Seaside Gardens in Carpinteria, part two

Yesterday we started our walk through the display gardens at Seaside Gardens, in California. Today we pick it back up...

The always beautiful Bismarckia nobilis, I believe nope, Brahea armata...

Trevesia palmata, aka Snowflake Aralia.

Such fabulous foliage.

Bauhinia x blakeana, aka Hong Kong Orchid Tree. I've seen lots of photos of these flowers on Late to the Garden Party, it was great to see them in person.

Another one of those plants I know as a houseplant...

I got a little carried away taking photos of this pair.

Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island pine) is a favorite of mine, but sadly not hardy here in Portland.

Just look at those perfect stars...

Multiple shots of the Caryota (fishtail palm) produced one with a Monarch!

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (bottle palm)??? Nope Rhopalostylis sapida (Nikau Palm), thanks Louis!

Now it's time to walk the nursery...

I'll cut right to the chase and let you know I didn't buy anything, and that's not because I didn't want to.

That pesky business about flying home got in the way – plus I'd already bought a few things.

So many fabulous Agaves!

Agave americana medio picta

And Bromeliads!

And Agaves!

And Leucadendrons...

Seaside Gardens is a wonderful nursery that I highly recommend visiting, if you're in the area.

They even manage to make traditional urns look cutting edge...

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