More Variegated Palms

[Daryl]

Today, half of the rat pack made a quick visit to the garden of Rod Pattison mentioned in Jon's previous post. Rod collects a lot of unusual stuff, and a lot of variegated plants are growing in his garden in suburban Brisbane.

He also has other non-variegated palms in his garden. Here are a few photos from today.

A young variegated Archontophoenix alexandrae

and another

Variegated Caryota mitis

Variegated Rhapis

[Daryl]

Variegated Phoenix roebellini

Variegated Pinanga coronata

Variegated Areca vestiaria

[Daryl]

Here are some more..not variegated though...

Wal next to a Rhapis multifida?

A nice Licuala peltata var sumawongii

Rhopalostylis

Roscheria melanochaetes

[Daryl]

Dypsis fibrosa

What not to do to your Dypsis madagascariensis

Daryl

[Walter John]

That Licuala peltata var sumawongii was a ripper. One more time, with different rats.

[Walter John]

The canopy created by Ron Pattison took 10 years to a point where he could really flood underneath with some special plants. So you really have to have patience, although you can plant along the way with those plants able to take varying degrees of sun etc.

Here's some more variegated palm pics, firstly that Pinanga again.

[Walter John]

Variegated Rhapis were everywhere, if that's a money plant, as they say, Rod is a quadzillionaire.

Here's one amongst the foilage.

[Walter John]

ain't they divine ?

[Walter John]

and.........

[Walter John]

Rhapis baby

[Walter John]

Now Rod also has a variegated foxy lady, I mean who doesn't , pretty damn common around here these days , but I thought I'd add these photos just the same.  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

[Walter John]

This is the Foxy lady Jimi Hendrix had in mind,

[Walter John]

ah one more of the lady.

[Walter John]

And again, thanks Jon for the tip to this fabulous open garden.

[putu enjula]

UGH!!  Where's the drool smilie?!?!?!  I need it!!!  I  just love anything variegated!!   Drool...

[palmtreesforpleasure]

Hmmm

This member of the rat pack was not told about this

sounds like secret Queensland men business to me!!

::  ::

colin

[ariscott]

Hhmm... have to show this thread to Scott. He would be drooling, for sure... as he loves ANYTHING variegated!! If it is up to him, he would have the entire garden variegated... He was so bad, he found this variegated weeds on our block, he was tempted to put it in a pot   .

Thanks for the pics, guys... looks like you all had fun!!

Regards, Ari

[putu enjula]

(ariscott @ Feb. 10 2008,01:40)

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Hhmm... have to show this thread to Scott. He would be drooling, for sure... as he loves ANYTHING variegated!! If it is up to him, he would have the entire garden variegated... He was so bad, he found this variegated weeds on our block, he was tempted to put it in a pot   .

Thanks for the pics, guys... looks like you all had fun!!

Regards, Ari

That sounds like something to work towards...  a garden with all variegated plants!

[brodklop]

Looks like a great day out boys. Lots of variation. OK I won't give up my day job. Great photos. Well done.

[eastern.nurseries]

This is an inspirational garden in so many ways. Great to see you enjoyed it. Did you notice it was wall to wall plants, no hard landscaping? That to me shows a good knowledge of how to use the plants to best effect don't you think?

[Gileno Machado]

Hummmm...

me wants a Roscheria... :cool:

[Walter John]

(eastern.nurseries @ Feb. 10 2008,22:23)

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This is an inspirational garden in so many ways. Great to see you enjoyed it. Did you notice it was wall to wall plants, no hard landscaping? That to me shows a good knowledge of how to use the plants to best effect don't you think?

Exactly Jon, just the way I like, no formal anything, just pure natural look. It wouldn't be a bad spot to film "A midsummer night's dream" actually. Fairy nice indeed.

Dear ratpackers Col and Ari, there wasn't that much for sale you'd be interested in. Now move on with your lives okay  

[ariscott]

Wal,

It is ok... I was just joking :). Still got lots to plant... are you coming back next year?

Regards, Ari

[BS Man about Palms]

(Wal @ Feb. 10 2008,12:57)

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(eastern.nurseries @ Feb. 10 2008,22:23)

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This is an inspirational garden in so many ways. Great to see you enjoyed it. Did you notice it was wall to wall plants, no hard landscaping? That to me shows a good knowledge of how to use the plants to best effect don't you think?

Exactly Jon, just the way I like, no formal anything, just pure natural look. It wouldn't be a bad spot to film "A midsummer night's dream" actually. Fairy nice indeed.

Dear ratpackers Col and Ari, there wasn't that much for sale you'd be interested in. Now move on with your lives okay  

While at first glance I would agree with the natural look, many of us locally have tried for at least a "path" for one good reason.  

 One of the pioneers of this "sport" lives in So Cal., Pauleen Sullivan. She has been wheelchair bound for a very good part of her life, while that did little to stop her world trips, whenever you are blessed that she makes a effort to show up at a home for a "tour", you can't help but feel miserable as this wonderful lady watches on as other "trudge back" to some places.

 Its sad  enough that I'm gonna try to have some "path" to most areas here.

 Colin may know of the Chamadorea named after her.

[Jeff in St Pete]

Excellent pictures Daryl!  Thanks for showing us some amazing variegated palms.  I would love to get a hold of a variegated Archontophoenix like that A alexandrae!

[Walter John]

(BS, Man about Palms @ Feb. 11 2008,14:30)

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(Wal @ Feb. 10 2008,12:57)

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(eastern.nurseries @ Feb. 10 2008,22:23)

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This is an inspirational garden in so many ways. Great to see you enjoyed it. Did you notice it was wall to wall plants, no hard landscaping? That to me shows a good knowledge of how to use the plants to best effect don't you think?

Exactly Jon, just the way I like, no formal anything, just pure natural look. It wouldn't be a bad spot to film "A midsummer night's dream" actually. Fairy nice indeed.

Dear ratpackers Col and Ari, there wasn't that much for sale you'd be interested in. Now move on with your lives okay  

While at first glance I would agree with the natural look, many of us locally have tried for at least a "path" for one good reason.  

 One of the pioneers of this "sport" lives in So Cal., Pauleen Sullivan. She has been wheelchair bound for a very good part of her life, while that did little to stop her world trips, whenever you are blessed that she makes a effort to show up at a home for a "tour", you can't help but feel miserable as this wonderful lady watches on as other "trudge back" to some places.

 Its sad  enough that I'm gonna try to have some "path" to most areas here.

 Colin may know of the Chamadorea named after her.

You lost me Bill, what's that about paths ?

[BS Man about Palms]

(Wal @ Feb. 10 2008,23:46)

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(BS @ Man about Palms,Feb. 11 2008,14:30)

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(Wal @ Feb. 10 2008,12:57)

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(eastern.nurseries @ Feb. 10 2008,22:23)

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This is an inspirational garden in so many ways. Great to see you enjoyed it. Did you notice it was wall to wall plants, no hard landscaping? That to me shows a good knowledge of how to use the plants to best effect don't you think?

Exactly Jon, just the way I like, no formal anything, just pure natural look. It wouldn't be a bad spot to film "A midsummer night's dream" actually. Fairy nice indeed.

Dear ratpackers Col and Ari, there wasn't that much for sale you'd be interested in. Now move on with your lives okay  

While at first glance I would agree with the natural look, many of us locally have tried for at least a "path" for one good reason.  

 One of the pioneers of this "sport" lives in So Cal., Pauleen Sullivan. She has been wheelchair bound for a very good part of her life, while that did little to stop her world trips, whenever you are blessed that she makes a effort to show up at a home for a "tour", you can't help but feel miserable as this wonderful lady watches on as other "trudge back" to some places.

 Its sad  enough that I'm gonna try to have some "path" to most areas here.

 Colin may know of the Chamadorea named after her.

You lost me Bill, what's that about paths ?

"No Hardscaping" usually means "not wheelchair accessable".  While not first in someones thoughts when doing a palm garden, due to Pauleen, its usually in our planning somewhere.

[Exotic Life]

Wow nice pic from all this Variegated palms, Thanks for sharing!

Robbin

[Walter John]

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"No Hardscaping" usually means "not wheelchair accessable"

Gotcha now, thanks Bill. There was pathing all the way through, cleverly disguised due to massive planting and the natural colours of the paths themselves, a real pieces of magic here all across the garden. I'd say a wheelchair would get along most if not all the paths.

[palmtreesforpleasure]

Chamaedorea sullivanoirum was named after Pauleen and it is a fitting tribute to her for her contribution to the palm knowledge she has shared with everyone

regards

colin

[BS Man about Palms]

Glad to hear it Wal. I hope I can do the same.

Colin, I figured you would know of it, a particularly beautiful species I think, but a VERY hard grow.     Had one, gone now.

[letsplant]

You have a very impresive garden. I hope  to have a similar one some day! I am starting now so it will be a while. Thank you for sharing the pictures.