Picked up some new croton from a recent sale.
Sorry haven't posted in a long time but been busy.
New names that I'm googling now are:
Nestor, Aztec Warbonnet, Buddy, and Wootens Beauty.
Picked up at Melbourne F.I.T. plant sale from Peters croton.
The 2nd garden on the CFPACS tour has a good croton collection. He is very near Dr.Browns Valkaria garden and friends. I check out his garden a few years ago and remember it was a good one to check out. If you are in the area...look into it...
Although there was a little scare late Feb early March I had a very warm winter. The croton show that. I didn't lose any plants that I normally do every winter like copperleaf and papaya. Typically those are the sentinel plants that show cold damage first. The copperleaf didn't drop a leaf...
Picked up some new variety yesterday at the Annual F.I.T. plant sale in Melbourne, Florida.
Some photos:
Last two photos are Valkaria Trop.Gardens presentation.
Variety I picked up. Compte de gemaux (spelling?), Fishbone, Rainbow, Picassos P.brush, Luchia cordyline, Graveyard...
I've been having perfect weather this winter so far (knock on wood). A lil bit a rain and the temp has been hovering around 70F nights and days. Its gotta change I'm sure, but a mild winter so far.
No idea if it is a named variety, but this is a cutting from a friend's house. He says his grandfather planted it and he passed away 30 years ago. Its sentimental to him.
The family day tripped to the middle of the State to the old Cypress Gardens which was one of the first theme parks in Central Florida. I don't know the actual dates but I think Silver Springs was the first theme park. (don't quote me on that,google if you want detail). The gardens are...
I went to Vero Beach Gardenfest today and Valkaria is announcing "The Last Lecture" for April 21-22 @Valkaria Gardens. Or, Cleo's nursery as I don't know which one but will find out. Florida Gardening Magazine editor Kathy confirmed...this is the last one...
I'm currently home with a stupid head cold but I'm not the type to sit around and do nothing. Kleenix in one hand I go outside to take some photos with the other.