Interesting finds today....

[canadianplant]

Canadian Tire had plants on for 5 bucks (regularly 10$-20$).

I found another Azalea "northern lights", pretty general plant. I also managed to fine a cheap Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa "Koukamon"). Tropical looking plant, thats hardy to zone 3 or 4.


http://www.dutchbulbs.com/store/peonies ... nies/64679

To my surprise, I seen a Japanese Holly Fern. I seen these guys for sale as houseplants, and rated to zone 8 or 9. I didnt remember the Latin name for the houseplant one, so I bought it anyways (for 5 bucks, why not?). It turns out there is a hardy species of Cyrtomium, C Fortunei (yup, same dude who found the Trachy).

"Habitat: mountain forests and in villages, or even on stone walls in large cities. Distribution: Japan, Korea, southeast China, Vietnam and eastern Thailand. Hardy to -25°C, USDA Zone 5."

Here is what it looks like when its settled in. Definitely a good score!

[bgodwin1987]

Nice, I like northern lights azaleas. Also I like tree peonies but I don't have one they are usually really expensive. I have a holly fern, the hardy species Iv seen a few at nurseries this year, first time I had seen one for sale around here, so I had to get one for like 3 bucks.

[canadianplant]

I dont mind the NL azalea. THey are turning out to be well overused here. I now have 2 rhodies and 2 azalea... I think thats enough ATM

I was surprised at the prices of the tree peony. A one gallon pot was reg 20 bucks, imported from japan (still has the sticker on the plant). I managed to pay 5 bucks for it.