YTT is very special: a flower is being born bright purple (yesterday), the next day it fades to pale purple (today) and the third day it turns white (tomorrow). The fourth day, the flower dies.
Since the plant is very generous when it blossoms (during the winter months), flowers are being born at different times and the plant is covered with three different colors!
YTT requires a lot of watering when transplanted (for at least two months). It does not like wind. I read they are heavy feeders but when I feed them, I burn the leaves. So i stay away from fertilizers when it comes to YTT.
YTT is usually available in good nurseries. Mine are still young and relatively small but I have seen some that are small trees. This can grow into a big plant if untrimmed. Apparently, trimming must happen before September though or you will inhibit flowering in the winter months
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I happened upon your blog by doing a Google search on firespike, which I am interested in planting to attract hummingbirds. However, we have cottontails here in Hobe Sound (FL), and since deer love firespike, I assume the rabbits will, too?
My own YTT tree is in full bloom right now and gorgeous. It's the first year I've ever had one. We gave it a fertilizer and while it did turn yellow and drop some of its leaves, a few weeks later it's green and prolific. It's one of my favorites in my yard (besides my Hong Kong Orchid tree) and the purple/lavender/white blooms really stand out against my yellow house. You don't see YTT very often here, and I love to grow plants that aren't overused. A well kept secret. For now, anyway!
Thank you for posting an interesting and entertaining blog. I enjoyed it very much. Especially your comments on the Iguanas and Muscovy ducks. Like you, I think the various duck personalities are cute, but am in the minority in my neighborhood.
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