savvytangerine
Beach Fanatic
For some reason mine blooms a little later than everyone else's - but I rarely water it. This year it seemed to only bloom for 3-4 weeks but spring was so dry. Years before I think it bloomed for more like 6 weeks.
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For some reason mine blooms a little later than everyone else's - but I rarely water it. This year it seemed to only bloom for 3-4 weeks but spring was so dry. Years before I think it bloomed for more like 6 weeks.
savvytangerine
Beach Fanatic
Mine get those "bean" seed pods after the bloom--and the seeds go everywhere!
They are pretty--but most horticulturists in this area consider them to be weeds...what do they know!!! They bloom here in June for about 3-4 weeks.
I've heard that before, but I love pretty weeds. I mean a weed just means that it is a sturdy natural plant that thrives in the area. It has always amazed me the line between a "plant" and a "weed". Who gets to decide when a weed is upgraded to plant status? (Think Lantana, Black Eyed Susans, Black Berries, etc)
DD
SoWal Expert
I'm with ya. Oleanders are considered to be weeds too by many. I personally love them. I think you're right that most of them are just survivors! I have had many discussions with "native plant purists" who detest a lot of these "weeds". I try to go with natives when I can, but those mimosas were here before me and I couldn't just cut 'em down!
