KittieKAT, This plant came from cuttings I took from a larger pot I bought at a Swap meet for $3.00! They grow like crazy, no need to let the cut ends dry before placing in soil. They survive freezes and snow without problem. Let me know if you would like cuttings for postage. Karen

Marg: I hope that Car. Whipped Cream is hardy in your zone. Most Talbotts here are not, but CWC is an exception Kay: The intense heat has reduced bloom size also. This actually is shaping up to be worse than last year. But for those whose gardens were dessicated last year, that won't be the case. All the extremes this year have taken their toll. Debra: You might consider the tetraploid version of Annabelle, Incrediball. It has more upright stems, although I have heard some complain that its flower heads are less graceful. Annabelle does have a pristine splendor. A neighbor has Invincibelle Spirit. The blooms seem to last a long time, and it stays upright. My Annabelle has such massive blooms, it flops badly after a heavy rain. This post was edited by mantis__oh on Wed, Jun 26, 13 at 14:49

'Lucky Girl Orchids' near Spokane has a nice selection of Phrags, especially kovachii hybrids. Nick

Sandy soil? Looks like the st Augustine is short on nitrogen in some areas, but also some other grass/weed mixed in there with it.