tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post3409763049300913142..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: A Case of Mistaken Identity!?!scottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-62607492636930690822011-09-17T04:29:08.744-07:002011-09-17T04:29:08.744-07:00This is all really great. Think I need to add some...This is all really great. Think I need to add some agastache. Really like that.<br /><a href="http://craigslifeoutdoors.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ohio Outdoors</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-68917891358437081112011-09-13T00:42:34.121-07:002011-09-13T00:42:34.121-07:00I grow red Persicaria for all of the reasons you m...I grow red Persicaria for all of the reasons you mention. Not only is it a great filler plant, but it also insinuates itself among other perennials creating interesting, unintended but welcome, new color compositions.online counselinghttp://www.rockyourmarriage.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-34402059489268535402011-09-12T14:45:17.064-07:002011-09-12T14:45:17.064-07:00Allenbecker: Absolutely...I love the way it weaves...Allenbecker: Absolutely...I love the way it weaves into its neighbors (but not in a thuggish way). It has created some very lovely combos.<br /><br />ks: Good luck...I hope they have some!<br /><br />Grace: Hahahaha...I know that feeling...I'm having to "edit" now for future purchases...so close to being out of room. <br /><br />Sue: Good to know about the rocks...I hope it grows for you...it's a tough little guy!<br /><br />Mark and Gaz: I totally agree...LOVE the ones with the colored foliage...my fave of those is 'Lance Corporal'...such a beauty!<br /><br />Michael B. Gordon: Me too! It's amazing how many unhelpful results I got when Googling "small red persicaria" :-)<br /><br />Janet: I couldn't find any info on the name...but it does say it originated as a chance hybrid in Scotland.<br /><br />Gatsby Gardens: I have that Persicaria as well...and it's so beautiful...but you're right about wind...those stems seem to be made of glass!<br /><br />Diane: Thanks...I love them too!<br /><br />Sunray Gardens: I agree...it was lucky...for sure :-)<br /><br />Patty: That's so sad! I think most are hardly to at least zone 6/7...some as far south as zone 4...it depends on the cultivar.<br /><br />Compost in my shoe: Hahahahaha...I try ;-)<br /><br />Alison: I have a couple that are similar to yours...pretty big (and a little coarse). I do love them for the sheer wildness they exude...but it's nice to have the tidier one as well :-)<br /><br />James Golden: I hope you have luck with it...it would fit perfectly in your garden!<br /><br />Greggo: Aren't they ;-)<br /><br />Andrea: Some of the Persicarias do tend to look a bit weedy (I still love them, though). This one is much tidier and looks very presentable all season :-)<br /><br />Beech Street Gardens: Nice! I just got some of that one this spring...it seems to be a bit sulky atm, I think it might want more shade...hmmmm.<br /><br />Wife, Mother, Gardener: Thanks! I agree...it's always nice to have the option for something a bit smaller, in case we need it :-)<br /><br />Denise: OMG...me too! I was reading about them in the latest issue of Gardens Illustrated...'Black Adder' looks AMAZING, doesn't it!<br /><br />Corner Gardener Sue: Glad to see another Persicaria lover! I've found them amazingly resilient...I moved 'Red Dragon' a month or so ago and it responded by drying up and a week later, sending up new growth...they REALLY want to grow for us :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-63183396710232710962011-09-10T18:48:44.700-07:002011-09-10T18:48:44.700-07:00That beauty adds to the lushness of your garden. ...That beauty adds to the lushness of your garden. I love it! I have several kinds of persicaria. One of the kinds, I got from a friend, and the 2 clumps she gave me didn't like being moved. They died clear back, but sent up new leaves. Her plants are a couple feet high or so. One of mine has a few blooms now. I can't remember what variety the other 3 kinds I planted this summer are. I hope they have lots of blooms next year, like yours do.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-84708111740759736012011-09-10T16:10:11.578-07:002011-09-10T16:10:11.578-07:00I love this persicaria and wish there was a U.S. s...I love this persicaria and wish there was a U.S. source for some of Chris Ghyselen's hybrids like 'Blackfield' and 'Black Adder.' Just goes to show that sometimes it works out when plants are mislabeled.Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-71009152465410787112011-09-08T13:57:18.856-07:002011-09-08T13:57:18.856-07:00I also like this shorter variety, as mid-height fi...I also like this shorter variety, as mid-height filler. Nice to have as an option.<br /><br />It looks wonderful in your planting of course! You have great color flow and rhythm to your gardens. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your find!<br />JulieWife, Mother, Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601987822088200476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-8077375679146219152011-09-08T08:30:54.678-07:002011-09-08T08:30:54.678-07:00Love your variety that you planted, I have the bis...Love your variety that you planted, I have the bistorta variety (larger and with pink flowers) that I planted about 15 years ago and it is still going strong.Beech Street Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02365030749361899061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-53303894010859508672011-09-07T19:09:43.557-07:002011-09-07T19:09:43.557-07:00We dont have that here, it looks lovely in your ga...We dont have that here, it looks lovely in your garden most especially because your photos make them look very special. But will they not look like weeds if left on their own? For me i love more the companion blue spikes in the last photo.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-12649012312483314982011-09-07T17:23:28.877-07:002011-09-07T17:23:28.877-07:00Surprises are always nice.Surprises are always nice.greggohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10490422976382424491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-80666144980251014792011-09-07T15:42:31.771-07:002011-09-07T15:42:31.771-07:00Thanks for featuring this little spreader. I want ...Thanks for featuring this little spreader. I want to give it a try as a groundcover.James Goldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718058779971621920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-30044207333843386482011-09-07T13:26:30.398-07:002011-09-07T13:26:30.398-07:00What a cute Persicaria, I love it. The two I have ...What a cute Persicaria, I love it. The two I have are both big and rangy and floppy. I like them, but I also really like your dainty little well-behaved one. As usual, I have to say, you have mad photo skills!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-74732627450481539542011-09-07T10:32:37.734-07:002011-09-07T10:32:37.734-07:00We will have to call you Sherlock! Good work! And...We will have to call you Sherlock! Good work! And the shots are to die for.(As usual)compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-10060647395634212942011-09-07T07:55:59.528-07:002011-09-07T07:55:59.528-07:00I have not had much luck with persicaria so far, w...I have not had much luck with persicaria so far, which is disappointing since I love the look of these plants. Any idea of the hardiness of the ones you are growing?Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191861892726873074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-72220450615539416502011-09-07T04:50:55.903-07:002011-09-07T04:50:55.903-07:00It looks lovely and does fit right in with your ga...It looks lovely and does fit right in with your garden perfectly.<br />Cher <a href="http://sunraygardening.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sunray Gardens</a>Sunray Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691531921190526219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-36041044213969552942011-09-07T04:21:00.463-07:002011-09-07T04:21:00.463-07:00Well, I'll tell you one thing, Scott - they ar...Well, I'll tell you one thing, Scott - they are GORGEOUS and everything you have paired together looks stunning. Great shots. Very colourful. <br /><br />Have a wonderful day, <br /><br />DianeDiane at My Cottage Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855098457081134408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-68602426363391088962011-09-07T03:42:49.928-07:002011-09-07T03:42:49.928-07:00I love the look of this Peersicaria. I have Persi...I love the look of this Peersicaria. I have Persicaria Polymorpha and it is a huge plant that gets wind whipped each year. The plumes are lovely but this year all the stems bent in seventy mile an hour winds.<br /><br />I have ordered from Digging Dog and they have very nice plants. I will look for this one and see if it will grow in part sun under my Unique Hydrangeas.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-38018344253460388582011-09-07T03:30:29.929-07:002011-09-07T03:30:29.929-07:00What a little gem of a plant and it combines well ...What a little gem of a plant and it combines well with the salvia. The name too is interesting. Did you come across the origins by any chance? Inverleith means "at the mouth of the river Leith" and is the name of part of Edinburgh.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06999513105724635810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-19015776082613259092011-09-07T03:22:52.187-07:002011-09-07T03:22:52.187-07:00Scott,
Great to know this cultivar. I was afraid y...Scott,<br />Great to know this cultivar. I was afraid you never we able ti Identify it. Glad you did!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771120380247636617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-2092720978371773952011-09-07T02:22:39.376-07:002011-09-07T02:22:39.376-07:00I'm a fan of Persicarias too, especially the o...I'm a fan of Persicarias too, especially the ones with marked foliage. The flowers looks great especially in small drifts and swathes like the ones in your photos.Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-12646545048188378482011-09-07T01:34:45.944-07:002011-09-07T01:34:45.944-07:00It is a beauty and I love the way it mingles with ...It is a beauty and I love the way it mingles with it's neighbors. Might be a fine addition to my entryway. I'm a zone 4, but because of all the rocks, I can keep quite a few plants that normally don't like my zone.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-53125732235945556352011-09-06T22:52:33.214-07:002011-09-06T22:52:33.214-07:00I really like your dwarf Persicaria. I wish it was...I really like your dwarf Persicaria. I wish it was sold locally, although, scratch that. I have no room for it. :) 'Firetail' gets almost 5 feet tall in my garden and has long "tapers." Gorgeous photos, as usual.GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-19326231645649298812011-09-06T20:34:17.485-07:002011-09-06T20:34:17.485-07:00Sweet ! I'm going to DD's plant sale next ...Sweet ! I'm going to DD's plant sale next month and I'm on the hunt for a Persicaria..Fingers crossed that these will be available.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-15301728311237625222011-09-06T16:41:00.839-07:002011-09-06T16:41:00.839-07:00I grow red Persicaria for all of the reasons you m...I grow red Persicaria for all of the reasons you mention. Not only is it a great filler plant, but it also insinuates itself among other perennials creating interesting, unintended but welcome, new color compositions.allanbecker-gardenguruhttp://allanbecker-gardenguru.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.com