I would to exchange something. See my trade list.

I have to trade: 'Dragons Blood' sedum (groundcover withpinky/red flowers) Turtlehead (a really pretty pink) Rose Campion (this is actually a hot pink/magenta) Wild Bergamot - violet flowers Cranesbill - more of a pinky color than this pic Origanum Herrenhausen 1 (only 1) Lollipop Asiatic lily and several trades of Mountain Mint I am looking for: Coneflower - Magnus and or White Swan or the Fragrant white one (don't know the name) Heliopsis ('Tuscan Sun' only) and/or yellow butterfly weed (hardy in zone 6) or something on my 'wants' trade list If you are interested in a trade please email me directly at kwyet1@hotmail.com Thanks, Linda Here is a link that might be useful: trade list

a little Phlox, a little Echinacea - a nice photo!

Thanks for your insights. The too-rich soil might really be a factor with this particular tree, since when we brought it home from the nursery last summer, its roots were almost completely undeveloped and stuck in a wire cage in a huge, wet, almost solid clay ball. I carefully freed the roots and planted the tree in its present container (at night, away from all sun) in a mix of soil, coir, and pumice, and kept it appropriately watered, and it flourished for about 2 weeks, and then we had temps in the 90. The leaves fried and all dropped off, but after that (late summer now) the tree grew a complete second set, which were solid green. (When we bought the tree, it did originally have the beautiful variegation, so I know it's an Ukigumo.) So this little tree (not quite 4 feet tall now) has been through a lot, and it now seems to be happy and healthy where it is - except that I would love to see more color. But from what you've said, I think I'm just going to be patient and wait and see what next year brings. The tree's shape, structure, and condition of the leaves are all excellent, so I'll just keep hoping for "a good year" for color too.