Plants I grew: What worked, what didn't

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[@greatgardensforall]

Too much and never enough! That's what I think about flowers. Love the bounty of your garden

[@playme129]

Interesting to hear what worked for you. I would like to be able to view the pictures longer. Could you do a split screen while your talking about each plant? I agree with Pretty Sunshine that it would be nice to have each plant, in order of discussion, listed in the description. Virginia in zone 6 on the southern shore of Lake Erie

[@suziqbrown7073]

I just need your down to earth videos! Thanks

[@ThatBrickChic]

This video was spectacularly informative. Thank you for being you. I needed this today, a reminder that Spring WILL come. Luv from 🇨🇦

[@didisinclair3605]

A wonderful look back on the year! I love that you showcase more unusual plants. Proven Winners is great, but I fear for the uniformity of gardens down the road. Thanks so much!

[@prettysunshine6655]

I wish you had listed the plants you discussed. Not sure how to spell some, not sure I heard others correctly.

[@gardengirl6854]

The purple bell vine was my favorite if I can find I'll plant. It was a pretty sight. 🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃😊

[@bryonyhellis]

I got mine from Park Seed 🌱

[@gardengirl6854]

@@bryonyhellis I'll search it up. I'd like some for sure this summer. Thanks

[@adrienned2012]

These types of videos are SO helpful, particularly the feedback on things you started from seed! I'm really looking forward to the upcoming growing season since I pre-ordered some Tropicanna cannas because I just LOVED them in your urn (that glow!!). I find your honesty and laid-back approach to gardening refreshing and approachable and really inspiring. Great job, keep up the good work!

[@suekrebs3497]

I live in southern Wisconsin and grew the Senecio in a pot. I brought it into the garage that stays above freezing. It is near a window and it looks good. I also dug out the Lemon Coral Sedum and brought a big clump inside to keep in the garage. It also looks good.

[@suekuly4723]

As I look out my window today at the snow falling and the roads covered in ice - travel is not advised - watching your video made the day a better one. Thank you.

[@emilypinney]

Diamond snow euphorbia would look amazing with the dog woods.

[@upnorth21]

Watching again! Looking forward to your video like this this year!

[@willhigginbotham6748]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. This type of video is really uncommon on a lot of other garden KZbin channels so thank you for filling this niche (helps me that I live just down the road in Chicago).

[@lindahopkin8597]

Those dogwoods are so so pretty in the pots love them

[@mhassanpasha7753]

Heart Touching.

[@joycekuhlman4450]

Thanks! I created a monster by planting “Gooseneck Loosestrife “ well little did I know it is like mint,,,runners that are red thank god there red, lol and I’ve been pulling this out for years now in perennial bed😭 It has pretty white flowers that bend over like a neck, lol and I was putting in white flowers, now I’m paying the price

[@markscott2830]

My wife loves watching you your one of her favorites you and garden answer you both have become a nightly routine on our tv and I’ve seen how much not only her plants but how much she had grown with all the knowledge you both have gave her and I really want to thank you for that you have no idea how much you have helped her get rid of the demons she had in her life you guys have given her a gift that I couldn’t and I want you to know how much it is appreciated

[@maureenmckenzielueder5942]

I’m so sorry that Urn broke. What an absolute bummer! I do, however, love the alien that you put in front of it. Hopefully you’ll find something comparable and be on your way to this year’s adventure.

[@EK-xz8ig]

Longwood Gardens is my happy place, I feel so lucky to live just down the street

[@ginap5003]

I love Longwood, too!! We go whenever I visit family in Chadds Ford.

[@ginap5003]

I love your garden, Erin! I live on Whidbey Island in Washington and envy your summer rain! We have very sandy loam that drains too fast, and we are in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mtns. I am forever adding organic material. My favorite vines are clematis. I think I’m addicted!

[@deidralewandowski2659]

I subscribe to many garden related sites, but I find your content to be so relatable to my garden style. Perhaps because you give what works and what did not work. You started my dahlia passion by the way. I had no idea I could grow dahlias in the Midwest. My first attempt last spring turned out to be mind blowing. In a high tunnel in Illinois no less.

[@ninawill8053]

Purple bell vine looked great and if I can find seeds I may give it a go this year. Also from now on I want you to narrate all the garden things for me, I had laughed so hard few times that I choked on my coffee. Just love how you do this effortlessly and naturally!

[@heathercole2447]

New mom phrase.... Put your patience pants on 🤣

[@kelliez9991]

“Mr. Much More Patient”😊.

[@jodizibell3007]

I ordered purple bell vine seeds from Select Seeds a few days ago. I wasn't sure where I was going to plant it, but I have a better idea now thanks to your video. Thanks for the tips!

[@Aryd22]

Binge watching your videos from Somerset, UK 🌸☔💜

[@brunofttt]

Thank you! Excited to step up my 2021 flower game and appreciate all the tips and inspiration from your channel. Hoping my dahlia tuber makes it!

[@amynelsongreen3243]

I found some Angel Wings at the end of summer and planted it among ornamental cabbage for a winter display. It’s doing great in my 8b zone so far. Looks beautiful against the purples of the cabbage. Truly a statement plant! I would love to try the purple bell vine this year. Thanks, Erin!

[@kaylabryson1932]

Love your channel.. suggestion: longer shots of the plants would be so much better …looking at your beautiful landscaping while you are talking is wonderful! Frustrating having short shots

[@phyllisbrandon6636]

Oh gosh! Yes the quaking grass will take over! The Jewels of Opar will too but easier to control. I'm in central NC zone 7.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Yeah, created a bit of a situation for myself there!

[@carriemoriarity5806]

I just got the seeds in last week for "The Very Rude Vine" I didn't realize it was obscene - my 18 year old son will find this hysterical. Thanks for the videos!

[@mslauriebelle1]

What I vine are you talking about? I didn’t catch a vine in this KZbin. Thanks!

[@carriemoriarity5806]

@@mslauriebelle1 Rhodochiton atrosanguineus, purple bell vine.

[@mslauriebelle1]

@@carriemoriarity5806 I just ordered the plant. Why is it “very rude” or where did she talk about it?

[@carriemoriarity5806]

@@mslauriebelle1 You'll have to rewatch it, I don't know the time stamp but it was funny!

[@SuperWoodyboy]

If you love vines...you definately need to plant the Heavenly Blue Morning Glories"..they are spectacular...The Northup King variety is the best....please try them

[@susanrieske4258]

Great vid! I ordered some Rude Purple Vine seeds. Looking forward to planting them with you!

[@kathygericke8367]

Erin really enjoyed the summary of “the good the bad and the ugly” of 2020!!! I grew the purple hyincinth bean vine and totally loved the result on my south facing trellis and that foliage is so pretty. I wish I would have tried to save the pods and seeds for this years planting but I did find it at Fleet Farm last year!! Can’t wait to try the purple bell vine also this year! Thanks!!

[@glen4075]

Hi , love your channel. I live in Wales and saw you when you were on The Middle Size Garden with Alexandra. 👍

[@jilladcock5648]

Loved hearing about the vines.....going to try some of those this year!

[@jessiestitt6823]

Well, now I need to acquire seeds of the "very rude vine" to go with my Peter peppers and Elephant Head Amaranth, which I affectionately refer to as "F-U flowers"! LOL! Also, I ADORE your window box in all its iterations, and the hyacinth bean bringing the ...jungle to the side of the house was amazing!

[@snu3877]

I also MUST try growing purple bell vine next year!! Wow! And there is no such thing as over the top. I loved the wild and romantic look of the hyacinth bean in the window boxes.

[@TRISHAPEN1]

THANK YOU THANK YOU ERIN. I admired this one plant in your garden and couldnt recall you mentioning the name until TODAY. Senisio Angel Wings. I totally fell in love when I saw it in your Garden. Now I am on the HUNT looking for it. THANK YOU THANK YOU.

[@susankilpatrick2918]

Great video Erin. Really appreciate the detailed info on the vines - please do a video! And yes the garage planter is always my favourite!

[@geraldineniemann9587]

I had jewels of opal come back several years after I originally planted it. Never saw it in between. Evidently seeds wait until conditions are just right. Zone 6

[@rbrown2746]

Swallowtail seedshas the purple bell vine seed , I can't wait to try it

[@redlantern3371]

Hey Erin! I grew purple bell vine in two hanging baskets on a western exposure, hot, sunny spot. They did great! Love them. However my cup and saucer vine (same exposure) grew lush saucers with not a single cup! No blossoms, not a one. PS Thanks for all the tips!

[@cherylfinch3687]

You are funny w/o trying. Thanks for teaching, sharing and most importantly, making me laugh!

[@mistylambert49]

Literally shopping Select Seeds as you talk about successes! Excited for the summer gardening season

[@GrannysGarden]

Thanks for the video. Some interesting plants in there. I will definitely try out the Jewels of Opar, I'll see if I can get hold of the seeds over here in Spain, not too easy at times. Also the Rhodochiton Atrosanguineus, I have been looking for a more unusual vigorous vine that likes a bit of shade. Looks like it could fit in perfectly.

[@lisawalters5482]

Great video. I wish our zones were closer. I love some of the cooler loving plants you get to enjoy. Your gardens are always so full and colorful. Tfs. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

[@thecakepopsistars]

Thank you this video was extremely helpful! Can’t wait for spring

[@lyla.aisle.of.blooms]

Thanks for the heads up on the quaking grass! I was thinking about growing it but maybe I’ll pass. I did bunny tails from seed last year and it seeded EVERYWHERE. Glad I moved 😁

[@dianawilson5030]

I have three of the angel wings. I’m in zone 9b. They still look good.

[@Okayesthomeandgarden]

Purple bell vine looks fun! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@GardenMoxie]

Fantastic video! Thank you Erin.

[@sherrywalker4619]

You inspire me! Your information is so incredibly helpful. Thank you!🥰

[@bryonyhellis]

Also, I have been dreaming about the St. Peter’s Port daisy underneath the Olive trees from GW- it was so sweet- can’t wait to see what you pick for the pagoda dogwoods

[@jackiefanson736]

Great ideas! Thanks for the info! 🙂❤🙂

[@aletoaleto727]

I will try that purple one you mentioned last..so gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@robertbaker9775]

Can't you just feature a "Put on your patience pants" needlepoint sampler! I love it and all of your videos, Erin❣️ Thank you for making gardening so much fun! Linda!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Lol!

[@HowsItGrowing]

Just what I needed today. Thanks Erin!!

[@christinetullmann3532]

Vines are my focus this year--they need to start covering a super white vinyl fence that blinds us in the summer. Thanks for the ideas!

[@shelldub7258]

“Gosh Darn” 😂😂 Great video, Erin. Very informative 😊

[@mrs.riche3939]

😂😂😂 You talking about the Hyacinth bean!! Thanks for your honesty, and the laugh! 🥂 to 2021!

[@JPPL]

Would have been great if we could visualise the plants as you mention them. Maybe a picture on a corner as you speak. Love everything you share!

[@crittergirl3647]

Have grown those begonia in a hanging basket by our front door in northern exposure shade. Do spectacular and way less fussy than fuchsias, etc. Look great with trailing coleus.

[@tanyafiol9378]

Thanks for all the info Erin! I’m going to try 3 of the plants you mentioned this year... 1.Angle wings 2.Purple hyacinth bean and 3.jewels of opar!! So excited... now I’m off to find out where to get them from!! 😊🤞🏻😬🤗🤔

[@kdwhineygirl5551]

So glad you talked about Purple Bell Vine! Trying it for the first time this year. (I'll don my patience pants.)

[@lauraaddis4204]

Just found this space!!! And I love it!!!! I have a small garden maintenance business and love to here all that you do!!! Wish I could earmark somethings you suggest. The tonic for Clematis

[@sehera0]

the hyacinth vine was an inspired decision. I think American gardeners tend to be very geometrical and match-matchy but don't be scared to go a little wild and cottagey. it has charm and wonder.

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Love this will have to try both of those vines!

[@sehera0]

the beginning is so cute.

[@judithjohnson2111]

Just ordered the purple hyacinth bean. And going to look for the purple bell vine. Smallish yard..ready to go up.

[@sangeetaaich01]

I just love your videos,so informative

[@ericamacnab6505]

I loved my angel wings as well. Overwintered it indoors and made a ton of cuttings with it. BUT once it got aphids on it (ants were farming the black ones alllll over it) I could not get rid of them. I gave up and let it freeze this year. I agree the salvia argentia is equally interesting and less trouble. My angel wings never did get as big as I see it in pictures. I prefer New Look dusty Miller honestly and it’s easy peasy!

[@tooshieg2059]

I love your videos. You have great information and I appreciate you sharing your experiences. I'm a rather new gardener so could you either slow down a bit - I have difficulty understanding some of the names of plants when you say them quickly. I'd like to search their name and learn about them. Another option could be to type the major plants that you feature in the notes so I can get the names there. Keep up the good work. You inspire me. Thank you for all the time it takes to make these videos.

[@carlenanatouf7298]

I grew a purple super be a under my mandarin tree in a pot. It looked amazing for years

[@SteveL2012]

Great content-interesting and informative. Thank you!

[@kristinastoltzfus6032]

Can you make a list with the names of the plants somewhere? I would love to take It to the store with me. The ones you liked. 😊

[@christleannsilcox7665]

Me too! I tried to look up some and failed. My phonics just wasn't good enough for google :-)

[@eivlysdranoel]

This is so informative. I wish you would write the name of each plant you're talking about. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. And I missed some additional illustrations (you talk about a gorgeous bloom but don't show any pictures of it). I love the somehow wild aspect of your plantations. I feel more comforted there than in a garden with lesser plants and space in between them.

[@Flower_hoarder]

🌱🌿🌱ENJOYED🌱🌿🌱

[@sabrinaduk646]

Erin, you had a glowing review of the hyacinth bean vine in a previous video (might be one of your older videos) I decided to take the leap and try it out for this year 😁 I have a good spot for them to just got crazy. Already got the seeds in hand! 😎 I also had a meh year with calendula. I was really excited about them but they seemed more like a weed. May be for another year.

[@bryonyhellis]

I have the Rodochiton seeds - I’m excited to give them a try! I grew Cobea Scandens last year and the vines grew like crazy beasts- but didn’t flower all that much, hoping the purple bell vine does better for me 🤞

[@snu3877]

@ Bryonyellis Here it is, 9 months later after your comment. If you see this: how was your purple bell vine? I hope it was a success. I MUST grow it next year!

[@bryonyhellis]

@@snu3877 the seeds did really well, transplanted them all out and got two little blooms 😭

[@snu3877]

@@bryonyhellis Noo!! I think Erin said in another video about this vine that she ended up buying plants from Select Seeds. I remember one year I planted a passion flower vine, and it grew to 8 feet tall -- not a single flower.

[@deechiodo6738]

Hey Erin ..... the Purple Heart might be what you'd love in your window box this year! Just saying!

[@jessi330]

I love purple Hyacinth vine. I grew it and I'm going to keep doing it. I also want the purple bell vine. I have a pot of golden hops and chocolate vine I've got trellis designs for.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I love golden hops. I haven't grown them yet but one of these days that's happening.

[@anitahadley2871]

Yes, a video on vining plants would be great! I want to plant more but need ideas on where I can put them other than an arbor or trellis. I know you have mentioned adding them to shrubs. Can any shrub tolerate this?

[@susans1679]

Interested to hear you say you planted canna in a nursery pot and then put pot in the urn. Seems like a good idea to keep the canna in check. Mine in urns were out of control.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I actually did it originally because the canna wants more water and food than the rest of the plants, but it ended up being important to keep it in check. I now do this anytime I plant a large ornamental grass in a planter as well, as they will eat up all available room quickly.

[@valiumsurbanjungle2041]

I loved this video and I'm also fascinated by vines, in fact I think I have more vines than shrubs in my container garden!! They are just so dreamy looking. As for the purple bell vine it's pronounced Ro-do-kEE-ton atro-san-goo-EE-neus and it means 'red (like a rose bloom colour) cloak' (Greek) and 'dull black/gloomy bloody-red' (Latin). It has been on my wishlist for years and it's borderline hardy in my area, if the winter is mild. I think I might finally order it online this year. Have a wonderful day!! ☺️

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Thank you for the pronunciation help!

[@valiumsurbanjungle2041]

@@TheImpatientGardener anytime!!! ☺️

[@davemeiser521]

I live near Longwood Gardens, as for Vines I always plant a Moonflower as well as smaller vines such as Thunbergias, Tried Purple hyacinth bean and found that the Japanese Beatles LOVED it For containers facing east I usually plant an Upright Fuchsia as the main flower and Calibrachoa that drape over the sides as well as as many different sun coleus I can get. I also love the look of carefree coleus but can't find them as plants or seeds any more Did you use soil heating to start the purple bell vine? I have several soil heating mats also when did you start the seeds, for me (Zone 6) it looks like I should start mid Feb or so

[@djmartin207]

Supertunia honey would be pretty under your dogwoods. Especially in the fall.

[@emptynestgardens9057]

😂🤣 aka Very Rude Vine, I will now only call it that.

[@cynthiabercaw3462]

Sea Oats or Quaking Grass (whatever the proper name is) was one of my top 5 BIGGEST garden errors. I think that grass should be either banned or come with a warning label. I purchased 6 plants about ten years ago and they looked glorious in a sweeping area. By next spring my hubs comes in and says, not sure what it is but there are countless bright green baby sprouts everywhere. OMG I was digging out seedlings for the next 3 years. I had to deconstruct dozens of plants to extract those seedlings. I have an acre botanical garden and it was covered.

[@michellescountrygardens]

I’ll be interested to see how the Jewels of Opar resends for you. I’ve had it before and had mild reseeding but they eventually fizzled.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Erin, I really enjoyed the look back at your 2020 garden successes, and also the plants that didn't perform as expected. Thanks for the information about the Purple Bell vine seeds, my seeds arrived today from Park Seed Company, and I'm looking forward to getting them started. Did you give them bottom heat to help the seeds germinate? I loved how those cannas looked in the pedestal planter! I hope you find another bigger/heavier planter to replace the one that broke. ~Margie

[@andreaspadola7080]

Hello Erin. I had success with growing the Purple Bell Vine. How many of the plants did you put in the deck planter? Thank you for introducing it to us.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Just one in each. It really took off once it got warm. And good for you for getting those going!

[@janazelezna5397]

Thank you, Erin, for your info about the two beautiful vines, which I haven't grown yet. I will definitely try them this year!

[@denisedelgado3350]

Hey Erin, where do you buy your purple bell vine seeds from? I want to definitely try that one, it is gorgeous!

[@zullylozano1840]

❤️

[@frasersgirl4383]

I planted quaking grass in my garden years and years ago and it’s bullied it’s way into every corner it can. I hate it now!

[@janiebryant8068]

Hi Erin, Am looking for some information you gave on one of your programs and unfortunately I did not write down which one it was. You sang the praises of a plant you said was sensational in every way. I grow in zone 5b and would like to give it a try. It was called, nepeta. Just am wondering if there are different varieties and which one you recommend. Also, can you grow it from seed easily?? Thanks for your help. What you share is extremely informative and beneficial!

[@EK-xz8ig]

a thick cover of moss could look cool under the pagoda dogwoods

[@deborahbarr8501]

Did the deer ignore your purple bell flower? I am redoing my front garden and want to place a vine in between the two front windows. Have tons of deer. Somewhat funny story. We have had to deal with blasting for 1.5 years. Just prior to the blasting our fence blew down in a windstorm. I was afraid that the deer would eat all my plants in our backyard. The blasting kept them away. Once the blasting stop the deer were back and ate all my plants. I want to put up a new fence, but right now my neighbour can't afford it.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

The purple bell vine was in one of the few places I could be sure the deer wouldn't get at it: on the deck. They haven't dared to do the stairs yet. So I can't say how it would fair against deer.

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

👌✨

[@lindagolembieski7405]

Hi Erin, could you list the plants you 👍like, Thank you 😊