Seedpods of Cardiocrinum giganteum are nearly as delightful as the blooms themselves and they last a lot longer. These caught my eye on an evening stroll in the garden.
Growers for the big box stores seem to always be looking for new ways to display tillandsias.
And now for some new plants. At the after Christmas sale at Watson's, a free poinsettia came with every purchase. Many people just toss these as soon as the holiday season is over but why not enjoy the bright red bracts for a bit longer? The price was certainly right for this large specimen.
One can never have too many Cryptanthus and the patterned leaves of this last one on the shelf called out to me.
Abies koreana 'Kohout's Ice Breaker' has glorious silver needles like it's parent. It originated as a witch's broom from 'Silberlocke' in Germany. Hardy to zone 4, this miniature will grow to 1.5' x 1.5' in 10 years (it's already 1'x1') so it should be perfect for a pot. I've no idea if it'll produce the beautiful cones that 'Silberlocke' does. It really wanted to come home with me.
Well, that's it for this random post. Have a good weekend all!