Results for Rehmannia angulata at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/31/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3/$9.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
8/25/96 - these seem to be spreading by underground rhizomes. Tag at Tallahassee Nurseries says they will "travel around
the garden" but should not be a problem.
2/10/97 - these really have "travelled aroung", and they look like weeds. Hope to see some blooms.
8/28/97 - no blooms at all, but healthy
10/30/97 - still healthy growth but must need more sun to bloom
5/20/98 - just as I was about to get rid of this, it started blooming in mid April and has continued to present. Very nice.
5/23/98 - still blooming, but I needed to rework this bed. Dug up all plants and moved some to area 23.
1998 summary - I may have lost this one when I moved them to the other bed.
1999 summary - no blooms in 1999, still seems to be some alive
BOTANICAL NAME: Reineckia carnea
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 8-10
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: flesh pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
WE-DU - Best in shade. Native to Japan and China. Somewhat similar to Ophiopogon, but with longer and broader leaves.
Excellent alternative to Liriope and Ophiopogon for southern gardeners. Spikes of flesh-pink flowers followed by red
berries.
SCHENK - a Chinese and Japanese forest plant, fresh green strap leaves 6 in. long, late summer small coblike inflorescences,
studded with starry little mauve-pink flowers, the anthers pronounced and of a chalky white-yellow, like a peeled banana.
Plant creeps along on slow stolons. light to full shade.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Reineckia carnea at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/12/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: WeDu 4.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 21 Upper left corner
3/12/97 - planted in area 22
8/28/97 - vigorous healthy growth
2/14/98 - this looks very healthy, leaves like a small Iris plant.
1998 summary - plant looked great all year. Lifted, divided and moved to Area 21. Never has bloomed.
1999 summary - Makes a healthy clump, attractive grassy foliage, but has not bloomed.
2000 summary - excellent trouble free groundcover for the shade, but it has not bloomed.
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron 'Nikko'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, moist, fertile
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron 'Nikko' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Leon Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
Planted in area 17, #5 L to R
2/8/98 - healthy
Bloomed briefly in early May
1998 summary - healthy but slow growing.
1999 summary - hardly changes, has not bloomed.
2000 summary - I prepared a re-worked bed with pine bark to lower the pH and a slightly brighter light area, hoping with the
cold winter to get some blooms in the sping.
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron 'Rosaflora'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: salmon pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, moist, fertile
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron 'Rosaflora' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Leon Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
Planted in area 17, #1 L to R
2/8/98 - healthy, this was the "runt of the litter", and I had to move it once due to raccoons digging up the soil.
3/31/98 - blooming, pretty double pink blooms.
1998 summary - healthy but slow growing.
3/28/99 - discovered error in record. Original tag indicates this is 'Rosaflora', not 'Balsiminaflorum'. Corrected error.
1999 summary - hardly changes, has not bloomed.
2000 summary - I prepared a re-worked bed with pine bark to lower the pH and a slightly brighter light area, hoping with the
cold winter to get some blooms in the sping.
Results for Rhododendron 'Saotome' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Leon Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
Planted in area 17, #3 L to R
2/8/98 - healthy
1998 summary - healthy but slow growing.
1999 summary - hardly changes, has not bloomed.
2000 summary - I prepared a re-worked bed with pine bark to lower the pH and a slightly brighter light area, hoping with the
cold winter to get some blooms in the sping.
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron 'White Elf'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, moist, fertile
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron 'White Elf' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Leon Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
Planted in area 17, #2 L to R
2/8/98 - healthy
1998 summary - healthy but slow growing.
1999 summary - hardly changes, has not bloomed.
2000 summary - I prepared a re-worked bed with pine bark to lower the pH and a slightly brighter light area, hoping with the
cold winter to get some blooms in the sping.
Results for Rhododendron 'Yachiyo Red' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Leon Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 18 Above middle path
Planted in area 17, #4 L to R
2/8/98 - healthy
5/10/98 - blooming
1998 summary - healthy but slow growing.
1999 summary - hardly changes, has not bloomed.
2000 summary - I prepared a re-worked bed with pine bark to lower the pH and a slightly brighter light area, hoping with the
cold winter to get some blooms in the sping.
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron azalea 'Segai'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark purple-pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, moist, fertile
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron azalea 'Segai' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/13/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Leon Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
2/14/98 - this plant had a few blooms in January
5/23/98 - potted up this one, need to transplant
5/24/98 - transplanted to area 22, pet cem.
1998 summary - not sure whether this survived the transplant.
Notes and images for Rhododendron hybrid 'Autumn Rouge'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron hybrid 'Autumn Rouge'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
Part of the "Encore Azalea" series by Flowerwood Nursery, Inc. This is supposed to be repeat bloomer (spring and fall).
Color strong pink, almost red.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron hybrid 'Autumn Rouge' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 10/18/98
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen, Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
1999 summary - plants doing fine, bloom not spectacular
Notes and images for Rhododendron hybrid 'Formosa'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron hybrid 'Formosa'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: lavender, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron hybrid 'Formosa' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.88
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 21 Upper left corner
True to color. Bloomed nicely in late March, early April 1995.
2/24/96 - some buds starting to form.
3/27/96 - hard freeze Mar 9th killed new buds, some formed afterwards and bloomed until 4/10/96
3/2/97 - starting to bloom but not as profuse as others
1998 summary - growing well
3/17/99 - bloomed for about 2 weeks
1999 summary - problem free popular azalea.
2000 summary - not very showy blooms this year
Notes and images for Rhododendron hybrid 'Hershey Red'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron hybrid 'Hershey Red'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: red, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 7 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
Digest- this variety listed as a Kurume azalea, red, rating 3/3, 2 1/2 to 3 feet.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron hybrid 'Hershey Red' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.88
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Marked wrong. Light lavender, George Tabor
Notes and images for Rhododendron hybrid 'Hino Crimson'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron hybrid 'Hino Crimson'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 30-36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: crimson red, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
DIGEST- lists this cultivar as a Kurume azalea, bright crimson red, 2 1/2 to 3 ft, rating 4/4.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron hybrid 'Hino Crimson' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.88
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
Marked wrong. Light lavender. George Tabor
Notes and images for Rhododendron hybrida 'Old Hami'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron hybrida 'Old Hami'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: rose red or pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Rhododendron hybrida 'Old Hami' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lee & Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 3 Front left island
10/1/95 - This bloomed shortly after planting. It has had a rough summer with heat and dryness.
3/5/96 - Not doing well at all. Few buds and not healthy looking.
3/17/97 - started blooming, not real heavy
10/21/97 - has survived another year but not thriving
3/28/98 - has been blooming for about a week and is the prettiest it has been since it was planted here.
1998 summary - remains healthy, good blooms this year.
4/2/99 - now in full bloom
1999 summary - short bloom period but a reliable plant
3/27/00 - has been blooming for about a week
2000 summary - very pretty flowers, a great Azalea.
Notes and images for Rhododendron hybrids 'Glenn Dale Hybrid'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron hybrids 'Glenn Dale Hybrid'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: Bushy, Round, Spreading, Ornamental, Foliage, Border, Hedge
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Part Shade, Full Sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
Rhododendrons are divided into several series and azaleas are one of the top series in the genus. There are varieties
available which thrive in every zone in the United States, making this a valuable choice for every gardener. Frequently used
as a border, hedge or foundation plant usually grouped in masses or rows. Hybrids are also most commonly available, but there
are many native varieties which have great value in the garden, such as Rhododendron austrinum. Some species of azaleas are
deciduous and some are evergreen. This record page is for general or unclassified azaleas.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron hybrids 'Glenn Dale Hybrid' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/1/91
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased several years ago
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 19 Along left fence
These plants have not flowered very well up to now, probably too much shade and not enough fertle soil and water. In
November-December 1995, the Glenn Dale Hybrids bloomed very well along the east fence in the back yard, but the others that
were only identified as "Azalea Hybrid Pink" have not bloomed. The tags from both varieties indicate that they are supposed
to bloom in spring. The Glenn Dales are listed as small to medium shrubs from 1 1/2 to 6 feet tall with evergreen foliage.
The others are listed as "flowering broadleaved evergreen shrubs with a dense profusion of showy blooms in early spring.
1995 - I actually got a second bloom from these plants this spring.
10/20/95 - First bloom from the Glenn Dales noticed today. The plants are all loaded with buds, so should have a
spectacular display in a few weeks.
12/7/95 - this fall bloom was not as spectacular as I remember it from last year. We'll see how it goes in the spring.
2/24/96 - Blooming profusely on some plants, others have no blooms.
3/27/96 - Mar 9th freeze killed the buds.
10/29/96 - no blooms yet this fall, but noticed buds forming
3/2/97 - at peak of bloom and beautiful.
2/8/98 - have been blooming and repeat blooming off and on since November
1998 summary - a great small-leaved azalea
1999 summary - repeat blooms, problem free.
2000 summary - bloomed well again this spring
Notes and images for Rhododendron hybrids 'Pocono Pink'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron hybrids 'Pocono Pink'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pale pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhododendron hybrids 'Pocono Pink' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lee & Nancy Swell
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 10 Right side of driveway
*Blooming in Mid April, 1995.
*10/1/95 - Survived the summer but not all that healthy.
*3/5/96 - Not at all healthy. Few if any buds.
*3/17/96 - removed from front center to area 22. The root system is very weak looking.
*4/18/96 - seems to be recovering nicely since I moved it here, starting to bloom, bloomed thru 5/23/96
8/23/97 - did not see any blooms this year
2/7/98 - barely surviving here, tree roots too thick?
1998 summary - did not notice any blooms in 1998
1999 summary - I really should have moved this plant to a better location during winter dormancy.
2000 summary - poor growth and no blooms this year
Notes and images for Rhododendron Karume Hybrid 'Coral Bells'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron Karume Hybrid 'Coral Bells'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: shade to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH acid, moist, fertile
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
purchased by Karen, species not known.
IMAGES: Click here for first image
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DATE PLANTED: 8/1/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased for marker for Vixie.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 22 Behind bench
3/4/96 - profuse blooming now, light pink dainty blossoms. This would be good for cuttings.
3/27/96 - bloomed very nicely until freeze 3/9
2/10/97 - has bloomed profusely this year. Blooming for about 2 weeks and at peak now.
3/2/97 - still full of blooms, very pretty
3/17/97 - blooms are finally gone. This was spectacular this year.
2/14/98 - blooming
1998 summary - healthy
1999 summary - ditto
Notes and images for Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid 'G. G. Gerbing'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid 'G. G. Gerbing'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: white, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
This blooms in late March, early April.
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Gerbing'
DATE PLANTED: 1/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.88
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 16 Left of waterfall
Bloomed nicely in late March, early April
3/5/96 - just starting to bloom now, with lots of fat buds
3/27/96 - Mar 9th freeze killed the buds.
3/2/97 - now at peak of bloom, and beautiful
2/8/98 - buds just starting to open up
1998 summary - bloomed well and getting bigger.
3/13/99 - spectacular blooms this year. Has been blooming for about 3 weeks.
1999 summary - healthy all year
3/27/00 - bloomed well in late February and March, after Baptisia.
2000 summary - very pretty white blooming azalea
DATE PLANTED: 4/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.88
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 20 Upper pond area
This was marked wrong. Planted between two George Tabors.
3/4/96 - started blooming
3/27/96 - Mar 9th freeze killed the buds.
3/2/97 - now at peak of bloom and spectacular this year.
1998 summary - beautiful blooms again this year
3/17/99 - has been blooming prolificly for over 2 weeks
1999 summary - healthy and problem free.
2000 summary - great azalea
Notes and images for Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid 'George Tabor'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid 'George Tabor'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
Homeplace Garden catalog describes as a tall spreading evergreen azalea, white, flushed purplish pink.
IMAGES: Click here for first image
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Results for Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid at Le Jardin Ombragé
'George Tabor'
DATE PLANTED: 1/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.88
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 20 Upper pond area
Blooms are soft lavender on two outside plants, white on middle plant.
3/4/96 - started blooming
3/27/96 - Mar 9th freeze killed the buds.
3/2/97 - now at peak of bloom and spectacular this year.
2/14/98 - just beginning to bloom
1998 summary - healthy and getting big
3/17/99 - spectacular blooms for past 3 weeks
1999 summary - healthy and problem free.
2000 summary - bloomed very well this year
DATE PLANTED: 4/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.88 -
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 23 Upper right corner
These were marked wrong as Hino Crimson and Hershey Red.
2/24/96 - Some buds but not very healthy looking. Many brown spots on leaves.
3/27/96 - Mar 9th freeze killed the buds.
3/2/97 - this one just isn't happy. no blooms
Notes and images for Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid 'Southern Charm'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid 'Southern Charm'
COMMON NAME: Azalea
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: bright pink, profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 3,4,5
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade to full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Layering
REFERENCE NOTES:
Results for Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid at Le Jardin Ombragé
'Southern Charm'
DATE PLANTED: 1/16/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $1.88
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 17 Below middle path
True to color. Bloomed nicely in late March, early April
3/4/96 - buds formed, ready to bloom
3/27/96 - Mar 9th freeze killed the buds.
3/2/97 - other Southern Charm blooming nicely but not this one. Too much shade?
2/8/98 - may need fertilization
1998 summary - this one has not grown as much as others.
1999 summary - evidently this plant is not getting enough light or moisture.
2000 summary - not much bloom here in this location
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhoeo spathacea
COMMON NAME: Oyster plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Moses in the Bullrushes
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rhoeo spathacea at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 11/6/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $5.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
DATE PLANTED: 10/20/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Sharyn Munn
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 27 Patio garden
2000 summary - did not protect from freezing, probably died
BOTANICAL NAME: Rodgersia aesculifolia
COMMON NAME: Rogersflower
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 50
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: pinkish white,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 4 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH slightly acid, moist, humusy
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SHADY OAKS - Great waterside ornamentals, but will not take standing water, large handsome plant with bold deeply lobed rich
green leaves, are a bronze tone in more sun. Pinkish white fluffy plumes of flowers July thru August, slow to establish but
unique specimen plant.
EXPERT - bold colorful leaves, summer flowers, blooms tiny plume like stalks, light shade and moist soil, lots of leaf mould
and compost.
COX - says zone 5-8, large poinsetta like leaves arranged around a leaf stalk, unusual bronze sheen, pyrimidal clusters of
creamy white to pink flowers, rich soil, moist or wet, will thrive in marshy ground along shaded streams.
SCHENK - indicates growable in South and tropics, from China and Japan.
IMAGES: None available
Results for Rodgersia aesculifolia at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Shady Oaks 5.69
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
slow growing but big, moist, shade, planted behind Astilbe in area 24
8/28/97 - foliage died back during the summer. There is still a thick crown there, so maybe it will come back
2/14/98 - no sign
BOTANICAL NAME: Rosa 'Peace'
COMMON NAME: Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: Upright, Bushy, Fragrance, Cutting Bed, Ornamental
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Various, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Roses have been prized for centuries as a highly desirable garden plant not only for the timeless beauty of their fragrant,
colorful blooms but also for their long-lived adaptability as a foundation planting. Roses are divided into three basic
groups: climbing, bush and shrub. This makes it easier to plan and design your rose garden or choose that special single
specimen. Shrub roses grow to 6 feet or more and require very little maintenance to look their best. They require a good bit
of space as they have a spreading habit. Bush roses are a modern invention of the last hundred years or so and consist of the
hybrid teas which are so very popular as a cut rose and for their powerful fragrance. Climbing roses work their magic
skyward where they will cover a fence or other structure.
HORTICULTURE - March '95, pg 26 - article on pruning roses.
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Results for Rosa 'Peace' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/16/92
HOW ACQUIRED:: Karen purchased, unknown variety and colors.
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 12 Above old rock garden
2/7/98 - this has been blooming all through the winter this year
1999 summary - this has been a real success considering the shaded area, and absolute absense of pesticides. Big yellow
flowers, repeat blooms from early summer through fall.
Notes and images for Rosa hybrid 'Climbing Joseph's Coat'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rosa hybrid 'Climbing Joseph's Coat'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Bright yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Very striking clusters of multi-colored flowers opening yellow-orange, then varying to orange, pink and red. Fragrant.
Everblooming Climbing Rose.
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Results for Rosa hybrid 'Climbing Joseph's Coat' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/24/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries $11.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: POTTING AREA Potted plant
Karen purchased and planted in dog pen area near fence.
4/15/96 - blooming nicely at first, then stopped.
Notes and images for Rosa hybrid 'Golden Masterpiece'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rosa hybrid 'Golden Masterpiece'
COMMON NAME: Tea Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Golden-yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Roses have been prized for centuries as a highly desirable garden plant not only for the timeless beauty of their fragrant,
colorful blooms but also for their long-lived adaptability as a foundation planting. Roses are divided into three basic
groups: climbing, bush and shrub. This makes it easier to plan and design your rose garden or choose that special single
specimen. Shrub roses grow to 6 feet or more and require very little maintenance to look their best. They require a good bit
of space as they have a spreading habit. Bush roses are a modern invention of the last hundred years or so and consist of the
hybrid teas which are so very popular as a cut rose and for their powerful fragrance. Climbing roses work their magic
skyward where they will cover a fence or other structure.
HORTICULTURE - March '95, pg 26 - article on pruning roses.
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Results for Rosa hybrid 'Golden Masterpiece' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/6/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
BOTANICAL NAME: Rosa hybrid 'Sunbright'
COMMON NAME: Tea Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Bright yellow, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Roses have been prized for centuries as a highly desirable garden plant not only for the timeless beauty of their fragrant,
colorful blooms but also for their long-lived adaptability as a foundation planting. Roses are divided into three basic
groups: climbing, bush and shrub. This makes it easier to plan and design your rose garden or choose that special single
specimen. Shrub roses grow to 6 feet or more and require very little maintenance to look their best. They require a good bit
of space as they have a spreading habit. Bush roses are a modern invention of the last hundred years or so and consist of the
hybrid teas which are so very popular as a cut rose and for their powerful fragrance. Climbing roses work their magic
skyward where they will cover a fence or other structure.
HORTICULTURE - March '95, pg 26 - article on pruning roses.
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Results for Rosa hybrid 'Sunbright' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 1/6/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
This one did not recover from freeze damage.
BOTANICAL NAME: Rosa hybrid 'Tropicana'
COMMON NAME: Tea Rose
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: orange-red, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, Rich, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
Roses have been prized for centuries as a highly desirable garden plant not only for the timeless beauty of their fragrant,
colorful blooms but also for their long-lived adaptability as a foundation planting. Roses are divided into three basic
groups: climbing, bush and shrub. This makes it easier to plan and design your rose garden or choose that special single
specimen. Shrub roses grow to 6 feet or more and require very little maintenance to look their best. They require a good bit
of space as they have a spreading habit. Bush roses are a modern invention of the last hundred years or so and consist of the
hybrid teas which are so very popular as a cut rose and for their powerful fragrance. Climbing roses work their magic
skyward where they will cover a fence or other structure.
HORTICULTURE - March '95, pg 26 - article on pruning roses.
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DATE PLANTED: 1/6/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes $6.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
1999 summary - evidently Ihave not entered any records on this plant up to now. It has grown well and blooms often. Flower
color is very similar to Canna 'Tropical Rose'.
2000 summary - bloomed a few times, not impressive
BOTANICAL NAME: Rosmarinus officinalis
COMMON NAME: Rosemary
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Lavender, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Dry, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Division, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
This perennial sub-shrub has been cultivated for centuries mainly for its aromatic foliage which is used extensively in many
cuisines of the world. The oil of the leaves is used medicinally and the delicate blooms, loved by bees, are prized as a
helpful source of delicious honey. Rosemary prefers a dry, well-drained soil and a sunny exposure.
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Results for Rosmarinus officinalis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/13/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Espositos 1.99
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
BOTANICAL NAME: Rosularia sempervivum
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 6
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: n/l
LIGHT PREFERENCE: SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SHADY OAKS - rare alpine plants resembling Sempervivums, rapidly forming large clump. This species has smooth dark green
leafy rosettes, pale pink flowers in June and July, 6 in tall.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/18/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Shady Oaks $4.39
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
guessing it needs good drainage and some sun, 6 inch, planted area 13 right side
5/18/97 - not too healthy looking
6/9/97 - it is barely alive.
8/23/97 - did not survive
10/4/97 - replacement from Shady Oaks planted in rock garden in Area 11, very well drained location
2/7/98 - replacement plant is doing well in new location
5/18/98 - healthy looking until the recent hot weather, now declining
6/28/98 - declined in heat and dry weather
8/4/98 - gone
BOTANICAL NAME: Rubus calycinoides
COMMON NAME: Ornamental Raspberry
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: shrub (deciduous)
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Pink, Red, Purple, Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings
REFERENCE NOTES:
SCHENK - Himalayan, Flat growing shrubby vine conforming to the contours of soil, stone and wall and descending or climbing
a couple of yards on masonry or wood. Stems lengthen about 18-36 inches each year. Plant is easilly controlled by edging.
Leaves dark, polished evergreen, lobed and rounded, the surface deeply channeled, as big as a circle formed by thumb and
forefinger signaling "OK". Little white raspberry flowers and salmon colored raspberries . Half shade, any soil.
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Results for Rubus calycinoides at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 3/27/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Larry Kacer
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 4 Front center island
3/27/97 - area 4
8/22/97 - not spreading rapidly but surviving
10/21/97 - still alive and slowly spreading
2/14/98 - healthy and thriving. slow spreading ground cover
1998 summary - very slowly spreading. Neat leaf texture, good for shady rock garden.
7/19/99 - I have kept other plants and weeds clear, and continued to cultivate this pretty groundcover. It is rewarding my
efforts.
9/24/99 - healthy
1999 summary - has slowly covered a wide area, makes a nice low groundcover.
2000 summary - slow but reliable ground cover
BOTANICAL NAME: Rudbeckia hirta
COMMON NAME: Gloriosa Daisy
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Black-Eyed Susan
TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: Upright, Border, Cutting Bed, Wildflower/Meadow, Mixed Bed
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Red, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Summer, Autumn,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
HARDINESS: Half-hardy Annual. This is an excellent garden plant that has enjoyed enthusiastic popularity for many years. It
is available in a large selection of varieties, from large-flowering types ('Giant Tetraploid Hybrid') to dwarfs ('Dwarf
Gem' or 'Rustic Dwarfs'). Flowers in summer and autumn and will perform well in full sun or light shade. This is another
colorful annual that makes a good cut flower selection, also. Immerse cut stem ends in boiling water for about 30 seconds
before adding them to your floral arrangement.
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Results for Rudbeckia hirta at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/8/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Native Nurseries $1.79
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/1/95 - Not really spreading like I expected, but doing okay and blooming now and then.
12/15/95 - just realize why! This species is an annual - not a perennial. No wonder it did not come back.
Notes and images for Rudbeckia hybrid 'Double Gold'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rudbeckia hybrid 'Double Gold'
COMMON NAME: Gloriosa Daisy
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Black-Eyed Susan
TYPE PLANT: annual
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 1 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Average
Propagation: Seeds
REFERENCE NOTES:
T & M - germination temp is 70-75 F.
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Results for Rudbeckia hybrid 'Double Gold' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/15/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/15/95 - seed sown.
12/31/95 - excellent germination. Transplanted into cell packs and almost filled a tray and moved to cold frame.
see other record, 56 plants total.
DATE PLANTED: 12/20/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: T & M - 99 cent seed
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
12/20/95 - second sowing 8 pack
12/31/95 - excellent germination - started already.
2/18/96 - altogether 56 plants started in cold frame
2/26/96 - planted in 16
5/18/96 - these have started blooming, continued thru
Notes and images for Rudbeckia x fulgida 'Goldsturm'
BOTANICAL NAME: Rudbeckia x fulgida 'Goldsturm'
COMMON NAME: Black-Eyed Susan
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: Orange Coneflower
TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: Upright, Clump, Naturalizer, Border
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: yellow, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 3 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: us,ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to part shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, well drained, Rich, Moderately Rich, Average
Propagation: N FL- plant March to April, remove August
REFERENCE NOTES:
Commonly found in wild in old fields, pastures, roadsides, thin woods in FL and thruout SE., Wilson says it will tolerate
partial shade.
GC: Given full sun and well-drained soil, this native perennial offers a long prodigious bloom period from mid-summer to the
first frost. This generous blooming habit makes it a valuable selection for the perennial or wildflower garden where many
species have already faded. Black-eyed Susan is pest-resistant, reliable and hardy. 'Goldstrum' is the cultivar pictured.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Rudbeckia fulgida var. Sullivantii 'Goldsturm' : ASTERACEAE, (Black-Eyed Susan). Excellent
perennial offers bright summer color and nearly carefree maintenance. Yellow flowers with a dark cone produced 2' above wide
foliage. Full sun is best. Northeast and Midwest U.S. Zones 4-9.
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DATE PLANTED: 4/19/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot $2.81 gal
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*7/8/96 - has been blooming a week or so
*8/10/96 - blooming profusely thru the summer
*10/29/96 - healthy looking but have not bloomed since early Sept
8/28/97 - blooming profusely for several weeks, very nice.
2/8/98 - evergreen this year
4/26/98 - pulled up all plants, divided and potted up.
1999 summary - These have done well the past two years. Bloom in late summer for about a month.
2000 summary - these were all removed to make room for the Louisiana Iris bed.
BOTANICAL NAME: Ruellia brittoniana
COMMON NAME: Mexican Petunia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , drought tolerant,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Will spread by agressive roots, so give it plenty of room.
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DATE PLANTED: 8/27/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 5 Below retaining wall
*These are the taller ones that are planted below wall.
*1995 - They died back in winter, but have returned with a vengeance! Really spreading.
*10/1/95 - Very strong blooms all through the summer and continuing now.
*12/31/95 - Pulled up some of the spreading rooted rhyzomes and planted in a shadier place under Magnolia to see how they
bloom under shadier conditions.
*3/5/96 - cut back to ground this year due to severe cold.
*5/18/96 - healthy and vigorous growth, started blooming, continued thru summer and fall
5/18/97 - started first bloom noticed today
8/22/97 - vigorous growth and starting its heaviest blooming. This keeps spreading to upper bed by underground rhyzomes.
10/22/97 - blooming at its peak for the past few weeks
2/14/98 - bloom continued into December. Cut back where growth was getting out of bounds. It has not froze back this year.
5/18/98 - blooming, very pretty
1998 summary - a very fine plant but can get out of bounds. I have cut it back to a smaller area, with Hedychiums growing
to either side.
7/19/99 - I have tried to keep these under control but is difficult. I keep cutting back to make room for gingers.
1999 summary - spreading rhizomes make this difficult to control. It is a very pretty plant with lots of flowers but should
be used in informal garden where it can be allowed to be more rampant.
2000 summary - I have slowly cut this back to a smaller area and it has declined. Not very spectacular this year.
DATE PLANTED: 9/30/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 12 Above old rock garden
Tried planting some in a shadier area to see how well it would bloom.
2/10/97 - growth was sparse and no blooms in shade
2/7/98 - surviving but little or no blooms
1999 summary - continues to grow okay here but spar
2000 summary - a few sparse blooms even in the shade
Notes and images for Ruellia brittoniana 'Chi-Chi'
BOTANICAL NAME: Ruellia brittoniana 'Chi-Chi'
COMMON NAME: Pink Mexican Petunia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , drought tolerant,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
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Results for Ruellia brittoniana 'Chi-Chi' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 6/19/00
HOW ACQUIRED:: Cynthia Voorhies-Jordan
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 1 Front bed
7/1/00 - planted in Area 1
9/19/00 - blooming
2000 summary - pretty petite Ruellia, but may need to be pruned to make it bushy, rather lanky looking plant.
BOTANICAL NAME: Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie'
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Mexican Petunia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , drought tolerant,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Ruellia Brittoniana 'Katie's Dwarf', (Katie's Dwarf Ruellia). Selection by Lynn Lowery of
Houston, TX, and named for his friend, the late Katie Ferguson. Low, dwarf plants to 6" tall, much branched, with flowers
about the same size as the species (1«"). Great border or edging plant. Grows well in sun (if moist) or shade. Zones 8-11.
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Results for Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/27/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
*These are the short ones planted in front. They also died back in winter.
*1995 - showing good green growth, but not as vigorous as the tall ones.
*10/1/95 - I have taken many divisions from these. Doing very well. I need to move the 'Katie' to a place where it will not
be overcome by the taller Ruellia.
*12/31/95 - took a lot of the divisions and planted them in plot 8 to test their shade tolerance.
*3/5/96 - cut back nearly to ground this year due to severe cold.
*5/18/96 - growing well but overshadowed by the large R. brittoniana
8/22/97 - not sure any is left in this bed, but transplants in other parts of the garden are doing well
DATE PLANTED: 3/30/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 24 Right of main path
Tried planting in a shadier area to test shade tolerance.
10/30/96 - Healthy and attractive foliage, but very sparse blooming.
10/30/97 - just a little bit of blooming in this location
2/14/98 - healthy
5/23/98 - reworked bed, moved these plants along front edge
1998 summary - looked great and even bloomed fairly well for shaded location.
1999 summary - growing well in dappled shade and blooming fairly well here.
2000 summary - bloomed again this year in filtered shade, works out well in a lightly shaded location
DATE PLANTED: 7/30/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Divisions
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
10/30/96 - have thrived here in damp soil and sunny position.
10/26/97 - bloomed some
2/7/98 - moved them to other side of pond due to color not matching with all the red flowers.
1998 summary - a great little plant for part shade, has self seeded and spread well.
BOTANICAL NAME: Ruellia brittoniana 'White'
COMMON NAME: Mexican Petunia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: dark purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: ? to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: ms,ls,cs
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , drought tolerant,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Will spread by agressive roots, so give it plenty of room.
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Results for Ruellia brittoniana 'White' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 7/2/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Just Fruit $3.25
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 7 Front of house
not sure about the species here.
1999 summary - has the same rampant growth as the purple flowered one, and I had better watch it carefully or it will spread
in this bed.
2000 summary - big mistake planting this, it has spread just as fast as the blue Ruellia. Not as tall and the flowers are
not as pretty.
Results for Ruellia caroliniensis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 5/26/95
HOW ACQUIRED:: Found around yard
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 9 Left driveway island
10/1/95 - I must have been crazy to plant these 'weeds' in the flower bed. They really look okay when blooming but not
later on.
4/18/96 - new growth has started
5/18/96 - blooming thru 6/22/96
5/2/97 - starting to bloom
5/29/98 - just discovered that this is Ruellia carolinensis, not Dyschoriste oblingifolia.
1998 summary - easy to grow native Ruellia for part shade.
1999 summary - makes a great cultivated plant, grows wild all around this area.
2000 summary - performed well and bloomed in mid May.
BOTANICAL NAME: Ruellia malacosperma
COMMON NAME: Mexican Petunia
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 36
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: purple,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , 7,8,9,10
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 11
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , ,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
CR - says Ruellias grow in partial shade to full SHADE!
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Results for Ruellia malacosperma at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 8/27/94
HOW ACQUIRED:: Lowes
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
These are the medium ones plant in the back between the R. brittoniana.
1995 - hard to tell them apart, but seem to be doing well.
10/1/95 - They are blooming very well this year.
12/31/95 - Very hard to distinquish these from the R. brittoniana, but they seem to have grown well.
3/5/96 - cut back to ground this year due to severe cold.
5/18/96 - difficult to distinguish these from the R. brittoniana
8/22/97 - may not be any of this specied left here.
Notes and images for Rumex sanquineus ssp. sanquineus
BOTANICAL NAME: Rumex sanquineus ssp. sanquineus
COMMON NAME: Bloody Dock
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: herb
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: , Medium
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 6 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Acid, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Seeds, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant Delights - sun to part sun. zone 6-9, 12" tall, origin Europe, Asia. this is one of our favorite rock garden plants.
Bloody dock has long narrow green leaves with brilliant red veining. The leaves radiate out from the center making an
absolutely gorgious clump, sort of like a wild looking Hosta. In cooler climates you may get seed, in warm climates not much
sexual activity.
AHS Encyclopedia - R. sanguineus aka Bloody dock, Red veined dock. Taprooted, rosette forming perennial with oblong, lance
shaped, mid-green leaves, 2-6" long, veined blood-red or dark purple. In early and midsummer, erect, red tinted flower stems
bear panicles of tiny star shaped flowers, 1/8" across, followed by dark brown fruit. height 36" high, width, 12" across.
Zones 6-8. Fertile, well drained soil, full sun. Digestion of leaves could cause stomach upset,
contact with foliage may cause irritation. Prone to slugs and snails, rust, smut, and leaf spots.
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Results for Rumex sanquineus ssp. sanquineus at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/2/99
HOW ACQUIRED:: Plant Delights $7.00
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: FAILED TO GROW Failed normal growth
Trough garden T50
4/16/99 - significant damage from chewing insects
7/23/99 - continued to have damage from chewing insects, cut back foliage nearly to ground and it has come back slowly.
9/24/99 - very small plant, still alive but not thriving.
3/27/00 - recovering in spring, but still there is damage from chewing insects. Have not been able to see what is getting
at this plant.
9/30/00 - died over summer
BOTANICAL NAME: Rumohra adiantiformis
COMMON NAME: Leatherleaf Fern
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: fern
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 12
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): , not applicable
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 8 to 10
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: LIGHT PREFERENCE: light shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH neutral, well drained, rich, humusy
Propagation: division, spores
REFERENCE NOTES:
CR - Sturdy triangular fronds are widely used by florists, but it makes a lovely groundcover for confined or small spaces.
Glossy dark green to 12 in.
DUNK - creeping habit, will cover a large space, moist to dry
FERN ENCY - many different forms
MICKEL - only one species of Rumohra, others now classified in Arachniodes. Native to South Africa, New Zealand and
Australia. Grown extensively in central Florida for the cut foliage trade. Rich, well drained soil, resents disturbance,
light shade.
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Results for Rumohra adiantiformis at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 12/26/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: From Mom
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 10 Right side of driveway
Divided and potted up.
Plant around tree in front of Foxglove in area 10. Handle carefully, because it resents disturbance of roots. Keep
rhizomes on surface of soil.
3/2/97 - planted out in area 10
10/25/97 - looking good
2/7/98 - healthy controlled growth
1998 summary - very healthy and attractive fern.
3/11/99 - not damaged by mid-twenties temp in January.
1999 summary - makes a beautiful ground cover, seems to do fine in dry weather.
2000 summary - great performance all year despite dry weather, fronds severely damaged by freeze in Dec.
BOTANICAL NAME: Russelia equisetiformis
COMMON NAME: Firecracker Flower, Coral Plant
OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: R. juncea
TYPE PLANT: shrub (evergreen)
HABIT, USES: Arching, Bushy, Ornamental, Hanging, Border, Hedge, Groundcover
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 48-60
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: Red, Orange, Profuse
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, 6,7,8
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: 5 to 9
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: cs,ts
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH Neutral, Well-drained, Moderately Rich
Propagation: Stem cuttings, Division
REFERENCE NOTES:
GC - This is an unusual and lovely selection for a container garden. Arching, bushy stems are lightly covered with leaves and
tubular, coral-colored flowers which are long lasting and appear in succession during the year. Likes a rich soil and full
sun or will tolerate some shade. Good drainage is required.
Simon & Schuster - In full bloom the plant appears to be raining red flowers. From Mexico. Can live outdoors in a
warm-temporate climate, frost tender. Prefers good rich garden soil with organic matter. Very easy to grow.
SOUTHERN PERENNIALS & HERBS -- Russelia equisetiformis : SCROPHULARIACEAE, (Coralblow, Coral Plant). Showy, rushlike 4'
shrub, with many narrow stems bearing bright red, tubular, 1" flowers all summer and fall. The few leaves that are produced
fall away early or are reduced to scales, leaving just the green stems and the flowers. Mexico. Hardy to at least 15øF. Zones
8-11.
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DATE PLANTED: 5/5/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: Home Depot $2.83
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: AREA 8 Above retaining wall
5/9/96 - blooming when planted, divided and gave some to Karen and took ten new starts. Bloom continued thru ?
7/8/96 - overshadowed by Tithonia, but still looking healthy.
10/31/96 - very pretty foliage but not blooming. Same plant in hanging pot above it is blooming.
2/10/97 - took divisions. this plant may have been killed by freeze.
2/23/97 - discarded, roots looked dead
3/16/97 - planted divisions out in area 8
8/22/97 - these are growing well but not blooming
10/24/97 - very healthy looking plants but no blooms
2/14/98 - staying healthy thru mild winter, a few sparse blooms
4/19/98 - profuse blooms for the past couple of weeks, looks great!
5/18/98 - blooms have continued
1998 summary - sporatic blooms during the year and looking very good.
3/10/99 - surprisingly, there was only minor freze damage in low twenties in January. Cleaned out freeze damage and tried
to start cuttings. Looks very good.
1999 summary - well establshed now, great looking plant with red "firecrackers" dangling over wall.
3/27/00 - has been blooming all month, now at its peak.
2000 summary - a great year for this plant, performed well in dry weather, but Dec. freeze may have done it in.
DATE PLANTED: 10/24/96
HOW ACQUIRED:: division
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
NOTE: one reference says it is frost tender, the other says hardy to zone 5.
3/16/97 - Did not survive here over winter.
BOTANICAL NAME: Ruttya ruspolia 'Rutty'
COMMON NAME: OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS: TYPE PLANT: perennial
HABIT, USES: ,
HEIGHT (inches unless specified): 24
FLOWERS - colors & profusion: ,
SEASON BLOOMING (or months): ,
USDA HARDINESS ZONE RANGE: to
SOUTHERN LIVING HEAT ZONE: good
LIGHT PREFERENCE: full sun to partial shade
SOIL pH, moisture & fertility: pH , well drained,
Propagation: REFERENCE NOTES:
Plant tag indicates this is a Florida native perennial, with clusters of rose flowers on terminal spikes from spring through
fall. Prune when necessary to retain compact habit.
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Results for Ruttya ruspolia 'Rutty' at Le Jardin Ombragé
DATE PLANTED: 4/24/97
HOW ACQUIRED:: Tallahassee Nurseries 3.95
GARDEN LOCATION/STATUS: DISCARDED Removed after normal growth
4/26/97 - blooming when planted
7/19/97 - has not bloomed again but good healthy growth
8/22/97 - no further blooms, cut back, it was looking weedy
10/24/97 - this started to get far too big for the location. Cut it back severely, may need to move to another location
2/14/98 - cut it back severely again, needs to be moved out-a here
