tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post5299820862788981094..comments2024-01-21T11:55:43.853-08:00Comments on Just a girl with a hammer: Leycesteria formosa, my favorite plant in the garden this weekHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404180898034770946noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-72874939485383651972013-09-23T14:23:34.380-07:002013-09-23T14:23:34.380-07:00Nice plant! The fruits are very cool.Nice plant! The fruits are very cool.Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-61319466017549066282013-09-18T07:19:51.495-07:002013-09-18T07:19:51.495-07:00It's evergreen for me here in zone 8a and alwa...It's evergreen for me here in zone 8a and always looks lovely! You've chosen a great favorite!Peter Herpstnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-85718694410305360592013-09-14T18:50:28.530-07:002013-09-14T18:50:28.530-07:00I have enough trouble picking my tomatoes--let the...I have enough trouble picking my tomatoes--let the birds have them. :)Heatherhttp://www.justagirlwithahammer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-55493016488235242652013-09-14T18:49:57.364-07:002013-09-14T18:49:57.364-07:00We are spoiled in Portland--we have so many good n...We are spoiled in Portland--we have so many good nurseries that are stocked with awesome, unusual stuff.Heatherhttp://www.justagirlwithahammer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-89293726633344550572013-09-14T18:27:37.644-07:002013-09-14T18:27:37.644-07:00What I'd like to know is how you folks up in t...What I'd like to know is how you folks up in the PNW get hold of such beautiful plants, suited to my zone, that I never see offered locally?! I'm thinking conspiracy...Kris Petersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-3914895305897969632013-09-14T12:31:37.817-07:002013-09-14T12:31:37.817-07:00The fruits are edible, but I am satisfied just loo...The fruits are edible, but I am satisfied just looking at them...and then having plenty of babies to let out for adoption. Glad you are happy with yours.Ricki Gradynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-51652921993519612822013-09-13T20:54:55.994-07:002013-09-13T20:54:55.994-07:00Oh yes that first image says it all!Oh yes that first image says it all!Loreenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-43816305839882828022013-09-13T16:27:08.004-07:002013-09-13T16:27:08.004-07:00Yours looks to have excellent form. Nicely done! I...Yours looks to have excellent form. Nicely done! I think the blooms are sweet too. I bet your bee's have been happy to have it in your garden :)Jenni @ RainyDayGardenernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-17894409471465893492013-09-13T14:26:12.516-07:002013-09-13T14:26:12.516-07:00Oh no! So definitely not hardy down to 4a. Apparen...Oh no! So definitely not hardy down to 4a. Apparently they are very easy to propagate, so you could get your wish!Heatherhttp://www.justagirlwithahammer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-33767397664102207192013-09-13T14:20:17.072-07:002013-09-13T14:20:17.072-07:00Mine died in the BIG CHILL! perhaps I need to try ...Mine died in the BIG CHILL! perhaps I need to try again ?lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-39547908319771279442013-09-13T14:06:55.343-07:002013-09-13T14:06:55.343-07:00I had no idea you were in such a cooler zone than ...I had no idea you were in such a cooler zone than us! I'm even more excited for your tropical garden now.Heatherhttp://www.justagirlwithahammer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-814656844817347020.post-90017939131526159702013-09-13T13:57:22.383-07:002013-09-13T13:57:22.383-07:00I have one too, but its drupes never look anywhere...I have one too, but its drupes never look anywhere near as good as the ones I've seen in other gardens. It's in part sun but doesn't get watered regularly. Maybe that's the problem. Such a great plant! It grows here in Zone 7b/8a.Alisonnoreply@blogger.com