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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Creeping....



Creeping Jenny that is.
Did I get you?


 I love em.
I saw this one on my neighbor's mailbox last summer.


Fancy yes?
I love the Creeping Jenny paired with the Begonia in the flower box.



This is a before image {grainy with wee little camera} when I bought the perennial last September for half off at my favorite nursery.


And this is now. This is the truer color. Chartreuse baby cakes.
 Creeping Jenny can tolerate temps to below negative 30 degrees so it lives outside all winter.


It's tumbling on the patio pebbles just fine too.


Creeping Jenny is a hardy perennial and look at the wonderful growth I have had in seven months!

I am linking with Fishtail Cottage for Cottage Flora Thursdays.

grace surrounds us
Olive
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26 comments:

  1. Wanda @ Just VintageApril 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    So pretty! I love Creeping Jenny, too and use it as a ground cover, but hadn't thought of potting it. And I have just the pot! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 14, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I've never met Creeping Jenny. I don't think she creeps around here. But I like her.

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  3. LynnApril 14, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    It looks great Olive, I didn't know it was that hardy! Enjoy:@)

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  4. Becca's DirtApril 14, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I love the way it looks on the mailbox too. The contrast with the begonia is nice. Look how fast it grows. Hope you're having a good day.

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  5. Life in RehabApril 14, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Gorgeous- I think that would wither here, but I'll just enjoy it through your stunning photos.

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 14, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I need to get some of that to plant. Love it.

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  7. Blondie's JournalApril 14, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I love this...I have to look for it when I buy my plants.

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    -30 degrees F (that's -34 C) for real Olive? If I can find this precious little gem in my neck of the woods, I'm going to plant it everywhere!

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  9. OliveApril 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    J-the tag actually said -30 to -40 degrees F so it will live through a very cold winter.

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  10. Nita StacyApril 14, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Oh...it is one of my favorites. I have it growing out of a planter on my deck and yes it survived the winter just fine even in a planter. I plan on planting much more of it this year. I love, love, love it.

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  11. MelissaApril 14, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Very pretty - quite elegant actually.

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  12. MollyApril 14, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Olive, it's lovely. Love your shadow shot pic as well!

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  13. ClaudiaApril 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I love creeping jenny - and sweet potato vine - that chartreuse color gets me every time!

    xo
    Claudia

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  14. MarieApril 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Love Creeping Jenny too Olive! Yours look fabulous spilling out of the pot.

    -Marie

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  15. Olga PoltavaApril 14, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    That's a beautiful plant. And paired with begonia looks just wonderful!

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  16. Ashleigh@SincerelyApril 14, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I'm loving all these pictures! Makes me miss my mom's garden, though! There is too much concrete in the city!

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  17. PicketApril 14, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    ohhhh that is so pretty girl...I bought my first one a few weeks ago...I'm thinking I might need to replant it in a bigger pot! lol Have a great weekend sweetie...Picket

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  18. Fishtail CottageApril 14, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    ooooh, i met Creeping Jenny two summers ago & couldn't get enough enough of her...now i have too much of her ~ spreads like crazy here although, she keeps the weeds at bay - kinda a love hate relationship. thanks for linking this post to Cottage Flora Thursdays!!!
    xoxo, tracie

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  19. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Creeping Jenny.....hmmm...I think I need some of it!

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  20. Rachel Noelle PallasApril 14, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Such beautiful photos Olive~ Hugs,Rachel :)

    French Farmhouse 425

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  21. LindyLouMacApril 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I could use some creeping jenny to soften a few areas, I must investigate and see if I can find some here.

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  22. Pam KesslerApril 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I totally forgot about Creeping Jenny! Thanks for reminding me. I have a weird attraction to chartreuse. It's the new black you know!

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  23. JuneApril 15, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I do love creeping jenny! I love both the green and the chartreuse. Such a great plant for my cold weather garden.
    Your blog is beautiful Olive!!!

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  24. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyApril 16, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Oh this plant is so cute...I think it is now on my must have in my garden list, which I need some "hanging down" plants as most of mine at the moment all wanna reach for the skies :)

    Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog and read my country town stories...

    Blessings Kelsie

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  25. Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasureApril 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I am crazy about Creeping Jenny!! I have it IN my Koi pond and all around my yard. One of my favorite pots is full of Creeping Jenny and a Mouse Ear Blue Hosta...beautiful combination. Think I'll try it with some begonias too! Have a wonderful week!

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  26. lvroftiquesApril 20, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Well I needs me some! I love cascading plants and your creeping jenny looks great this year! Vanna

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