For Ana

[Jerry Shilling]

Enjoy

 

[Jerry Shilling]

A few more...

 

[annafl]

Oh wow. Thanks so much, Jerry! How is it that all your plants are so gorgeous and so perfect? I know some of it is because of living in the keys, but there is a lot more to it too. Can you give us (me, at least), some cultural tips? The colors in your plants are so incredibly vivid and deep-hued. Is the first one a flame orange Rudy Bachman? I see some I recognize, but I also think I don't recognize some because the colors are more towards pink and orange than usual? Also, your plants are so dense and healthy looking. I wish I knew how you did it. Thanks again for showing us. I will have to go back and look at them a few more times.

Ana

 

[palmisland]

The photos don't do these justice. Perfect, perfect, perfect conditions. Just beautiful Jerry.

 

[Marie Nock]

What a treat to see these. I'm inspired to go fertilize and mulch. Thanks for sharing these beauties.

 

[koki]

Great crotons. Love the Limelight. The last one looks like Bonita. Thanks for posting.

 

[donroberth]

What beautiful and healthy crotons. In your second ( #2 ) post reading left to right...what's the name for the third (3) croton with yellow, green and red-ribbed center leaves. ???

 

[Crazy for Crotons]

Great stuff Jerry. Obviously Rudy Bachman doesn't give you fits like it does me.

 

[Phil Stager]

Great looking crotons, Jerry. 2nd set, first pic: is that Nevilla?

 

[Jerry Shilling]

Thanks for the kind words.

When I retired a few years ago...it was tough. Then I discovered this colorful plant and it has become an obsession and a real joy for me. So crotons have become a full time hobby and I just love it. So if anything my plants really appreciate all the TLC I'm able to give them.

Sorry about the names: Rudy Bachman
Tiger Eye
Tortoise Shell
Martha Brooks
Old Legend
Mosaic/Purity

The Moth
Flamingo/Monarch
Columbiana
Inca
Mona Lisa
Limelight
Bonita (from Judy who got it fom Koki)

 

[annafl]

Jerry, your love for these plants is evident as is your TLC. Can you give us (me mostly), any cultural tips you've learned? Yes, I know your climate down there is closer to ideal for these plants, but I've seen crotons all along the keys, and although many look very good, none I've seen look as good as yours and the Glock's. You've got to have some tips?

Thanks for including the names. I'm still learning, obviously, and I don't often get to see out-of-the-ordinary cultivars, so putting names to visuals is very helpful for me.

 

[Jeff Searle]

Absolutely stunning! And I have been to Jerry's many times. These pictures only show a fraction of their beauty compared to standing there in person. It's all about the climate.