tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post4343028724111582431..comments2023-05-12T09:52:51.723-04:00Comments on MyTexasGardens: Gardenias: A Fragrance That Captivates - Southern LivingSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-76539905621272356772011-07-01T23:14:43.445-04:002011-07-01T23:14:43.445-04:00Hi ziggy stardust, and WELCOME Texas Girl! Oleand...Hi ziggy stardust, and WELCOME Texas Girl! Oleanders run rampant on my side of town. Most of them are red or pinkish in color. And I was so excited to find a white one. At first, we planted it on the north side of the house, because I was afraid the hot Texas sun would burn the blooms. But I only got a few blooms for several years, and the plant only grew to about 4 feet. Then, in winter it would freeze back and I would have to cut it back and wait for it to grow again, only to have one bloom. So, a few years ago, we moved it to the south side of the house, and OMG! It now grows to about 10 feet and blooms a bunch. This past winter was pretty rough on it, so we had to cut it back a lot. But it is coming back and it is getting full. I expect to have blooms later in the summer. I don't know about them being invasive. They can get real tall and bushy. Most people have them on the south of their houses and up against the house itself. The only thing I heard was that they could be a bit poisonous to some animals, and I guess we wouldn't want children chewing on them. I had some pink ones years ago, and didn't have much luck with them. I think they enjoy the heat and sun.<br /><br />Thank you so much for following, and for the compliments on my oleander. I'm with you-I love oleanders too.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-64344617606208774132011-07-01T22:44:15.821-04:002011-07-01T22:44:15.821-04:00I love your Oleanders! I just bought one and don&#...I love your Oleanders! I just bought one and don't know where to plant it yet. I might keep it potted this year until I decide. I have heard bad things about them such as them having invasive roots, they get into your sewer, etc.... But I still love them and can't wait to have them permanently planted in our garden. Nice to meet another Texan blogger!!! <br /><br />xoxo<br />Ziggyziggy stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883707791266342212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-19717855380880697452011-06-08T22:30:35.515-04:002011-06-08T22:30:35.515-04:00Hi Laura,
I think I remember seeing a photo of gar...Hi Laura,<br />I think I remember seeing a photo of gardenias on your blog one time. Love to float them. They are such a treat...and yes, plenty more pics to take! And Shawn has a way of contributing to the story. Thanks for coming by. You sound a bit more like yourself.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-77254070962023411912011-06-08T15:00:32.913-04:002011-06-08T15:00:32.913-04:00i LOVE gardenias too! ooooh..ooooh...that smell......i LOVE gardenias too! ooooh..ooooh...that smell...<br /><br />and i do the same as you...cut a few off and bring them in to float on the water! <br /><br />don't worry about losing all your pic's...i'm sure you'll make up for it!!<br /><br />C U T E shawn picture!!<br />:]laurak/ForestWalkArt :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00285156023840252154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-62730283024212145162011-06-02T19:41:52.731-04:002011-06-02T19:41:52.731-04:00Hi Nancy!
Gardenias are so special...they don'...Hi Nancy!<br />Gardenias are so special...they don't even look real. It's such a treat to have them in the house to look at.<br /><br />Thank you for the compliment of Shawn. He's a good subject, and no matter what the weather, he loves the outdoors.<br /><br />Hope you've recuperated from your trip.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-3642262746214410892011-06-02T09:44:58.760-04:002011-06-02T09:44:58.760-04:00That is such a sweet picture of Shawn.
Love love...That is such a sweet picture of Shawn. <br /><br />Love love love gardenias. And that gorgeous scent! Reminds me of Texas, for sure.Nancy McCarrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12867768046703596688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-9360901920605228462011-05-30T20:35:32.719-04:002011-05-30T20:35:32.719-04:00Hi Susan! So glad you're back. Yes, love tho...Hi Susan! So glad you're back. Yes, love those Gardenias...I couldn't believe it when they started blooming. And since mine have pretty much perished, I plan to get a couple more. They did flourish for about 5 years, and weren't expensive. <br />My grandson loves the outdoors, no matter what the weather, and he knows I'm shooting photos when he's out there-little ones do such fun and interesting things!<br />Thank you for coming by and, I really think your blog button is georgeous, thank you for letting me use it. Your blogs are fascinating, and I thought I could help share them.<br />Shall talk to you soon!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383039383765299104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574965505310935206.post-2625534324569905772011-05-30T20:02:58.874-04:002011-05-30T20:02:58.874-04:00Hi Susan, I'm sorry you lost all your other ph...Hi Susan, I'm sorry you lost all your other photos of Gardenias. It's obvious from this one, just how healthy and beautiful they were. The leaves always tell don't they!<br />I've never grown them, but our daughter has... and, oh, the perfume is just so lovely and they bring back memories of warm summer evenings.<br />I enjoyed the story of your favourite perfume too. It's delightful to have a special one tucked away to use when the mood takes.<br />What a beautiful moment you've captured with your dear grandson!<br />Thank you for including my button on your sidebar too Susan, it was a lovely surprise.<br />Am enjoying your garden blog very much. Cheerio for now :D)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849036690807834080noreply@blogger.com