Meet Louis II…

As regular readers know there are a few plants in my garden that have earned names. Those that come with big personality, or in the case of Louis, remind me of someone I know. Louis, the person, is a blogger up in British Columbia who shares my love of the sun and plants we “shouldn't” be growing here in the Pacific Northwest, his biggest love is for palms. Louis, the plant, a Trachycarpus fortunei, was purchased late in 2012, planted in early 2013 and formally introduced here.

When we next saw Louis it was in January of this year and he wasn’t looking good. The cold temperatures of December were wreaking havoc with is beautiful fronds.

It just got worse from there. Louis was a goner, never particularly lively he seems to have been doomed from the very beginning (and I did purchase him for a rock-bottom price at a nursery of somewhat questionable means). It seems fitting this, his last photo in my garden, was taken in the sunshine...bye-bye Louis...

So, I am pleased to introduce Louis II...
A gift from Sean at Cistus this stately Trachycarpus wagnerianus already has a few feet on the old Louis and looks to be a fine addition to the family. Welcome Louis II, may you live long and prosper...

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