tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post5832212642912685488..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Foliage Follow-up July 2014: Cannas and Caladiums add summer colorShirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-51671803572534789302014-07-21T09:05:45.901-05:002014-07-21T09:05:45.901-05:00I enjoy changing things up a bit so miscanthus is ...I enjoy changing things up a bit so miscanthus is a good option if there is enough sun. I'm off to check out your GBBD post! Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-21508516737310170442014-07-20T21:12:36.664-05:002014-07-20T21:12:36.664-05:00Shirley,
Have seen these face pots in catalogs but...Shirley,<br />Have seen these face pots in catalogs but never planted. The shocking canna hair makes it. I'd be tempted to put a big miscanthus in there (best if a friend was dividing so you can put in a substantial size) Might be something to try down the road.<br />Best,<br />Patrick<br />PS Stop by and view my first GBBD postPatrickhttp://www.patricksgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-47012543048200373212014-07-19T16:25:09.974-05:002014-07-19T16:25:09.974-05:00I did a little research and learned that most of t...I did a little research and learned that most of the UK is too cool in summer for them. Kew Gardens grows them under glass. They are native to South and Central America and need temperatures above 80F/27C to thrive. During our hottest days we sometimes see that as a low overnight.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-77740338298859700442014-07-19T16:17:26.005-05:002014-07-19T16:17:26.005-05:00Adding eyes would would be a way to have a little ...Adding eyes would would be a way to have a little fun with the planter. That's a good point about the caladiums subbing for flowers in the shade.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-84956422501286026162014-07-19T15:47:45.590-05:002014-07-19T15:47:45.590-05:00I've never come across Caladiums before, how i...I've never come across Caladiums before, how intriguing, and the overall effect with the cannas is very dramatic. I love the sunlight filtering through the canna leaves, really lovely.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-8961967380608805212014-07-18T16:51:23.639-05:002014-07-18T16:51:23.639-05:00Your cannas look great, I am growing some burgundy...Your cannas look great, I am growing some burgundy ones this year too, so far I haven't had any deer damage. I plan to dig them. I haven't tried Caladiums, but I really like the variegation and pink colors of yours, with such beauty who needs flowers? A couple of round garden art objects strategically placed for eyes would make the face planter really pop. I can almost make out an eye peeking through the Caladiums on the left side.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-66536050147367718732014-07-18T12:49:27.358-05:002014-07-18T12:49:27.358-05:00Now that I see how well they work in my garden I w...Now that I see how well they work in my garden I will have to look for the big ones. I'm definitely adding more elephant ears and similar plants over the years.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-81696344084564725552014-07-18T12:48:11.309-05:002014-07-18T12:48:11.309-05:00I had noticed many of my cannas have struggled the...I had noticed many of my cannas have struggled the last few years but with all this rain they should make a comeback this year. <br /><br />The tropical foliage is relaxing and cooling which we will need over the next few weeks.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-79370244292106450212014-07-18T07:01:32.244-05:002014-07-18T07:01:32.244-05:00I plant caladiums every year for all of the reason...I plant caladiums every year for all of the reasons evryone has mentioned. This year I treated myself to 3 of the gigantic bulbs and I was rewarded with huge, colorful leaves. I have to grow them on my deck since the deer love them too!!! My Mother always grew cannas and I had forgotten just how pretty they are . Thanks for the reminder.mcray@satx.rr.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863951091318995447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-33128590242085322312014-07-17T13:43:24.429-05:002014-07-17T13:43:24.429-05:00You can't beat tropical foliage to help make y...You can't beat tropical foliage to help make you feel cooler in the hot summer. Cannas are a favorite of mine since they come back year after year and have few pests. They're actually way more drought tolerant than I ever thought possible. My colonies have declined through this drought, but they're still hanging in there. In wetter times than can actually spread and become a nuisance. I remember having to thin them regularly in the good old days.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430849998788960134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-24576788104595851452014-07-17T13:40:29.610-05:002014-07-17T13:40:29.610-05:00This is the first year in quite a while that I'...This is the first year in quite a while that I'll try to winter them over so we'll see. In the past I've only had one or two in an arrangement so haven't bothered with them much.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-20464847763090440312014-07-17T13:37:14.558-05:002014-07-17T13:37:14.558-05:00It's fun to go back to old favorites and find ...It's fun to go back to old favorites and find out just why they are favorites.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-26483228843088338342014-07-17T13:36:28.840-05:002014-07-17T13:36:28.840-05:00They are placed so the morning sun hits them just ...They are placed so the morning sun hits them just right. Then all I have to do is get out there at the right time with a camera.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-18810334709781200682014-07-17T13:34:41.224-05:002014-07-17T13:34:41.224-05:00Colorful foliage is a lot easier than flowers and ...Colorful foliage is a lot easier than flowers and there are more foliage varieties for shade.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-90413669147528800622014-07-17T07:32:11.752-05:002014-07-17T07:32:11.752-05:00I'm a total sucker for cannas. They provide s...I'm a total sucker for cannas. They provide so much impact without any fuss. I love their blooms but I too really grow them for their leaves, especially now there are so many colors available. There is one yellow and green variegated type (tropicanna gold I think?) that reminds me of a huge caladium. Which - hello ladies! Your caladiums are gorgeous and those pops of color all summer long will certainly make for a lovely view. I put all mine away from the deer - I'll be keen to hear if yours continue to escape their interest because I'd love to use them out front where I have loads of shade. <br /><br />I always think I'll dig my caladiums out and store them for reuse the next season but they never seem to do as well the second year as the first. Do you have any secrets to share?TexasDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214888876514137890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-57547904095686780942014-07-16T20:21:28.307-05:002014-07-16T20:21:28.307-05:00There's nothing akin to sun shining through Ca...There's nothing akin to sun shining through Canna leaves - beautiful!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-70086736241668821882014-07-16T18:40:02.397-05:002014-07-16T18:40:02.397-05:00Those cannas and caladiums have luscious leaves. J...Those cannas and caladiums have luscious leaves. Just the thing to brighten a hot, humid summer day.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-55872312630675956412014-07-16T18:29:11.659-05:002014-07-16T18:29:11.659-05:00I love colorful foliage. They last much longer tha...I love colorful foliage. They last much longer than flowers do. My favorites are purple oxalis, purple heart, and variegated cannas. I love your red leaf cannas.Leapingfrogladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14410762833855878468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-35443210342097893982014-07-16T15:57:35.499-05:002014-07-16T15:57:35.499-05:00It's interesting how our perceptions change. ...It's interesting how our perceptions change. I had not given cannas much thought until I saw the dark burgundy ones in large container arrangements at a resort hotel. Then I had to have them.Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-22549564781121092692014-07-16T15:46:19.042-05:002014-07-16T15:46:19.042-05:00Cannas weren't a favorite of mine when we live...Cannas weren't a favorite of mine when we lived in Massachusetts, but I adore them now. So bright and tropical. I should try a few Caladiums too.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-3638825212730969582014-07-16T14:59:20.346-05:002014-07-16T14:59:20.346-05:00I like the word luscious, very descriptive. As co...I like the word luscious, very descriptive. As cooling as the front garden seems now, I'll check back in August when things really heat up!Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-69167720402216328552014-07-16T14:52:09.405-05:002014-07-16T14:52:09.405-05:00Colorful, luscious leaves for July--nice photos an...Colorful, luscious leaves for July--nice photos and that foliage looks like it might actually cool things off. :)Tinahttp://www.mygardenersays.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com