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The other day I spotted a flash of yellow flowers emerging from under a large fern plant. Upon further investigation I found this plant covered in buds and starting to bloom. 
Best I can recall I had stuck it way in the back crammed between some other plants in a shady seldom accessed corner sometime last year . It must have liked it there as he
Best I can recall I had stuck it way in the back crammed between some other plants in a shady seldom accessed corner sometime last year . It must have liked it there as he
is quite healthy and blooming now.
Going out on a limb here I am going to say this is a Begonia of some type. I could be wrong but that's my guess . It was in my plant hospital area. This is the shady area that I often stick plants that have been fried by the intense South florida sun.
It has small yellow flowers and is quite simple and unpretentious. Exactly what I wish to achieve with my garden.
I brought it up front out of hiding so I can appreciate it from my porch.
Here it is next to the Orange Crossandra. Both are enjoying the milder December weather after the summer heat.
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Now this guy is the completely opposite.I know this plant is a Begonia. He is anything but unpretentious.
He is a showboat and demands your attention.
His blooms are about the closest I can come here in South Florida to a Rose. I
am not saying Roses don't grow here just that
they don't grow for me here. See the difference.
Even with all its flamboyance I like this plant also. It reminds me of an Orange Creamsicle straight from the ice cream truck.
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Sanddune, you should try a china or tea (antique roses) in large patio pots. They would do very nicely. If planted in the ground.....you would have to morgage your house to pay the water bill.
ReplyDeleteI think your yellow flowering plant is a Kalanchoe.
ReplyDeleteYour colorful, vibrant yellow/orange begonia is gorgeous.
FlowerLady
Your site will remind me that there is color in gardens, once the temp gets into the 50's.
ReplyDeletejim
Sanddune, I have to agree with FlowerLady.
ReplyDeleteJim,
ReplyDeleteI'm adding the China Rose to my research list. Did you grow them in Wilton Manors? The heat and humidity here combined with my lack of Rose growing experience tend to form a deadly combination.
Jim G,
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty much been hovering in the 80's here. Just like summer but without the rain and humidity. All the plants are lovin it.
Flowerlady and Gary,
ReplyDeleteI knew someone would be able to tell me what this plant is. The internet is like having your own research team. Thanks!
These plants are really pretty - especially the yellow/orange begonia. I like to grow begonias in the semi shady areas of my garden in the summer. They provide such nice colors. By the way - thanks for leading me to the Galloping Gardener's post with Cothay Manor. Now that pruning is truly inspirational! I'm going to show it to Lou and see if he can't give me a similar effect - I think he might have to build me a castle first, so it would look appropriate.
ReplyDeleteDeb,
ReplyDeleteEngland has some proper gardens very formal and all that. And yes a castle would compliment the round bushes nicely. I will know you succeeded when you change your blog name to Deb's Manor.