I already have longissima x clausa var. normalis Purple Ladyfinger, which doesn't open. I ordered clausa last yer, but it was canceled due to deer crop mutilation. Jim's lists it as just clausa, but HL says also known as clausa var. clausa. So going for it. HL says LBS is chartreuse gold. Is that wrong? Do you grow it? "10" tall. Part Sun to Light Shade.Our new introduction is an open pollinated seedling from the giant H. 'Sum and Substance'. The 5" wide heart shaped leaves emerge dull green, and soon change to a nice chartreuse gold. About this time, the jet black scapes emerge that contrast well with the foliage. The 2' wide clumps are topped with 22" scapes of medium lavender flowers." from HL database Also found Peedee Absinthe and Oharra which might work for that spot.???? Ok per predominating advice, I think I'll skip Super Nova. Don't even like dogs, lol! Haha spring is coming, Ken, days are getting longer. And you are right, a piece of carp is a piece of carp but not sure what fish have to do with hostas! ;) Unless you bury one under the plant......hey, it works for corn! I think Raspberry Sorbet may be back in, it's cheap and I have a good spot for it. Still going for Raspberry Sundae too tho.

Quinn, I wrote to the owner yesterday..He replied saying he's been having problems with that site. He also asked which products I was interested in ordering. I wish I knew more about Eleanor's VF-11, then make a decision whether or not to buy it. Quinn, like I said, in the 90's I was a dedicated Logees customer. I still have quite a few of their plants. The only problem back then was their shipping prices. 7 plants for 11.00..But shipping costs didn't stop me from ordering either..lol Then, around 1999-2000, I placed an order. What a disappointment! First, they decreased pot sizes from 4" to 2 1/4"..but, worse, while reducing size, they increased prices AND shipping. I order quite a bit, and know what shipping costs should be. They went overboard. Still, as long as they sent decent plants I figured it was worth it..Then everything went downhill. I placed an order, including a variegated lemon tree..Quinn, the so-called citrus was no larger than 2" and was gone within days..soil was dry from its shipping ride, not wrapped properly. Still 2"!! Besides, it was an ungrafted seedling. They didn't mention that. For the price, I was expecting, at the least, a small but grafted citrus. There were other plants that were dead upon arrival..even ST couldn't save them. The last order included an Acalypha. A DEAD Acalypha. This time I phoned customer service. The woman was very nice, helpful. She must have read over previous orders because she said, 'I certainly will replace your plant, we don't want to lose you as a customer.' And she did..the second Acalypha was gorgeous. Why didn't they send the second plant in the first place? So, after $150+ later, I never again ordered from Logees. There are too many nurseries around that ship big, healthy plants. I admit, some have a tendency to up S&H, but considering prices and sizes of plants, (most 4"ers) it's worth it. I don't want to down Logees..Perhaps they're sending larger plants and packing securely..It's been years since my last order, so I can't say. As long as consumers are satisfied with their purchases, that's all that matters. Then again, two people on the Fragrant forum who recently ordered from Logees complained their plants were loaded with insects. Quinn, I'm not going to say I've never killed a plant, but if I receive a new plant that's dead or half-dead, I can't take the blame. Toni PS. If you're still interested in the small, hanging baskets, email the owner. I'll let you know how it goes.

Jen, I have planted a fast growing tree and that's why not all of the hydrangeas need to be moved. The bed is mulched heavily and I have soaker hoses permanently placed in the bed that I water at least every other day for a minimum of one hour. They are burnt to a crisp and have no blooms... :( I've treid everything I can think of and have just finally decided maybe they're just in the wrong spot... And yellow girl, first I have to say how much I appreciate all of your help that you have offered me in the past. I'm unsure of the pot idea because I have no place that I can put the pots where they wouldn't be in too much sun. I also don't have any basement garage space to spare. Would they do ok under a covered porch against the foundation in my zone? And what size pot would you put those in? Holly, thanks for the report of your potted hydrangeas. One of the things I'd like to try to avoid is high maintenance and so right now I limit the amount of pots I have. So your insight was helpful in reminding me not to become too overzealous about potting up the hydrangeas without thinking about their maintenance. Frankly, I think I just imagined a garden that I can't have. And I'm going to need to rethink it. Somewhat discouraging, but I'm thrilled that I've get to keep at least some of my hydrangeas.

with a house plant.. NEVER confuse what it would do in its native habitat.. with what it can do.. indoors ... why is your house plant not outdoors for summer???? and if you want to try such.. NO DIRECT SUN EVER .... tuck it on the north side of a house... even full shade outdoors is significantly more intense than indoors.... it would need to be hardened off to light... before allowed any sun ... if ever .... you dont mention where you are.. so i dont know if it can ever be put in full sun ... FL is much different than say.. WI ... welcome to GW .... come back often ... ken