Did you catch the Oscars last weekend?
I did – and it got me thinking about the Blockbuster Oscar worthy plants for the February garden.
With Valentine’s day almost here, mid-February is an excellent time to consider what Oscar worthy plants you might enjoy living in your garden (or container).
In this short post – sit back, relax while viewing some Oscar Worthy Plants. Categories include: trees, shrubs, vines, perennials and succulents.
1. Succulents – Agave americana
Mother plant of Agave americana with pups – Kelseyville, CA.
2. Shrubs – Leucospermum (Pincushion)
Leucospermum – Pincushion. This S. African native blooms in winter.
3. Perennials – Cymbidium Orchid
Cymbidium orchid. San Francisco, excellent container plant. Long lasting flowers, perfect for a cool spot in the garden.
4. Trees – Arbutus marina
Arbutus marina (Strawberry tree) is the most popular street tree in San Francisco, CA.
5. Trees – Magnolia denudada (white flowering)
Magnolia denudada, SF Botanical Gardens. SF Bot Gardens boasts an impressive Magnolia collection which includes 54 species and 49 cultivars. February is an Excellent time to visit!
6. Cactus/Succulents – Beschorneria septrentrionalis
Beschorneria septrentrionalis
7. Shrubs – Camellia japonica (Espalier)
Camellia japonica espalier, San Francisco.
8. Trees – Prunus ceracifera
Pink blooms of Prunus cerasifera. San Francisco.
9. Trees – Magnolia soulangiana (Saucer Magnolia)
Magnolia soulangiana showcasing exotic, primitive flower buds + blooms.
10. Shrubs – Leucadendrons
Yellow and red Leucadendrons – Mill Valley, CA.
11. Vine – Hardenbergia ‘White Out’
Winter flowering Vine: Hardenbergia ‘White Out’
12. Vine – Wisteria
Wisteria, so gorgeous, over arbor in winter. San Francisco.
13. Vine – Hardenbergia violaceae
Winter flowering Hardenbergia violacea . San Francisco, CA.