Garden

[Daffy Duck]

So far all I have purchased is the purple pawprint clogs. I have been tempted by some of the plants but think I have FINALLY learned to buy from a local nursery. Too many dollars down the drain buying CF & Robertas in years past.

[JustJazzmom]

On 1/21/2014 DiAnne said:

On 1/21/2014 JustJazzmom said:

On 1/21/2014 happygal said:

Does anyone know if the Sunpatiens are available in regular nurseries?

Yes, they will be. Contact your local nursery and ask when they will be available. In light of what has happened to regular impatiens, the Sunpatiens are a terrific choice.

What has happened to regular impatiens?

Thank goodness for ability to search by garden topic as its no longer on the page(s) to view.

This thread discusses what has happened to the regular impatiens-- the disease has spread to most states now.

http://community.qvc.com/forums/in-the-garden/topic/374687/downy-mildew-dm-on-impatiens-walleriana-c...

[DiAnne]

JustJazzmom - Thank you for the info. I had never heard of this and I purchase four flats of impatiens every May. I have not had any problems but it sounds like in the damp Pacific Northwest I should have. I think I may try begonias next year for a change.

[JustJazzmom]

On 1/21/2014 DiAnne said:

JustJazzmom - Thank you for the info. I had never heard of this and I purchase four flats of impatiens every May. I have not had any problems but it sounds like in the damp Pacific Northwest I should have. I think I may try begonias next year for a change.

Just google shade loving annuals as there are many others available for shade and color in the summer. Begonias are good, try Mimulus or Torenia (giving the actual botanical Latin names) and look under images. There are going to be some winter lectures here where I am discussing this problem (again) as there is still no solution yet to (1) remove this problem, or (2) find a disease resistant impatiens.

[Pennytoo]

On 1/21/2014 DiAnne said:

On 1/21/2014 JustJazzmom said:

On 1/21/2014 happygal said:

Does anyone know if the Sunpatiens are available in regular nurseries?

Yes, they will be. Contact your local nursery and ask when they will be available. In light of what has happened to regular impatiens, the Sunpatiens are a terrific choice.

What has happened to regular impatiens?

Regular Impatiens were hit by a fungus a couple of years ago. Many garden centers around the country quit selling them to keep the fungus from spredding.

[jlkz]

I promised myself that I would not buy any garden products from the two suppliers on QVC. Yes, they did replace some items and then the replacements did exactly what the originals did. E.g., rebloom ???? Never. Really tall calla lilies? Dwarf, yes. Tall, no. Variety of colors? No way. I'll just read my book or do paperwork when those shows are on.

[slysgame]

I had ordered the sun patients a couple years ago, and planted them in metal wash tubs, and they were absolutely beautiful! They had mainly easterly sun, except one, which had some of the southerly sun, and it would dry out, but after watering it would bounce back beautifully again...absolutely worth the money! Loved them

[Ceci]

Suzie look for my other post about Sunpatients. I am in Sarasota, Florida and ordered two sets last year from QVC. Planted them in the front of the house in full, hot sun. We don't have a sprinkler (might order one), never fertilized. Those Sunpatients are still blooming. They are huge like shrubs. They are beautiful.

I ordered the Hybiscus last year also, but they got eaten to the ground by some sort of beetle (I won't use sprays). Lost all of them. I lost most of what I planted last year except the Impatients. Nothing bothered them. They would wilt a bit during the day but popped back in the evening. I didn't water! They are still going strong a year later.

I just ordered another 2 sets.