Perennials: 2013, 2 by DonnaMack

DonnaMack wrote:
Wee, how wonderful. And how funny! I must ave excellent taste - made me laugh. I absolutely agree with you about some of the horrible screaming macrophyllas crowing onto the market. Nikko Blue - no. Have you seen Wayside's catalogue? They send it to me every year even though my first and last order was in 1998.The monstrosities coming out - all by the big companies, all patented, all expensive, are unbelievable. I was given a large Endless Summer by the contractor who finished my hardscaping three weeks lat, and I do like it.

My hydrangea serrata shishiva was one of my favorite plants. I received it when it was quite small. In my zone, serratas must be kept in pots. And I had to acidify its soil. Ah, worth it! I rolled it into the garage every year until I botch it one year, pulling it out too soon and leaving for work. But the gentleman at Raulston has offered to propagate another one for me. Yes!