tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306667106050601639.post3185033622909867062..comments2023-12-08T04:01:53.961-05:00Comments on Our Garden Journal: The "Comeback Kids": Dwarf Cherry LaurelCathy and Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11985161421939096681noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306667106050601639.post-63663684793193955452011-10-07T07:13:22.082-04:002011-10-07T07:13:22.082-04:00Donna, a lot will depend on where you have them pl...Donna, a lot will depend on where you have them planted and the purpose of the bed. <br /><br />Although the references recommend planting these in a sunny spot, I actually have them in a shade garden. Mine bloomed in late May-early June, so whether you want a punch of color with the white or after they bloom is a consideration too. <br /><br />I have them with fringed dicentra and columbine, and I like that combination. Both of those have a lengthy bloom season and I had color in the bed long after the white flower spikes faded.<br /><br />If I had them in a sunny bed, I would probably plant some cosmos and sinnias with them. The foliage is dark, glossy green and is an excellent backdrop for any color, but I am especially partial to pairing it with white or deep rose. <br /><br />If you have it in a sunny spot, in the spring, having it with peonies would be striking. In the past, since mine are in shade, I have planted impatiens in this bed and deep rose large camelia-type double impatiens blooms were stunning with it.<br /><br />However, if you are planting these as part of a foundation planting, they work well with any other shrubs, and I would plant them with something taller (like azaleas or rhodies) and smaller, like ivy or vinca. Shrub or landscape roses would be dramatic with it as well. <br /><br />Honestly, there are so many uses for this shrub, there isn't much I wouldn't plant them with, depending on the bed.Cathy and Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985161421939096681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306667106050601639.post-59474597552816668522011-10-06T23:18:45.072-04:002011-10-06T23:18:45.072-04:00What are good companions for otto? I have one and...What are good companions for otto? I have one and have room for a couple more.Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306667106050601639.post-16248464796282468572011-06-07T20:56:57.191-04:002011-06-07T20:56:57.191-04:00Your post reminded me of the otto luyken laurel I ...Your post reminded me of the otto luyken laurel I had in a shady area at the back of my house in Virginia. I had forgotten about them. I never had a problem with mine, they bloomed every year, and grew to a nice 3 foot by 3 foot size over the years. I loved their shiny leaves.L. Amblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04828890482813303530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306667106050601639.post-31819568338538439782011-06-07T18:29:49.222-04:002011-06-07T18:29:49.222-04:00Just lovely. I've never seen them here in the ...Just lovely. I've never seen them here in the Houston, TX area. It must get to warm here for them. I bet they smell good also.Paula Jo @ Home Decor Accentshttp://cleanstar-homeandgardenworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306667106050601639.post-40869379749399660272011-06-07T15:49:57.056-04:002011-06-07T15:49:57.056-04:00Wow, what a great find! I think we get so used to ...Wow, what a great find! I think we get so used to all of the info out there telling us not to buy any potted plants less than perfect, inspecting roots and all, that most people would not have taken the chance. I say "good for you!"<br />Sunray Gardening is right...gorgeous!<br /><br />glimpsesofglory.blogspot.com/Glimpses of Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540669706054893982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306667106050601639.post-41534624897631575682011-06-07T13:53:52.765-04:002011-06-07T13:53:52.765-04:00They are gorgeous. I so wanted some of these but d...They are gorgeous. I so wanted some of these but don't have the right conditions for them. Just makes me want them more seeing your beauties.<br />CherSunray Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691531921190526219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1306667106050601639.post-52794397752902682852011-06-07T13:05:26.615-04:002011-06-07T13:05:26.615-04:00Beautiful! What a great deal you got! I've n...Beautiful! What a great deal you got! I've not tried this plant in my garden. But I can see why you gave it a shot - four holes, four plants, $5 - serendipity!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.com