tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post245507370110457939..comments2024-03-16T22:08:36.509-05:00Comments on Rock-Oak-Deer: Bluebonnets! GBBD March 2012Shirley Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-22238054764608801782013-05-22T12:33:28.349-05:002013-05-22T12:33:28.349-05:00I have answered by email that the best way to ensu...I have answered by email that the best way to ensure a return crop is to collect the seeds and follow the instructions in my post on planting them from seed.<br /><br />http://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/2012/05/growing-texas-bluebonnets-from-seed.htmlShirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-47331674048349332802013-05-22T12:31:25.965-05:002013-05-22T12:31:25.965-05:00Faith, I have copied your comment here so you can ...Faith, I have copied your comment here so you can see it did go through.<br /><br />I have finally succeeded in growing bluebonnets in my back yard in Galveston. The seed pods are now forming and some are turning brown and looking dried out. Is there something special that I need to the seed/plants for ensure that they come back bigger and better next spring?Shirleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-56898404747642708742013-05-22T08:26:49.841-05:002013-05-22T08:26:49.841-05:00I have finally succeeded in growing bluebonnets in...I have finally succeeded in growing bluebonnets in my back yard in Galveston. The seed pods are now forming and some are turning brown and looking dried out. Is there something special that I need to the seed/plants for ensure that they come back bigger and better next spring? Please email me at femcdani@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-72149424504410363872012-03-18T13:25:44.000-05:002012-03-18T13:25:44.000-05:00Thank you, Linda, that is so kind.Thank you, Linda, that is so kind.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-91929628551556769002012-03-16T20:04:32.104-05:002012-03-16T20:04:32.104-05:00Wow, Shirley, just gorgeous! We don't have blu...Wow, Shirley, just gorgeous! We don't have bluebonnets blooming yet! And I think I see a CTG taping date in your future. Great garden! In the meantime, I'm adding you to CTG's blogroll. Happy spring!LindaCTGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177442713100751193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-76666921490855858122012-03-16T16:45:07.517-05:002012-03-16T16:45:07.517-05:00Thank you David, they are definitely special.
If ...Thank you David, they are definitely special.<br /><br />If they bloomed all summer I'd have to weed them! As it is I have to leave the weeds until the seeds are set.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-36264794097854432652012-03-16T16:43:35.607-05:002012-03-16T16:43:35.607-05:00Thank you Chris, I'm working on the photo aspe...Thank you Chris, I'm working on the photo aspect and I appreciate your input.<br /><br />Yes, they are a form of Lupine so related.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-30104215421963135092012-03-16T16:42:27.774-05:002012-03-16T16:42:27.774-05:00The seeds remain viable for many years so if you s...The seeds remain viable for many years so if you still have the packet go ahead and give them a try.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-27624420640186001882012-03-16T16:40:49.997-05:002012-03-16T16:40:49.997-05:00Thanks for stopping by Christine.Thanks for stopping by Christine.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-37586934234852916072012-03-16T16:40:22.882-05:002012-03-16T16:40:22.882-05:00They do look amazing all over the place this year....They do look amazing all over the place this year.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-75037492315114094532012-03-16T16:39:56.629-05:002012-03-16T16:39:56.629-05:00Thank you Loree, the foliage hugs the ground in ro...Thank you Loree, the foliage hugs the ground in rosettes until the blooms pop.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-70254681180261014072012-03-16T16:38:59.318-05:002012-03-16T16:38:59.318-05:00Thanks for stopping by and commenting. The timing...Thanks for stopping by and commenting. The timing is tricky if you're far away, kind of like seeing the Cherry Blossoms in DC.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-25028926685862277732012-03-16T16:37:33.369-05:002012-03-16T16:37:33.369-05:00Thank you Tina, the rain made all the difference.Thank you Tina, the rain made all the difference.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-53429845309687568982012-03-16T16:37:06.208-05:002012-03-16T16:37:06.208-05:00Thank you Holley! They should be there soon, my S...Thank you Holley! They should be there soon, my SIL reports they are looking good around Dallas now.<br /><br />I sowed Indian Paint Brush seeds there but none showed up. Will keep trying because it's a great combo.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-83561999747464131082012-03-16T16:35:42.764-05:002012-03-16T16:35:42.764-05:00Thanks Indie, they prefer poor, rocky alkaline cla...Thanks Indie, they prefer poor, rocky alkaline clay with hot, dry summers. Probably a lot different from NC!Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-6179081439174898042012-03-16T16:33:50.285-05:002012-03-16T16:33:50.285-05:00Thank you Steph, the bluebonnets are peaking early...Thank you Steph, the bluebonnets are peaking early this year.Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-19450694396424561642012-03-16T16:33:04.723-05:002012-03-16T16:33:04.723-05:00You're welcome Lucy!You're welcome Lucy!Shirley Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734806779997587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-30519624455618496722012-03-15T23:35:55.605-05:002012-03-15T23:35:55.605-05:00...all taken in your backyard! Wow! These are gorg......all taken in your backyard! Wow! These are gorgeous photos. I love our state flower, don't you?<br />I just wish they could bloom all summer as well.<br />Happy GBBD!<br />David/:0)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-8923594248024950092012-03-15T15:48:58.898-05:002012-03-15T15:48:58.898-05:00Nice sharp shots! I love blue on a flower....simi...Nice sharp shots! I love blue on a flower....similiar to but not quite like our Desert Lupine wildflower:)Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-37705732945088357872012-03-15T14:58:25.119-05:002012-03-15T14:58:25.119-05:00I nearly grew some bluebonnets once, but alas the ...I nearly grew some bluebonnets once, but alas the seed remained in the packet. If I had seen your photos then, I'm sure I would have given them a try.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725991262021867082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-13374283451485346562012-03-15T14:42:49.147-05:002012-03-15T14:42:49.147-05:00Shirley your Bluebonnets are just lovely!!Shirley your Bluebonnets are just lovely!!Christinehttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-46447534430639244232012-03-15T14:24:17.037-05:002012-03-15T14:24:17.037-05:00Beautiful. I think they're going to really sh...Beautiful. I think they're going to really shine this year.<br />Yours look great.Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-75558705174110725872012-03-15T12:02:49.275-05:002012-03-15T12:02:49.275-05:00Beautiful Shirley, I love the foliage too!Beautiful Shirley, I love the foliage too!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-55187004618426876962012-03-15T11:01:33.978-05:002012-03-15T11:01:33.978-05:00Wonderful! Love that color. Must get to Texas at...Wonderful! Love that color. Must get to Texas at bluebonnet time one of these years.Erica Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02413194227635734992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6808857981868159973.post-78787839031423482012-03-15T09:06:35.036-05:002012-03-15T09:06:35.036-05:00The bluebonnets are lovely this year and yours are...The bluebonnets are lovely this year and yours are especially beautiful.Tinahttp://mygardenersays.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com