HORTIPHILE

notes, musings and rants from plant lovers

Xtreme Passionflower

written by: Lisa Van Cleef posted: June 30, 2010

June30

The Passiflora parritae is in bloom right now in our Chilean garden.

The incredible Passiflora parritae blooming in our Chilean Garden

This is a passionflower to drool over.  Huge, bright orange flowers–as big as a big grapefruit–hanging high overhead like brilliant party lanterns.  A native of the Colombian Andes, this incredibly rare vine loves our cool climate.

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View From The Bay Returns to the Garden

written by: Lisa Van Cleef posted: June 25, 2010

June25

Watch as Leigh Glaser learns how to root cuttings in our Zellerbach Garden.

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A Love-Hate Relationship

written by: Lisa Van Cleef posted: June 21, 2010

June21
Outrageously beautiful, easy to grow

The orchid cactus has got to be one of the most outrageous teases in the garden.

Its beauty is so painfully fleeting, fading only a day or two later.  You gotta ask, why bother? Read the full story »

posted under Bay Area Climate, Cacti, Plant Sales, Plants for the Bay Area | 3 Comments »

Last Chance for Romance

written by: Lisa Van Cleef posted: June 4, 2010

June4
This baby's in and full of promise.

You’ve still got a couple of weeks left to plant a tomato.  Ignore that fogbelt overhead and try a cherry tomato. Read the full story »

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