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Future Home for Plumerias

11 years ago

Each year we do a garden. This year was roses. I asked my disabled son what he would like and he said Tropical. So here I am sharing where the Plumerias I bought this year will be next year along with some friends (Elephant Ears (colocasias), Cannas, Bananas, hybiscus, caladiums, etc. and a pond with waterfall. The plumerias will go here in huge
pots. It gets full sun. The Cannas in front mark the entrance to the
Future Tropical Garden (FTG). The bamboo poles in the back mark the location
of the fence. I hope you don't mind me sharing.

This is the rose garden. You walk down this to get to the FTG.


Comments (13)

  • 11 years ago

    Cannas. There will likely be an arch at the end of the path to walk under with the canna pots on either side.


  • 11 years ago

    Looking left. The FTG will end where a huge tree is about 30 feet beyond the last bamboo pole marker.



  • 11 years ago

    Front view of starter plants. These I will be able to divide next year for twice as many. If anyone likes any of these, I will share the name. I just love colocasias and cannas.They should work well with the plumerias as the Stars.



  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Current home of the plumerias while they root and/or acclimate. Some can get moved to full sun soon. It gets AM sun. It has been 100F real feel this week. Thanks for watching. ~ Terri

  • 11 years ago

    jandey1, Thanks for the comment. This place was junk trees which took 5 years to clear. Then for the next 6 we have worked on installing the gardens. The tropical is our biggest project. I'm thinking it will be 3 years to finish it. Gardens are awesome!

  • 11 years ago

    Wow! Gorgeous!

    treehugger101 thanked meannmrb
  • 11 years ago

    We just moved the bananas, cannas, elephant ears apart by several feet because they have grown a good so much since these pics were taken. It's amazing! I hope I selected varieties that will keep up with the growth of the plumerias.

  • 11 years ago

    Treehugger...

    Beautiful yard you have there.. It sounds like it has been a project in the works for a long time and it's coming together so well..

    i just love the look of a English garden and long trails with arches that lead to another themed garden. Just lovely...

    The plans sound like it will be an awesome place to relax and smell the Plumeria.. Ahhhhhhh......

    Beautiful...

    laura

    treehugger101 thanked Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • 11 years ago

    Thanks, Laura. The house is small but it was to me an empty canvas waiting for a painting to appear. I can tell from your beautiful place that you know what it is like, all the work. And it takes a lot of time. The plumerias will just give it what it needs. I just need to keep them alive! Thanks for all your help. I read every thread!

  • 11 years ago

    Hi Treehugger!!

    You are so kind.. Thank you!!

    I do understand how much work goes into planning, but you are seeing your rewards taking shape ! What a lovely place you have and I know it's gorgeous already.. Please post pictures of your new garden!

    We all will be waiting patiently to see the new Plumeria Garden!!

    Houses come in all shapes and sizes.. It's what is inside that makes them large and beautiful... I have no doubt that yours is filled with love...

    have a wonderful day..

    laura

    treehugger101 thanked Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • 11 years ago

    I will definitely post updates, though the fence will likely go up next Spring. Then the fun begins. I'm thinking when the fence goes up, it will be easier to visualize since there will be a defined space. I'm so excited to get going on this one. It is so hard to be patient!

  • 11 years ago

    Terri, I would be in heaven with all of the sun you have in your yard, and the photos are great. Just a beautiful garden you have. I have a heavily wooded lot and just got interested in plumeria a couple of years ago so my plants are pretty much limited to a small area in my driveway that gets 6 to 8 hours of summer sun. Can't wait to see your plumeria orchard next year.

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