26T22:19:41.430-08:002016-11-26T22:19:41.430-08:00My Mahonia 'Charity' always hangs onto the...My Mahonia 'Charity' always hangs onto the stems from last year's berries. I always have to pick them off, which can be a prickly chore. I've been meaning to try M. gracilipes or 'Soft Caress." Maybe next year.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-67802407521722525572016-11-26T19:29:07.988-08:002016-11-26T19:29:07.988-08:00You have quite a lovely collection! I didn't k...You have quite a lovely collection! I didn't know much about Mahonias until recently. I also didn't realize many of them are hardy to zone 5 and that some thrive in shade. This could be dangerous...Beth @ PlantPostingshttps://plantpostings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-19373943403983271532016-11-26T11:20:34.391-08:002016-11-26T11:20:34.391-08:00MMMmahonias! Even tastier than Thanksgiving lefto...MMMmahonias! Even tastier than Thanksgiving leftovers. Jealous of your 'Indianola Silver' winter color. Mine doesn't get enough sun or something and stays green in the winter. Peter/Outlawhttp://www.outlawgarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-55261903586334100342016-11-25T19:37:01.130-08:002016-11-25T19:37:01.130-08:00Nice collection of Mahonia there. I'm guessing...Nice collection of Mahonia there. I'm guessing yours don't get skeleton iced foliage by caterpillars like some Mahonia here get, especially the native M. aquifolium. After seeing the Mahonia 'Soft Caress' in your garden I finally got some for myself.David in Berkeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429998034808702327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-52566388431174439952016-11-25T14:19:50.605-08:002016-11-25T14:19:50.605-08:00That's some Mahonia collection you have there....That's some Mahonia collection you have there. I just bought a tiny M. nevinii, which I am told is rare. My first Mahonia put me off them: 'King's Ransom' has looked ratty from the start. Then I fell for 'Arthur Menzies' and it did not disappoint. You have some beauties...so I guess Mahonias are back in my good graces.<br />http://bannersbyricki.com/archives/5673Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-69930957584046269472016-11-25T12:24:39.333-08:002016-11-25T12:24:39.333-08:00You are spoilt for choice over there. We've go...You are spoilt for choice over there. We've got M. lomariifolia planted as a group to dissuade unruly youth from the front corner of the garden. It dissuades me from weeding there too, but when it is bloom we fight the spikes to bend down a cane and get a deep whiff. Marvelous thing. Has an architectural whirliness about it. Rossnoreply@blogger.com