Hi Aunt Lou, I have Caryopteris 'Worcester Gold'. It has blue flowers with chartreuse foliage. And from your wants list I have Cosmos 'Double Click' and Verbena bonariensis. Interested in your Gloriosa Daisy 'Double Gold', Marigold 'Little Gem', and Anemone 'Queen Charlotte'. Thanks for your consideration. Hope we can work out a trade. Maria Here is a link that might be useful: my list

I'm thinking of getting these this year. I'm trying to create a bee garden, and every year I see these and want them and never get them. I tried I think it was called "Icicle" veronica and it got really nasty looking. There wasn't much sign of life, so we got rid of it. We are going to put some clay breaker down because there is some clay in that area. Hopefully that will help some of the drainage.

Oh yes they get "chemical" fertilized......They are in buckets of 511 (without Controlled Release Fertilizer).....and are fed each week with a normal solution of Dyna-Gro Plant food (sourced from Silvia's recommended hydroponics store) The seedling's intense color was produced while under very bright CFLs that moved over the seedlings 24/7 for 30+ days.... as a group the seedlings were kept very dry....fed only tiny gulps of weak fertilized water Click my handle and Email me....ColonialtownNorth doug

Hello carol6ma and digginthedirt! Thanks for your feedback. Diggin, the situation is a disappointment! Well said. So, I think you may be on to something when you mention the soil prep. I probably didn't do much other than dig a 2ft x 2ft hole and like I mentioned, threw some compost, and usually a little bone meal if I have it on hand. Yes, the bee balm and veronica are in a bed and most everything else in it is happy. That would include, some day lilies, several Clematis, a rose, a lace cap Hydrangea, Rudebekia, Phlox, Obedient Plant and Lupine. Although, I did have a Shasta Daisy and a Penstemon that didnt make it past season one. I'm thinking drainage may be my issue. If that is the case, could I dig up the bee balm, and sort of "fix" the hole with sand and more rocks, and replant? Same with the Veronica? I really like both of those plants, so I'm hoping to find a solution to keep them. But to be honest, I dont really notice clay in my soil and usually find that it is rich, brown and full of fist sized rocks. (that are quite difficult to remove!) As for the Russian Sage, it is located at the top of the hill in our pool area, which I imagine was created when all the dirt was removed from the hole dug for the pool. Its quite dry up there, and has been a challenge for me to grow much, except for Tiger Lilies. My mom politely reminded me that they'll grow in an empty ditch...so that doesn't say much. That is why I added the compost when planting the sage. But perhaps its a matter of right plant, wrong spot. I will send off a soil sample as you suggested. I imagine it will offer some great insight to my dilemna(s)! Thanks again, Tulipsmiles Thanks again to you both!