Other Flowers you like

[Roberta]

Super cute! It looks a lot like one that I have that I got as "Moses In the Bullrushes" though when I google that name I find it with white flowers. So much for "common names" ... but I think it is in the Wandering Jew family. Mine grows in a hanging basket, loses some growths in cold weather but comes right back. Easily roots from cuttings so it's a good one to share. (In fact, I "shared back" a piece of it to the person who gave it to me and then lost hers... sharing plants is a form of backup!)

[DirtyCoconuts]

i agree about it being related to the Wandering Jew.i have that growing all over the place. lots of fun to just throw purple anywhere you want.

this does not have the green underside or the subtle variegation of the traditional wandering jew

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

i agree about it being related to the Wandering Jew.i have that growing all over the place. lots of fun to just throw purple anywhere you want.

this does not have the green underside or the subtle variegation of the traditional wandering jew

Same for mine. There is sometimes very dark green near the end of the leaves toward the stem when the light is low (like this time of year) but basically, leaves are pretty solid purple.

[OrchidBro]

I believe that is a Tradescantia pallida, AKA Purple Heart. They grow like weeds in Florida.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by OrchidBro

I believe that is a Tradescantia pallida, AKA Purple Heart. They grow like weeds in Florida.

Thanks! That looks like a perfect match to my plant. Not quite as "weedy" in California where it is cooler, but still grows well. ("Humidity" and "rain" come out of the end of a hose where I live, but then we would not be able to grow much besides cactus without that little bit of help)

[SaraJean]

Oh how did I not see this thread!

Pentas, petunias, snapdragons, sweet asylum and pretty
much any old timey flower that looks good in an overgrown basket



Old English roses (David Austin roses in particular). Not a lot of these do well in my climate but there are a few and they are worth the struggle. This is my Wollerton Old Hall that has the most beautiful fragrance with a flower that fades from an apricot color to a soft cream.




Hibiscus! Big, fluffy, colorful hibiscus that keep the summer color going but usually bloom almost year round



My favorite winter bloomer, the Camellia. We are solidly in Camellia season right row and they are absolutely everywhere. These have always been one of the easiest for me to grow




Begonias. I struggle with lighting. The balcony is scorching and the courtyard is super shady with high walls. These work perfectly downstairs and I adore their old fashioned charm. This is my much loved Begonia Jim’s Cotton Candy, a huge plant (about 4.5 feet tall now), with pretty leaves and fluffy clouds of light pink flowers

[DirtyCoconuts]

I forgot all about hibiscus! I love them too and gardenia!!

Your yard looks lovely

[DirtyCoconuts]

Match head by J Solo, on Flickr


matchstick brom. i have no idea the actual name

[Selmo]

Don’t grow them for their flowers, we grow them for their leaves. Hosta are about one of the least finicky plants you will find. Don’t mind the type of soil, just give them a little sun and keep watered and they will reward you.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Those are really cool, Selmo! In the second pic, the wife ones on the far left are my favorite but so many striking leaves