I pounced on two Digiplexis at Bunnings a few months back & planted them in my shrub border in front of a variegated Brugmansia & under a deciduous Euphorbia cotonifolia which is currently shading them from the hot sun. I ordered three Isoplexis canariensis online prior & they are planted as a trio at the back of the border between the variegated Brugmansia & a Dombeya tiliaceus with dwarf Salvia Wishes shrubs planted in front. All are doing well so far & are clumping up. The Isoplexis throw up a flowering stem from time to time & I pruned the Salvia back when they finished flowering. The Digiplexis will get plenty of sunlight to set buds over winter & early spring. I’ve never grown any of them before so it’s an experiment. Very exciting!
Wonderful once again. And many plants I recognized. Loved the Hollyhock comment, made me laugh out loud, in bed! Too funny! Love Oxalis, I have a few plus a new one thanks to a prior video. Great video!
Ohhh the rosa sericea! One of my favourites! The sisyrinchium is a lovely one as well - I have the more common S. striatum and S. 'devon skies' but may have to look out for this one as that soft antique tone is quite nice.
Thank you for another wonderful video. The plants are super cool, and i sympathize with Mathew 's hilarity and the endless twists in the botanical nomenclature drama :))) Keep on making these videos, they are a RUclips highlight of every week for me! Thanks
Calceolaria was the first plant I ever bought when I was at Teachers College in Armidale. It sat on my windowsill. I’ve always been fond of it & love the colour & shape of the flowers.
Loving that rose 😊 Will definitely be hunting out one for my uk garden. You're right about that "tired apricot" colour; a plant I now know not to buy. Thanks for another inspiring video.
Hi stephen, I was listening to 3cr show recently, you were talking about how not as many plant collectors are around anymore, and i thought I'd just let you know that I am 28 year old mad keen collector, with land and no intention of ever giving up this profession that I've working in for 10 years 😊
Love your videos ❤, it would have been nice if could have shown us some of these thug watsonias escapees, those of us watching from Europe would be interested in all that is Oz and exotic to us.
I have a question. 35+ years after planting Cyclamen hederifolium, the ants have done a fabulous job of spreading them under my trees. Many of the corms though, are sitting on top of the ground. I was wondering if I can just throw some fresh soil on top whilst they are dormant now (South Gippsland, Victoria) even though they are covered in seed pods? Thanks
I’m wondering if Sisyrinchium striatum is ever a problem for others. I see it for sale everywhere, and it seems very common. However, someone planted it on the rural property I live on before I moved in, and it has become a real menace. It seeds prolifically and is impossible to get rid of. There’s an entire hillside covered with it that refuses to die (even after being cut back every time it grows). I’d appreciate any insight or advice you have.
I have it in SE Vic and it's been quite well behaved here. If one pops up where I don't want it I simply pull it up by the roots and compost it. My compost bays are about 1.5x1.5 meters and fill quickly so compost tends to be fairly hot.
The two of them could read from the phone book and I would listen. But plants are even better!
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I pounced on two Digiplexis at Bunnings a few months back & planted them in my shrub border in front of a variegated Brugmansia & under a deciduous Euphorbia cotonifolia which is currently shading them from the hot sun. I ordered three Isoplexis canariensis online prior & they are planted as a trio at the back of the border between the variegated Brugmansia & a Dombeya tiliaceus with dwarf Salvia Wishes shrubs planted in front. All are doing well so far & are clumping up. The Isoplexis throw up a flowering stem from time to time & I pruned the Salvia back when they finished flowering. The Digiplexis will get plenty of sunlight to set buds over winter & early spring. I’ve never grown any of them before so it’s an experiment. Very exciting!
Good luck with them! Thanks for watching!
Yes, Matthew Lucas, that is a wonderful collection, indeed! Thank you.
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Wonderful once again. And many plants I recognized. Loved the Hollyhock comment, made me laugh out loud, in bed! Too funny!
Love Oxalis, I have a few plus a new one thanks to a prior video. Great video!
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Thanks for the video. Some very interesting plants.
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Another fascinating video.
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Ohhh the rosa sericea! One of my favourites! The sisyrinchium is a lovely one as well - I have the more common S. striatum and S. 'devon skies' but may have to look out for this one as that soft antique tone is quite nice.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for another wonderful video. The plants are super cool, and i sympathize with Mathew 's hilarity and the endless twists in the botanical nomenclature drama :))) Keep on making these videos, they are a RUclips highlight of every week for me! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Calceolaria was the first plant I ever bought when I was at Teachers College in Armidale. It sat on my windowsill. I’ve always been fond of it & love the colour & shape of the flowers.
Loving that rose 😊 Will definitely be hunting out one for my uk garden.
You're right about that "tired apricot" colour; a plant I now know not to buy. Thanks for another inspiring video.
Good luck - hope you can find it! Thanks for watching!
Some amazing plants. Places like this really need to move into the 21st century and do online sales.
Perhaps they don't want to and both Ben and Kerrie have full time jobs not related to their nursery.
Hi stephen, I was listening to 3cr show recently, you were talking about how not as many plant collectors are around anymore, and i thought I'd just let you know that I am 28 year old mad keen collector, with land and no intention of ever giving up this profession that I've working in for 10 years 😊
That’s great to hear, keep up the good work! Regards Stephen
Our sisyrinchium or blue eyed grass, is obviously blue & one of mine is a bright yellow...very easy to grow and is everywhere in SE US....
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The Calylophus serrulatus in the yellow border with the lemon tree backdrop though! 💛
It's a really lovely combination, isn't it! Regards Stephen
Love your videos ❤, it would have been nice if could have shown us some of these thug watsonias escapees, those of us watching from Europe would be interested in all that is Oz and exotic to us.
We'll have to think about making an escaped thugs video! Thanks for watching!
Question. What happens if you don’t cut a rose back in spring. Thank you guys! Love your videos. Can’t wait for Thursdays here in Nebraska, USA.
You will end up with an unruly rose and less vigorous growth. Regards Stephen
I have a question. 35+ years after planting Cyclamen hederifolium, the ants have done a fabulous job of spreading them under my trees. Many of the corms though, are sitting on top of the ground. I was wondering if I can just throw some fresh soil on top whilst they are dormant now (South Gippsland, Victoria) even though they are covered in seed pods? Thanks
I would. Regards Stephen
I’m wondering if Sisyrinchium striatum is ever a problem for others. I see it for sale everywhere, and it seems very common. However, someone planted it on the rural property I live on before I moved in, and it has become a real menace. It seeds prolifically and is impossible to get rid of. There’s an entire hillside covered with it that refuses to die (even after being cut back every time it grows).
I’d appreciate any insight or advice you have.
I have it in SE Vic and it's been quite well behaved here. If one pops up where I don't want it I simply pull it up by the roots and compost it. My compost bays are about 1.5x1.5 meters and fill quickly so compost tends to be fairly hot.
You are the first person that I've found with this problem. Regards Stephen
Does Digiplexis produce fertile seeds?
Some will'. Regards Stephen