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flower suggestions please??

BigAl

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Need to put down some new flowers along the path ways leading to the house here in Calif .
Elevation is 2500 feet , Full Sun , 85- 100 degrees days ,50-60 degrees nites, underground spinkler system in place . Fairly low hieght and it can cascade over the brick walls that border the walks .I would like ultra low maintence flowers or shrubs as we tend to travel a lot . You guys and gals got a favorite that might work that has good color ?
 

daedong

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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Not sure what Australian plants you can get, but some forms of Grevilleas would suit.

http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/fa...nd-Shrubs/Grevillea-Poorinda-Royal-Mantle/577
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Grevillea 'Poorinda Royal Mantle', often known simply as 'Royal Mantle' is, however, still with us and remains undoubtedly the best of the Poorinda hybrids. It is believed to be a hybrid between G.laurifolia, a species from the Blue Mountains, and G.willisii, an eastern Victorian species. Unfortunately Hodge's record keeping left much to be desired and the parentage of many of his hybrids is uncertain.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]Grevillea 'Poorinda Royal Mantle' is a dense and vigorous groundcover[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica]This cultivar is a vigorous groundcover, which will cover an area 3m by 3m if conditions are to its liking. There is rarely a time when there are not some flowers present but its peak flowering time is late winter and spring. The flowers are deep red in a one-sided toothbrush-like raceme about 6cm long. They are very attractive to nectar seeking birds. Leaves are variable, up to 10cm long with some being coarsely toothed and others entire. The young growth is coppery red.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]For best results, a well-drained sunny position is preferred but the cultivar is tolerant of almost any position that is not waterlogged and in full shade. It is frost hardy, accepting temperatures to at least -7oC and in contrast has been seen growing well in Cairns.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Propagation must be from cuttings to ensure that the clonal properties of the hybrid are retained. Cuttings are best taken in December or January when the new growth has begun to harden. However, suitable cuttings may be found at most times of the year. The use of a hormone growth promoter, such as Clonex is beneficial.[/FONT]
 

BigAl

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Plastic or silk ones.
LOL ! Not a bad idea !!

[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Not sure what Australian plants you can get, but some forms of Grevilleas would suit.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/fa...nd-Shrubs/Grevillea-Poorinda-Royal-Mantle/577[/FONT]


[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Grevillea 'Poorinda Royal Mantle', often known simply as 'Royal Mantle' is, however, still with us and remains undoubtedly the best of the Poorinda hybrids. It is believed to be a hybrid between G.laurifolia, a species from the Blue Mountains, and G.willisii, an eastern Victorian species. Unfortunately Hodge's record keeping left much to be desired and the parentage of many of his hybrids is uncertain.[/FONT]
931514.jpg
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]Grevillea 'Poorinda Royal Mantle' is a dense and vigorous groundcover[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica]This cultivar is a vigorous groundcover, which will cover an area 3m by 3m if conditions are to its liking. There is rarely a time when there are not some flowers present but its peak flowering time is late winter and spring. The flowers are deep red in a one-sided toothbrush-like raceme about 6cm long. They are very attractive to nectar seeking birds. Leaves are variable, up to 10cm long with some being coarsely toothed and others entire. The young growth is coppery red.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]For best results, a well-drained sunny position is preferred but the cultivar is tolerant of almost any position that is not waterlogged and in full shade. It is frost hardy, accepting temperatures to at least -7oC and in contrast has been seen growing well in Cairns.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Propagation must be from cuttings to ensure that the clonal properties of the hybrid are retained. Cuttings are best taken in December or January when the new growth has begun to harden. However, suitable cuttings may be found at most times of the year. The use of a hormone growth promoter, such as Clonex is beneficial.[/FONT]

Those look pretty good . I'll go check with the nursery in town ,THANKS!!!
 
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