Hibiscus, also for Dr. E's Greening Tips

I usually share posts relating to flowers from Logee's on my green blog, but the black hat seo issues have stymied me, so until I restructure it, here goes:

Greetings! At Logee's, we offer many rare and hard-to-find plants. Many of these are web store exclusives because we don't have sufficient stock to offer them in the catalog. Now is a great time to buy these unusual specimens. Hurry! Sale ends June 24, 2015. Note: To receive these special prices you must put the first item into your shopping cart, then enter "EMAIL" as the promotional code and click "Apply Key Code". Big Sale At Logee's Plants For Home & Garden Hibiscus 'Peggy Hendri'  (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hybrid)  Large, fully-double, butter-yellow blossoms adorn this vigorous hybrid. 'Peggy Hendri' is an everblooming hibiscus and it prefers full sun for maximum flowering. Grows 2-4' tall in containers.  4" pot. R1325-4  Reg. $16.95     Sale: $12.95 Order Now Passion Flower 'La Lucchese'   (Passiflora hybrid) Large, 4" flowers with long, delicate, light purple petals and frilly banded filaments make 'La Lucchese' outstanding in the world of passion flowers. The fragrant flowers will delight you. 2.5" pot.  R2473-2 Reg. $12.95           Sale: $8.95 Order Now Lion's Ears  (Leonotis leonurus) Young plants reach full maturity as summer wanes and they burst forth in a blizzard of orange tufts that form all along the stems. Its growth rate is astounding when given full sun and lots of water and fertilizer. An impressive fall bloomer. 2.5" pot. R1406-2  Reg. $9.95              Sale: $6.95 Order Now Hibiscus 'Rim of Fire'   (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hybrid) Large 8" blooms have red-and-white color splashes throughout the flower with a slight blush of yellow. 'Rim of Fire' makes an ideal container plant for the summer patio or garden. 4" pot. R1687-4 Reg. $17.95       Sale: $12.95 Order Now Fig 'Desert King'  (Ficus carica) The delicious yellowish-green figs have sweet, strawberry-colored centers and they are larger than most figs (about the size of an extra-large egg). 'Desert King' produces two crops of figs a year: one in mid-summer and another in fall. 4" pot. R2173-4 Reg. $17.95      Sale: $12.95 Order Now Mussaenda 'Double Red'  (Mussaenda hybrid) Often called a "show stopper," this vigorous mussaenda flowers during the long days of the summer and the blooms seem to go on forever.  Although it's not a true double flower, the large red bracts have a very full form.  4" pot. R2331-4 Reg. $19.95   Sale: $14.95 Order Now Dutchman's Pipe 'Brasiliensis'   (Aristolochia gigantea)  One of the most outrageous flowers in the world, this species of Dutchman's Pipe has huge flowers over 10" in length. Each flower displays an intricate pattern of mottled reddish-brown and white. Draw close and smell its lemon scent. 4" pot R1298-4 Reg. $14.95  Sale: $9.95 Order Now Hibiscus 'Blueberry Thrill'  (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hybrid)  Here's a real charmer for your hibiscus collection. 'Blueberry Thrill' has bluish-purple flowers with pink-orange petal edges and a deep purple throat. The 5-6" blooms may be single or double and last 2 full days. 4" pot. R1860-4 Reg. $17.95            Sale: $12.95 Order Now Lipstick Plant 'Rigel'   (Aeschynanthuys hybrid) Rare and hard-to-find, 'Rigel' has a compact, spreading form that creates a full specimen with an outrageous display of neon orange blooms. This stunning hybrid will enliven any container.  2.5" pot. T5005-2 Reg. $12.95       Sale: $9.95 Order Now Hibiscus Klahanie'Maria Montessori' p.p.   (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hybrid) Large, fully double, 5-6" flowers have orange centers and yellow outer petals. The Klahanie hibiscus have been hybridized so the flowers last 2-3 days instead of the usual 24 hours. 4" pot. R2376-4 Reg. $17.95             Sale: $12.95  Order Now Begonia 'Iron Cross'  (Begonia masoniana) This New Guinea begonia species is a must for any indoor collection. The green leaves have a pebbled texture and sport chocolate-brown markings resembling the German Iron Cross. This handsome specimen grows 8-12" in a container. 2.5" pot. B3011-2 Reg. $9.95      Sale: $6.95   Order Now  Bougainvillea 'Pixie Queen' (Bougainvillea hybrid) Nearly a constant bloomer, 'Pixie Queen' has bright pink flower clusters that are enhanced by the vibrant variegated foliage. More of a shrub than a vine, 'Pixie Queen' is easily shaped and grown as a potted plant for the patio or home. 2.5" pot. R2234-2  Reg. $9.95          Sale: $6.95 Order Now Angel's Trumpet 'Variegata'  (Brugmansia suaveolens) This unique Angel's Trumpet has everything the gardener wants: gorgeous, 1' long, pure white flowers, nighttime fragrance and variegated foliage. 'Variegata' makes an unusual specimen for the garden or large container. R1114-4 Reg. $17.95        Sale: $14.95  Order Now Kumquat 'Nordmann Seedless Nagami'  (Fortunella margarita) Seedless kumquats are hard to find.  'Nordmann Seedless Nagami' has teardrop shaped fruit that's tart and juicy with a flavor similar to regular Nagami. Kumquat fruit is meant to be eaten skin and all for a sweet/tart taste. 4" grafted plant blooms sooner.  C2054-4G Reg. $29.95           Sale: $19.95 Order Now Angel's Trumpet 'Pink'  (Brugmansia x insignis) The large 8-10" fragrant flowers bloom in succession throughout the summer months. The flowers are pale pink changing to salmon-pink at the petals' edge. This is one of the easiest Angel's Trumpets to bring into flower. 4" pot. R1110-4  Reg. $17.95     Sale: $14.95 Order Now  Nepenthes 'Lantern Alata'  (Nepenthes hybrid) Smaller than Nepenthes 'Miranda,' Tropical Pitcher Plant 'Lantern Alata' has long, narrow foliage that's highlighted by a colorful reddish tint. Stocky red pitchers measure 6-8" long and each has an attached cap.  4" pot. R9648-4  Reg. $19.95     Sale: $14.95  Order Now Hibiscus Klahanie 'Isabella' p.p.  (Hibsicus rosa-sinensis hybrid) Large, impressive orange flowers have vibrant red throats and a slight ruffle at the petals' edge. 'Isabella' is free-blooming as a summer container plant. The Klahanie hibiscus have been hybridized so the flowers last 2-3 days instead of the usual 24 hours. 4" pot. R2377-4 Reg. $17.95           Sale: $14.95  Order Now Begonia 'Froggy'  (Begonia rex hybrid) This compact begonia makes an excellent container plant for the windowsill or small space garden.  The green-to-bronze leaves have unusual black netting highlights.  Pure white flowers bloom in winter.  2.5" pot. B3256-2  Reg. $10.95     Sale: $8.95 Order Now Salvia 'Black & Blue'  (Salvia guaranitica) Winter hardy to zone 6, Salvia 'Black & Blue' has deep blue flowers with dark black calyxes. Its upright spiking habit makes a good addition to the summer garden where it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.  2.5" pot. H8326-2 Reg. $7.95     Sale: $5.95  Order Now Fuzzy-Flowered Hoya  (Hoya boutii) Clusters of fuzzy, cream-colored flowers marked with maroon centers adorn this vining plant from the Philippines. The solid green leaves and vine are thinner than most hoyas but it's a vigorous grower. Blooming occurs from spring into summer. This rare hoya is a must-have for any collector.  2.5" pot. R2834-2 Reg.  $14.95  Sale: $9.95  Order Now Passion Flower 'Betty Myles Young'  (Passiflora hybrid) You'll want this passion flower for its color, fragrance and ability to bloom reliably. 'Betty Myles Young' flowers in the garden from spring to fall. The purple sepal has a blush of dusky blue and the corolla has a defined band of dark purple and white. 2.5" pot. R1792-2 Reg. $12.95       Sale: $7.95 Order Now Begonia 'Raspberry Swirl' p.p (Begonia rex hybrid) At the edge of the leaf you'll find silver and green; at the heart of the leaf there's a rich raspberry-red color. The spiraling leaves produce an almost whirlpool effect which the eye finds irresistible.  2.5" pot. B3042-2 Reg. $8.95     Sale: $5.95  Order Now South African Jasmine (Jasminum angulare) Flowering during the summer months, South African Jasmine has pure white, star-shaped flowers that are divinely fragrant. It has a compact, vining growth habit making it the perfect jasmine for a small space garden. 2.5" pot. R1925-2 Reg. $10.95   Sale: $7.95  Order Now Cape Primrose 'Midnight Flame'  (Streptocarpus hybrid) Flowering for nearly 10 months of the year, Cape Primrose 'Midnight Flame' adds rich red color to your indoor garden. Grow in indirect light and temperatures above 50°F for best results.  2.5" pot. T5044-2 Reg. $9.95       Sale: $5.95 Order Now

Big Sale At Logee's Plants For Home & Garden Note: To receive these special prices you must put the first item into your shopping cart, then enter "EMAIL" as the promotional code and click "Apply Key Code". In order to receive these same great prices in our walk-in store, please bring the below coupon with you. Offer ends June 24, 2015.       Make sure you like us on Facebook, our Logee's Tropical Plants Page shares gardening tips, sales and our popular Bloom of the Week Photo.     Happy Planting, Logee's

Dr. E's Greening Tips for the Common Person

Good morning; to those who follow this blog, I know it is hard to view.  I've been taken over by Black Hat SEO tactics.  I will be writing on my Memoir blog, and then will rebuild the entire Green Blog and take down the old one.  This will take some time.  I apologize and regret any inconvenience, especially as we approach the Summer Solstice.

The last six months have left me disheartened and fraught with worry, as I find myself the major caretaker and in many ways, guardian, of a group of elderly relatives, all over the world.  On top of that, I work a lot, and try to write.  I also have to move a 400 volume library, with every obstacle thrown in my way. 

This week, I have some pleasant activities including a conference I am really looking forward to, but the summer is going away quickly.

My pumpkin plant is thriving in a pot, and I have a gourd vine growing within another gourd vine. I visited the Orchid show this year, and have fostered my small orchid to a better home with better light.

So, Dr. E's Greening is still here, but look for our blog to be restructured.

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