Dave, I finally got the pictures on my computer. These are 2 of mine that are blooming right now. There are others, but I need better pics. [IMG]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/ibartoo/022.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm98/ibartoo/014-2.jpg[/IMG] The first one is Lemon Glow and the second is Margaret Davis.

La primera se llama estravaganza y la segunda Elegance Splendor. Saludos y que te sirva de ayuda.

I have to agree with all who have mentioned that sasanquas will get to a tree-size more quickly than japonicas. I think you could go with any color, given what I see of your house. One of the best-looking sasanquas I'm noticing locally is 'Kanjiro'. One neighbor has an especially attractive large shrub/small tree in the front yard that is good-looking all year, but a real show-stopper now that it's covered with flowers. 'Setsugekka' is a good-looking sasanqua also, and that photo of 'Pink Snow' is very nice indeed.... 'Masterpiece Pink' was born in the Lake Charles area & has a reputation for having attractive foliage & getting tall rather quickly- for a japonica, that is... If you like 'Pink Perfection', the pink, formal MP flowers might appeal to you. Another pink formal double that hails from Slidell is 'Tammia'- I rather like the shape & shading of the miniature flowers, but I believe that it's growth rate is 'medium', so not a speedy grower. As you mentioned, you would need to find a fairly well-established plant if you choose almost any japonica. 'Pink Perfection' AKA 'Otome' is a classic garden plant & will branch nicely, but I don't know how large it gets. There seems to be at least 2 different 'Pink Perfections' out there, so if you decide to buy for the flower, try to get a look at the bloom before you buy. It might be a good idea to test your soil before you plant anything new there. If the fatsias died, and the CM is languishing, there could be a soil deficiency? Here is a link that might be useful: LSU Ag Center info on soil testing

Very nice offerings. Do you know about the Snohomish Conservation District Native Plant sale? Go to the page and scroll down to Plant Sale. The prices and offerings are about as good as you will find. The way it works. You place your order, they send you a confirmation. You send them a check. They send you a receipt. The pick-up is at the Monroe Fair grounds the first weekend in March. You can choose to just show up and shop. They always have plants not on the order sheet in small quantities. Some are awesome. One year they had 10' white birches grown in pots for . . . $3 each! This is a good time of year to try hardwood cuttings of cornus stolonifera (red-twig dogwoods) and philadelphius (mock orange) also quince cultivars. All you need to do is cut and stick in the ground and many will root. The quince is an early spring fave of hummers. Consider bringing that camellia to the Spring Green Elephant Plant Swap in Redmond, first Saturday in March, 10 AM. About 100 people showed up for it last Nov in the pouring rain. You may be able to leverage it, and your other shrubs for some cool stuff. Perhaps it's a bit premature, but the sun is shining (right now) and I've got spring fever! Regards Jim Eichner Green Elephant Here is a link that might be useful: Snohomish Conservation District