November 2010: One gallon size, big box store, $9.95 each
Then they sat stressing in their little pots for more than a year. January 2012, the first one got into the ground at the top of the front slope:
February 2014:
Also February 2014, the other continued to stress in a pot:
February 2015:
Also February 2015, the other 'Hercules' finally got a spot in the ground:
Update November 2015: Wow.
Update March 2016: Holy Moly. It has started to branch out.
The other 'Hercules' now in the ground for more than a year, is showing signs of growth. I will update this post as they grow.
October 2016. It's getting tough getting a photo from the same angle.
The trunk has bulked up.
Then they sat stressing in their little pots for more than a year. January 2012, the first one got into the ground at the top of the front slope:
February 2014:
Also February 2014, the other continued to stress in a pot:
February 2015:
Update November 2015: Wow.
October 2016. It's getting tough getting a photo from the same angle.
Whoa! That's impressive for one year's growth. Is that a Grevillea 'Moonlight' to the left?
ReplyDeleteYes, that's 'Moonlight', who is no slouch herself in the growth department.
DeleteMy goodness, Hercules has been growing, he will be a real Hercules.
ReplyDeleteWhoever gave him that name wasn't joking.
DeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteAnd when it blooms...
DeleteThese three plants look wonderful together, the leaf textures and colours, I love the grevillea to the left. Sorry, I have not visited, I have been very ill in hospital and have to return in three weeks.
ReplyDeletexoxoxo ♡
Oh Dianne, I am so sorry to hear that. I thought you might have been traveling...I hope you are at least feeling better. I will be thinking of you.
DeleteHoly guacamole. Excited and scared at the same time, seeing I have one that isn't far behind yours.
ReplyDeleteAnd they are still babies!
DeleteAmazing growth. such a cool plant.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite a visual statement out there on the front slope.
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