Not related to your question, but have you heard the sad news about Chuck?

No i haven't. I usually get down there a time or two every spring but i haven't went this year yet. Please tell me :o (

He passed away unexpectedly. They have established a fund for his children: http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/spartanburg/obituary.aspx?n=charles-douglas-plemmons-chuck&pid=188738990&referrer=0&preview=false

Oh i hate to hear that. This is truly shocking news. He was such a nice and knowledgeable fellow.

Are you located near Spartanburg? Im about 20 miles northwest of Charlotte. I just came through Spartanburg a couple of weeks ago on my way to Clayton Ga. but it was a business trip so i didn't get a chance to stop.

I live West of Greenville and try to make it to Plemmons once in the spring and once in the fall. Their prices are really good for the quality of plants you receive.

For good measure here's one of my 'Empress Wu's in a draped hypertufa pot we call "Empress" that's been placed -and fastened- to a pine tree stump on an upside down saucer. Shot yesterday....

Pieter

I'd call that "Impress" - because it does. Some day (soon) I aspire to such heights of Garden Design. For now, I'm just plonking them in the ground.

I've got over a hundred 'Empress Wu' x OP seedlings that I'm excited to watch as they grow. I am surprised at the variety I've had in color and vigor even as small seedlings.

These are some Emperess Wu and Sum and Substance seedlings from some OP seeds that i just tossed in a tray last summer. I have been potting them up over the last couple of weeks. Its fun watching what they turn into.