Yes, I think those are a fine example of what I am calling "Climate Privilege" ???
That gardenia looks like camelia.With all of this Arctic Vortex stuff going on, I thought some of you Mid-Western and East-Coasters would enjoy some flower pics. Everyone else feel free to add more!
Contorted Japanese quince:
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Camellia:
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Gardenia:
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Azalea:
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Hydrangea:
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Japanese quince:
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Jade:
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Hibiscus:
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That gardenia looks like camelia.
Are any of them bonsai?
I was thinking, that was the biggest Gardenia I had ever seen! But you live in California, so I figured it was possible. .LOL you are CORRECT - I should never post without my first 3 cups of coffee I'll edit the post
Nuccio's Gem - Camellia japonica
Check out the nursery that created it:
https://www.nucciosnurseries.com/index.php/camellias/camellia-japonicas/nuccio-s-gem-detail
I would, in a minute.I wouldn't trade your summer heat for my winter cold ever!
I was thinking, that was the biggest Gardenia I had ever seen! But you live in California, so I figured it was possible. .
It sucks, doesn't it? Expecting snow here tonight.......It is funny to look back and see this thread! February in SoCal was one of the coldest on record. It was the first time in 140 years that not a single day hit 70 degrees in LA. Snow in Las Vegas, and quite a number of days of frost.