Three for Thursday: September 17, 2009

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I rescued two four inch pots of Lantana from Lowe's clearance table a few months ago. They were small but in good condition and I just couldn't leave them there to languish until they expired. I planted them in the rose bed that's on the back corner of the side yard near the alleyway. I wasn't sure they'd do much of anything but for 50 cents each, I figured it wasn't any great loss if they didn't. The Head Gardener says I underestimated them and I guess she's right. They each cover a four foot square area and are about 24 inches tall. For this week's Three for Thursday, here are 3 blooms from those plants ... the color variations never fail to intrigue me AND make me smile!




"I call that a bargain, the best I ever had ..." (What? No, Who ... The, not Doctor.)

Comments

Carol Michel said…
That does look like a good bargain. I like lantana for containers here in the summer time. Do they overwinter for y'all?
September 18, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Mr. McGregor's Daughter said…
Such a deal! They are so bright & cheery. Lantana is such an easy, carefree plant. So why didn't I plant any this summer.
September 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Meadowview Thymes said…
They look great! I have such a time with lantana in containers. It requires so much more water. Do you find that true as well Cindy?
September 19, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Gail said…
Excellent Who reference! They are pretty fantastic plants and the color variation on your blooms make me smile, too. Fifty cents! ...I thought my .99 plants were a good deal! gail
September 20, 2009 at 7:36 PM
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