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[caliloo]

My name is Alexa and I am a SAHM with 2 wonderful boys and my best friend who is also my DH. We live in Bucks County PA which is just north of Philly.

I love to cook and entertain. I used to show horses (hunters/jumpers) and do obedience trials with my dogs (Dobermans). I love football, especially the Patriots. I also shoot pool (Ladies 8 Ball National Finalist), which is how I met my DH. I also love to cook and entertain and provide personal chef services on occasion.

I am fairly new to gardening (first started in '02) and have some modest flower beds around the house. My favorite spot currectly is my shade garden and mini water feature off the back patio. I have a decent herb garden and a few tomatoes and peppers. I also grow roses and few other other sun loving perennials.

The hostas I currently have are:

--* A *--
H. Abby '07
H. Abiqua Drinking Gourd '07
H. Alex Summers '06
H. Alligator Shoes '09
H. American Halo '06
H. Ann Kulpa '06
H. Aristocrat '04
H. August Moon '04
H. Austin Dickinson '04

--* B *--

H. Baby Blue Eyes '08
H. Beckoning '06
H. Big Daddy '04
H. Black Hills '06
H. Blue Angel '04
H. Blue Cadet '07
H. Blue Clown (OS) '06 *
H. Blue Mouse Ears '07
H. Brigadier '04


--* C *--

H. Cameo '06
H. Candy Hearts '04
H. Candy Dish (OS) '08
H. Carnival '10
H. Cascade Mist '06 *
H. Chantilly Lace '04
H. Cheatin' Heart '09
H. Cherry Berry '09
H. Chinoea '06
H. Christmas Candy '06
H. Choo Choo Train '07
H. clausa var. clausa
H. Cookie Crumbs '06
H. Country Mouse '08
H. Cowrie '06
H. Cry Baby '09

--* D *--
H. Dance With Me '07
H. Dark Shadows '10
H. Dark Star '09
H. Deja Blu '06
H. Diva '06
H. Dragon Tails '10

--* E *--

H. Earth Angel '08
H. El Capitan '04
H. El Nino '04
H. Eskimo Pie '08

--* F *--

H. Fall Bouquet '06 *
H. Fire Island '07
H. First Frost '05
H. Forest Shadows '06 *
H. fortunei hyacinthina '07
H. Fragrant Blue '06
H. Fragrant Bouquet '04
H. Fragrant Dream '04
H. Fragrant Fire '07
H. Francee '04
H. Francis Williams '04 & '06
H. Fried Green Tomatoes '04
H. Funky Monkey '10

--* G *--

H. Gala '06 *
H. Goddess of Athena '06
H. Gold Standard '04
H. Golden Meadows '09
H. Golden Tiara '04
H. Golden Sceptor '06
H. Gold sport of Sultana '05
H. Grand Slam '08
H. Green Gold '07
H. Green with Envy '06 *
H. Grey Ghost '06
H. Guacamole '04
H. Guardian Angel '09 - Dead '10.
H. Gunsmoke '04

--* H *--

H. Halcyon '04
H. Harvest Dandy '06
H. Heart and Soul '06
H. Hidden Cove '07
H. Honeybells '04
H. Hoosier Harmony '04
H. Hydon Gleam '06 *

--* I *--

H. Ice Age Trail '09 (replacing the one I lost)
H. Inaho '09
H. Independence '04
H. Inniswood '06
H. Iron Gate Delight '04
H. Island Charm '04

--* J *--
H. Jelly Bean '06 *
H. Jewel of the Nile '04
H. June '05

--* K *--
H. Kathryn Lewis '04
H. Kifufurin Ko Mame '06
H. Kinbotan '06 *
H. Korean Snow '04
H. Krossa Regal '04

--* L *--

H. Lakeside Babyface '06
H. Lakeside Coal Miner '08
H. Lakeside Dividing Line '08
H Lakeside Downsized '08
H. Lakeside Dragonfly '10
H. Lakeside Elfin Fire '06
H. Lakeside Kaleidoscope '04
H. Lakeside Neat Petite '06
H. Lakeside Surf Rider '07
H. Leading Lady '04
H. Lemon Lime '06
H. Let Me Entertain You ( and streaked sport) '05
H. Liberty '07
H. Limey Lisa '06 *
H. Little Black Scape '04
H. Little Doll '04
H. Little Sunspot '04
H. Little Wonder '07
H. Loyalist '06

--* M *--

H. Mack the Knife '07
H. Mama Mia '06
H. Marilyn '06 *
H. Mayan Moon '04
H. Masquerade '07
H. Medusa '06
H. Miss Linda Smith (OS) '08 from Art Wrede
H. Mourning Dove '08

--* N *--

H. Niagara Falls '06

--* O *--
H. Old Glory '04
H. Olive Bailey Langdon '04
H. On Stage '09
H. Ooh La La '06
H. Otome No Ka '05
H. Orange Crush '07 - Dead '10

--* P *--

H. Pandora's Box '05
H. Paradigm '06
H. Paradise Island '10
H. Paradise Joyce '04
H. Parhelion '06
H. Patriot '04
H. Pearl Lake '04
H. Peridot '06 *
H. Phantom '10
H. plantaginea '06 *
H. Pooh Bear '06 *
H. Popo '04
H. Praying Hands '05
H. Prairie Magic '08
H. Purple Lady Fingers '04

--* Q *--

H. Queen Josephine '06
H. Quilting Bee '07

--* R *--
H. Radiant Edger '04
H. Rainforest Sunrise '07
H. Reptilian
H. Revolution '04 & '05
H. Regal Splendor '04
H. Rich Uncle '06
H. Rock Princess '06 *
H. Royal Standard '04

--* S *--

H. Sagae '04
H. Savannah Supreme '04
H. Shade Fanfare '04
H. Shiro Kabitan '04
H. So Sweet '04
H. Spilt Milk '04
H. Stained Glass '04
H. Stiletto '05
H. Stetson '06 *
H. Striptease '05
H. Sum And Substance '04
H. Sum Of All '04
H. Summer Breeze '06
H. Sunny Afternoon '07, '09
H. Sunpower '07
H. Sweet Home Chicago '07
H. Sweetness '04
H. Swirls '07

--* T *--

H. Tattoo '04
H. Tea and Crumpets '06 *
H. Thumbelina '06
H. Thunderbolt OS '05
H. Tick Tock '07
H. Topaz '06
H. Touch of Class '06
H. Toy Soldier '07
H. Twilight '06
H. Twist of Lime '09

--* U *--

H. Undulata (several types) '98
H. Unforgettable '07

--* V *--

H. Ventricosa '98
H. Verna Jean '06 *
H. Vera Verde '04

--* W *--

H. Waving Winds '09
H. Wide Brim '04
H. Whirlwind '04
H. Woolly Mammoth '07
H. Wylde Green Cream '06

--* X *--

H. Xanadu '04

--* Y *--

H. Yellow Boa '06

--* Z *--

H. Zodiac '06

My wish list is:

Blue Ivory
Celestial
Guardian Angel
Shadowfax
Pineapple Punch
She's a Dancer
Minis and smalls. I am rapidly running out of room! I also love blues and blue varigated, and any sort of ruffled edges.

[caliloo]

A few people have inquired about the roses I grow. I *think* this list is up to date

Marie Curie
Abraham Darby
The McCartney Rose
Queen Elizabeth
Hot Cocoa
Flirtatious!
Passionate Kisses
Elisio
Intrigue
The Alexandra Rose
Riene de Violette
Apricot Nectar
Perle d'Or
Tiffany
The Prince
Ambridge Rose '08
Baronne Prevost '08
Cottage Rose '08
Tuscany Superb '08
Jude the Obscure '08
The Herbalist '08
Fragrant Cloud '08

[newtohosta-no more]

Alexa....you certainly are a woman of many talents! You have a nice hosta list already and some more great ones on your wish list. Definitely get June!! Fabulous hosta and one of my favorites.

[caliloo]

Thanks Joan! I just added H. June a couple of weeks ago and I love it.

Since we are rapidly approaching the daylily trade, it was suggested that we update out lists of what we have.

Daylilies I have:

Alpine Mist
Always Afternoon
Ancient Reflections '07
Antique Rose '11
Banned In Boston '07
Bela Lugosi '11
Betty Warren Woods '07
Big Edge Fred '07
Catalina '06
Chanel #19 - seedling from John '07
Cookie Monster '08
Court Magician '06
Custard Candy
Daring Deception
Darla Anita '06
Ed Brown '06
Ed Murray
Elegant Candy
Elizabeth Salter '07
Feathered Angel '06
Fooled Me '06 - GONE Sent off in a swap and good riddance to that cornea searing screamer
Joan Senior
Jolyene Nichole '11
Joie de Vivre '07
Katherine Woodbury
Little Chipper Red
Little Grapette
Little Rainbow
Little Wine Cup
Mauna Loa '11
Minnie Pearl
Nefertiti '08
Pastel Inspiration '08
Pepe '07
Purple d'Oro '07
Red Ribbons
Royal Occasion '11
Ruffled Carousel '06
Siloam David Kirchoff '07
Siloam Merle Kent
Strawberry Candy
Strutters Ball
Vera Biaglow '11
Wind Frills '11


My only definite *wish* is no yellow or really hot colors! Even Custard Candy is a little too yellow for my taste,
Alexa

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Daylily Wish List - Anything with a big fat edge or a metallic eye zone or a wired edge. I am becoming OBSESSED with patterened eye blooms too.....

ADA MAY MUZIK
ALIEN'S EYE
ANCIENT WISDOM
ANOTHER DISTRACTION
AT FIRST BLUSH
AUTUMN MEMORIES
AUTUMN WOOD
BABY BLUES
BELLE COOK
BETH HERR
CATCHER IN THE EYE
CHANGING LATITUDES
CHINESE CLOISONNE
COPPERHEAD ROAD
CREATIVE EDGE
DE COLORES
INHERITED WEALTH
INSPIRED EDGE
ISLE OF DREAMS
LIES AND LIPSTICK
LIVING IN LUXURY
MAGNIFICENT RAINBOW
METALLIC BUTTERFLY
PARTY PRINCE
POPCORN PETE
RAINBOW'S GLORY
RAGE OF PARIS
SC PEACH FRINGE
SC TROPICAL PASSION
VANILLA FLUFF
VICTORIAN LACE
VIOLET VEIL
WHITE CRINOLINE

Late Blooming Daylily wish list

BLUSHING MELON
CHAMELEON FLOWER
DIMPLED CHEEKS
OLALLIE MACK
RIVER PROMENADE
SEVEN VEILS
SWEET TART
THE LAST MELON
WISHING STAR

[caliloo]

I know "they" say that three is a collection... but thanks to the enablers here I have now grown to more then 3 in my brand new Heuchera interest!

Amethyst Mist '06
Can Can '09
Caramel '06
CHocolate Ruffles '07
Frosted Velvet '08
Geisha Fan '06
Ginger Ale '08
Hollywood '07
Jade Gloss '07
Midnight Rose '06
Miracle '08
Palace Purple '04
Peach Melba '07
Plum Pudding '05
Regina '05
Tiramisu '09



Alexa

[newtohosta-no more]

I, too, have been acquiring an appreciation for heucheras and have added a couple more this year. Lovely looking plants.

[caliloo]

Well - it's not like I needed to become interested in another whole different plant area. I am really bad with houseplants in general. I forget to water them then feel bad and flood them

So what possessed me to buy the following?

ORCHID
Den. Burana Green Star '07
4 NOID phals from box stores '08
max. tenuifolia '08
Encyclia Alata
Enc. Fragrans
Enc. Green Hornet
Enc. Pink Zebra
Catt - NOID


And so begins another obsession.....

Alexa

[bengal]

Are you insane? I would never get carried away with more plants than I can efficiently handle.

[bengal]

Are you insane? I would never get carried away with more plants than I can efficiently handle.

[caliloo]

Edited and updated for '08 purchases!

[caliloo]

And now I am into echinaceas

Coconut Lime '08 - dead dead dead did not survive the winter of '08/'09
Fatal Attraction '07
Green Envy '08
Hope '08
Kim's Knee High '07
Prairie Sky '08
Prairie Splendor '08
Summer Sky '08
Sundown '08

[KellieD]

Oh my gosh! You are so like me! Can we say collector? I've been known to collect as many as I can of a particular genus. After moving several times the only collection that is still complete is the evergreen barberry collection. At last count I had about 25 different ones.

[playinmud]

Alexa I'm so glad I stumbled onto and read your page. You are a multi-talented woman with vast interests! That is terrific and fascinating. Where do you find the time? I've recently fallen in love with daylilies, they are so beautiful.

PS: Would love to see a pic of your water feature you mentioned. I've always wanted one, but don't have the time to keep it up.

[caliloo]

Updated for 2009....

Well the water feature is history! I decided I would rather have more room for plants than my little trickle Also, I *think* all the plant list are current.... there were a lot of losses last winter - several hostas, a few roses and even a echanacea bit the dust

Alexa

[caliloo]

And I have a new interest to add....

Japanese Maples:

Lions Head Maple (Shishigashira)
Bloodgood
Garnet
Orange Dream

[steg]

I started reading from the top for fun....so much for the "fairly new to gardening"

It happens. You have some great collections.

[caliloo]

Someone once said... more than 3 is a "collection" so here goes with the conifers I bought yesterday at the American Conifer Society Northeast Region Field Day


Sciadopitys verticellata - Umbrella Pine
Pinus Morris Blue
Picea omorika pendula bruns
Picea pungens Walnut Glen
Picea orientalis "Skylands"


They are all sstill in pots and will be there for the immediate future. I have not even started to bed yet!

Alexa