I live in Western Washington, and I don't know if it is too early or what, but I am having a hard time finding Brugs for sale. I have found some that are way overpriced, and about 8' tall. Anyone have a good source? Thanks. Take care.
Besides the two mentioned, you can also find some brugs at
www.logees.com and www.kartuz.com Both usually have good stuff. You may even find some people around here who have extra cutting material by now that they will share for postage or trade. My stuff is just now getting started or I would share with you.
ChSam (Shirley Morr)
Chariton, Iowa
Zone 5
This message has been edited by ChSam on May 24, 2007 8:05 PM
Hi there, I live in Monroe, Wa, and finally found brugs at Flower World, a nursery in Maltby (about 5-10 miles south of me). I don't think they were named brugs, but they were beautiful and had a good fragrence. They were not 8 feet tall either, the one I got was only about 3-4 feet tall.
If you are in West Wash, those of us who live here are having a get-together at Tom's in Marysville on the 10th of June. Wanna come?
I second Karyn's suggestions of Seed Sprout and Country Garden on-line nurseries in Florida...I've received great brugs from both. In addition, Sally in Federal Way sells brugs at reasonable prices at the Saturday market in Puyallup later in the season (once hers start to bloom).
If you'd like to try your hand at some ol' standards, I will probably be taking a few rooted cuttings to our W. Washington brug lovers' potluck get-together in Marysville, on Sunday, June 10th. Think about joining us! Otherwise, check back with me after the 10th to see what I might still have.
Fall is when lots of cuttings become available, when many of us are trimming up our brugs for winter storage, or hacking them back if we're leaving them in the ground in parts of the country where they'd otherwise freeze.
Patrick
Brug Moderator
USDA Zone 8b
Heat Zone 3
Sunset Zone 5
SeaTac, WA...one cool place
Thank you for your responses. I think I may wait and try to find some small local plants. I don't want to get to fancy, I will probably kill whatever I try! I may be moving in full time to my house in Bremerton. If that is the case, I will be around much more to water and feed these beauties. I will also feel better ordering some cool Brugs from the above nurseries, knowing they will have the attention they need. Thanks again.
Brian, from a gardener's perspective, I hope you are able to live full time in your house. Brugs require a great deal of attention, mostly in the form of daily watering and frequent feeding during the growing season. They would be very difficult to grow here, if left unattended for periods of time. And...you really don't want to miss the show when they come into bloom!
As for getting small plants, keep in mind that they need to achieve their vegetative stage (usually translates to getting some height) before they "Y" and begin to bloom. Contrary to that statement, a cutting taken from above a "Y" will bloom much shorter. In most cases, the objective is to get a plant 4'-5' tall (or more) so the blooms will have room to hang down without dragging on the ground! Even a small plant can achieve some dramatic growth in one season.
Patrick
Brug Moderator
USDA Zone 8b
Heat Zone 3
Sunset Zone 5
SeaTac, WA...one cool place
Last year I saw some sanguineas at Flower World in Bothell/Maltby, a couple brugs at Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, a few at the big red barn nursery on the freeway in Mt. Vernon, and I think I also saw some at Swanson's Nursery in Seattle.
Local nurseries often don't bring them up from out back until a little later in the year when they're in bloom.
I've heard that The Windmill nursery in Sumner (pricey) brings out brugs once they're in bloom, just like Tom commented. I've seen a few at Edgewood Flower Farm (pricey) and once in awhile a couple were available at HD in Tukwila. I wouldn't be surprised if West Seattle Nursery were to pop up with a few. Ya never know these days! Two years ago I bought 'Cypress Gardens' at Johnson Home and Garden in Covington...they had 5-6 cultivars and the plants were about 2' tall, nice quality, $9 apiece.
All these options are fine if you want to experiment with some pretty basic standards. If you want better selection, properly ID-ed & healthy cultivars, one of the specialty nurseries, like SeedSprout or Country Garden, is a safer way to go.
Patrick
Brug Moderator
USDA Zone 8b
Heat Zone 3
Sunset Zone 5
SeaTac, WA...one cool place
I have recieved very nice brugs this year from seed sprout. They arrive well packed and in a timely manner. The owner is great at communicating with the customers as well. I would definitely order from them again.
The only place that I ordered from this year, that I will never order from again, is Brugmansia and More. They charged my cc months ago and I never got anything from them. I inquired several times about my order and they do not even write back or answer messages/phone. I finally got disgusted and canceled my order after trying to get a hold of them for so long. I have not got my money back, merchandise or any answers.
