I LOVE the hot colors, and I love the older varieties. I've planted a bunch of hot ones in my front yard, and put the cool-toned ones mostly out back. There are some hot ones I'm still looking for; maybe I'll see if anyone is interested in trading once my plants have bloomed (and I've figured out what I've really go, lol). I had 'Spellbinder,' and it was just about the brightest thing I've ever seen in the garden, lol, but it didn't make the move. 'Golden Chimes' with shasta daisies and Maltese cross was a good combination too. Did I mention I LOVE the hot colors? LOL, thanks for sharing the cheerful pictures on a really depressing day. Laurel

Thanks for the input on my seedlings. I field grow all my seedlings, so they have no shade at any time during the day. I was impressed with how well some of them were able to take the heat, and somewhat disappointed with the way others performed. I can see where color fastness would be a major consideration if you lived in the south. We seldom get days here where temps hold in the 90s. So I rarely see flower disolve before 1 PM. Linda

heck in some areas, it isn't cool to plant petunias in an old toilet in the yard... so, then what does one do? mosaic it of course! I remember when 'altered books' was an issue!!.lol I remember being one who frowned on that concept.. boy did I get my thinking cap turned around.. there are fabulous things done with books.. I had to let go of the 'don't bend the corners' of the books..tight ingraining I had to relearn. chances are high that others will see your GOG and want to make their own.. how else do things catch on? it's all appreciated here, for sure! Becky .(*_*).

Rich Girls (an evergreen) is one Davisson that never grew well for me. I felt I gave it more than enough time, but sometimes it's hard to gauge why one plant refuses to flourish. I have a Frieda Allen Jerrell that refuses to do anything. Some others finally came alive this year. I like Remembered Kisses, but the bud count is not impressive. Special Candy is a delight.