Comments on: Calling all experts and the curious!

By: Keiko

Keiko — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:44:17 +0000

The pink globe flower (under the cocoplum) is a common penta. They are beautiful, very easy to care for and grow, can be grown as a tender perennial in warmer climates, come in a variety of colors, and attract butterflies like crazy! In Florida, it’s very difficult to find flowers with a northern feel that can successfully be grown and grown well (especially with all of the above traits)…the penta is one such flower. I highly recommend it; especially for you displaced Yankees!

By: Britt

Britt — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:21:30 +0000

Thanks so much Jody! I have updated the post with your great new information. Also heading over to see your flower arrangements now!

By: Jody Brown-Spivey Aifd

Jody Brown-Spivey Aifd — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:57:24 +0000

I am no expert gardener by any means but was intrigued by your photos. I am a professional retail florist and happen to recoginize a couple of these. No. 4 is a Croton-Codiaeum (Curly Boy) I believe. and the last one is a stem of Agapanthus after it has lost its blossoms.

By: Britt

Britt — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:46:32 +0000

Oh, thank you soooo much Kaveh! You rock. I have been wondering what that was for months now. It contains such a facinating growth structure and the colors are fantastic. I really appreaciate the help. Really, thank you!

By: Kaveh

Kaveh — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:41:27 +0000

Breynia disticha! Phew. Now I can sleep tonight.

By: Kaveh

Kaveh — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:38:20 +0000

The purple and blue daisy flower with the spoon shaped ray petals is an Osteospermum hybrid. The first pic of the pink and white spotted shrub is at the tip of my tongue. I won’t be able to sleep tonight. Argghh!!!