Hybrid Tropical Hibiscus. 30 May 24.

 Here is the hybrid hibiscus plant that I bought.

From the tag, I thought I was buying a yellow hibiscus with red flame edges.  Oh well.

Revived Clematis. 30 May 24.

 Here is the clematis vine that was dug out by accident, because it looked dead (oops) then left to dry out for a day, then trimmed and potted on 12 April.

It has a vigorous main shoot now, and more new shoots emerging from the roots.

Here it was when I discovered the dug-up roots on 12 April.

Seedlings Update. Zinnias, Marigolds, Cosmos, Portulaca, Nasturtiums. 30 May 24.

 Most of the flower seedlings still need a little growth before planting out.9

There are also some squashes and a couple of left-over peppers and a tomato there.

Zinnias, dwarf sunflowers, squashes.

Marigolds

I planted some of the portulacas among other plants and some in a patio bowl.

These are the second nasturtiums that I planted.  I think the first were fodder for birds.  Also in photo, marigolds and alpine strawberries

All in all, it might be a colorful year.

Ozark Beauty Strawberry Plants In Containers. 30 May 24.

 Here are the Ozark Beauty strawberry plants now.   I bought them, bare root on Amazon, in early February.

I think the growth looks quite healthy and vigorous.  I did give them a dose of Miracid fertilizer, because I read they need acid conditions.  Growth might even be a bit too lush now.  I'll just use water for a few weeks.  They have been producing a few flower buds.  I cut those off so the plants can concentrate on growing for now.  The same for a couple of runners.

The weather has been cool and rainy, 60s during the day and 40s at night.  I imagine warmer weather and more sun will stimulate growth even more.

Here they were when I planted them, 10 Feb 16.  I wondered if they would grow.  They did - every plant.

Alpine Strawberry Seedlings. 30 May 24.

 Here are the Alpine Strawberry seedlings now.

I think they look very good, exactly like others' photos.  I read that germination is usually poor, erratic, and slow.  That was not the case here.  Also, I did not stratify.  Maybe the seed seller did, I don't know.

I think they need to grow a little more before I plant them into individual cell packs.