Pride of Madeira by r. r. bernet

Pride of Madiera by r. r. bernet

Echium candicans, commonly known as pride of Madeira, is a species of flowering plant native to the island of Madeira. Pride of Madeira is widely available throughout the world as an ornamental plant for traditional and drought tolerant water conserving gardens. It is particularly suitable for coastal planting, and is a popular ornamental in coastal California. With a minimum temperature requirement of 41–45 °F, in frost-prone areas it needs some winter protection. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Morning Glories by r. r. bernet

Trumpet Blooms by r. r. bernet

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Fall in San Francisco by r. r. bernet

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After the rain... by r. r. bernet

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Pretty in Pink: Foxglove (Digitalis) by r. r. bernet

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The Epiphytes of Spring

Epiphytes are cactus-like. They blossom brilliantly in the spring with large, short-lived flowers. Sometimes referred to as "air cactus," they need minimal soil and thrive in large hanging pots with minimal watering - "feeding out of the air". I hang them in my trees and from the crossbeam of my balcony, framing the view of the neighborhood.

Wildflowers

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For the Object of My Affection...

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How gorgeous is this!?!

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ahh... summer!

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Roses of Summer...

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Manhattan Beach

An "air cactus" blooming in a hanging pot on the balcony of my new home at the beach. I think it likes the moist air!

 

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6-foot monstrous agave!

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From the hillside garden at my former home of 62-years on Stone Canyon Road. The yellow spikes are the flowers of the monstrous agave. The agave was nearly 6-feet tall when I sold the home. In the background are other agaves, a tangerine tree, and a climbing tree rose that put out 25-foot branches covered with blossoms.

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Mexican Blue palms & Senesia

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Mexican Blue palms and Senesia (?), a blue-colored succulent at Lotusland in Santa Barbara. I was one of the principle photographers for the garden before it opened for the public.

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succulents mixed with tradional flowering plants

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The garden outside of my studio at my former home on Stone Canyon Road. Succulents mixed with more traditional flowering plants, azalea, etc.

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Sculpted Blooms by r. r. bernet

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Cobalt Blooms by r. r. bernet

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Foxglove (Digitalis) by r. r. bernet

Photograph © 2010 Rochelle R. Bernet.
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