tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post3621028715868559703..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Gerhard’s extracurricular bloom dayGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-28862701262613796712014-07-03T17:49:53.088-07:002014-07-03T17:49:53.088-07:00Auto-correct and I don't get along either :-)....Auto-correct and I don't get along either :-).<br /><br />Yes, I think it's Gypsophila elegans.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-86440619198197301082014-07-03T17:49:12.249-07:002014-07-03T17:49:12.249-07:00Glad I'm not the only one who's seduced by...Glad I'm not the only one who's seduced by gauras. There's something about the way they move in the breeze...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=x260" rel="nofollow">MoBot</a> says they're hardy to zone 5 so you *should* be able to overwinter them in a sheltered spot.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-2425242554939975982014-07-03T17:46:17.527-07:002014-07-03T17:46:17.527-07:00LOL, glad I managed to confuse you too :-)
I'...LOL, glad I managed to confuse you too :-)<br /><br />I've fallen hard for white-flowered lavenders. Will add more to the planting strip along the front of the house.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-8230766981226638232014-07-03T17:45:19.119-07:002014-07-03T17:45:19.119-07:00Great guesses. I think they're Coreopsis tinct...Great guesses. I think they're Coreopsis tinctoria and Gypsophila elegans.<br /><br />Both look great after our mini heatwave last week. The Bradford pear behind them gives some protection from the afternoon sun. Keeping my fingers crossed they'll last beyond July...Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-61910254602950068702014-07-03T17:43:22.781-07:002014-07-03T17:43:22.781-07:00Renee and Katie, I think you're spot on. Plain...Renee and Katie, I think you're spot on. Plains coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria).<br /><br />The white one looks more like Gypsophila elegans. Cerastium tomentosum isn't as tall.<br /><br />Thank you your valuable input!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-38532989367460934072014-07-03T05:40:52.322-07:002014-07-03T05:40:52.322-07:00Well close to it but maybe not. Same family of Gy...Well close to it but maybe not. Same family of Gypsophila . Darn auto correct. Laura Balaorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637747125216983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-40906758354317482962014-07-03T05:36:45.991-07:002014-07-03T05:36:45.991-07:00Love all your mix of flowers Gerhard. Your myster...Love all your mix of flowers Gerhard. Your mystery plant could by Gypdophil ? Baby's Breath.Laura Balaorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637747125216983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-57441338052689586962014-07-03T05:36:09.505-07:002014-07-03T05:36:09.505-07:00Never trust plant tags unless they're attached...Never trust plant tags unless they're attached to the pot! (and even then question...)<br /><br />Every year I resolve that I won't plant Gaura lindheimeri again (I've never had one survive a winter) and every year I see your photos of it and buy one soon after. I think I have a good place for it this year that will make it through the winter... :)Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-10055202404734986492014-07-02T23:11:06.305-07:002014-07-02T23:11:06.305-07:00The yellow daisy is either Coreopsis tinctoria or ...The yellow daisy is either Coreopsis tinctoria or basalis, the white is gypsophila elegans. They are both cool season annuals in our climate, and will poop out by the end of July.suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04876157448125007929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-17234631726777429432014-07-02T23:03:29.426-07:002014-07-02T23:03:29.426-07:00I got muddled with the dates there for a moment wh...I got muddled with the dates there for a moment when I read your title say bloom day. The white flowered Lavender looks elegant, added to our watch list. 40C, stay cool!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-90590501148792113502014-07-02T19:20:28.123-07:002014-07-02T19:20:28.123-07:00The second one (white flower, on the right) looks ...The second one (white flower, on the right) looks like cerastium tomentosum, or snow in summer. I agree with Katie that the first looks like a coreopsis, maybe plains coreopsis? All your flowers are gorgeous! Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441140267067281722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-15319145309269907932014-07-02T18:44:14.262-07:002014-07-02T18:44:14.262-07:00Beautiful! The first picture looks like some sort ...Beautiful! The first picture looks like some sort of Coreopsis. Report back when you find the seed packet?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01031713230200784274noreply@blogger.com