Irvin’s Indiana garden includes an intriguing array of tropical plants like ‘Flaming Kabobs’ canna.
Digging and storing hundreds of tender plants in late autumn keeps Irvin busy for many weeks, both at work and at home.
Planting layers of bulbs in plastic nursery pots is an easy way to plan ahead for a spectacular spring display.
Irvin’s Indianapolis garden didn’t exactly blend into the surrounding neighborhood.
Another view from the Indianapolis garden.
Moving to the country has allowed Irvin to grow even more of the plants he loves, like ‘Pretoria’ canna.
‘Holy Grail’ hardy hibiscus pairs smoky dark foliage with smoldering red blooms.
Plants with dark foliage like ‘David Howard’ dahlia keep the garden interesting, even when not in bloom.
‘Day Dream’ canna is another dark-leaved beauty.
Photos: Irvin Etienne and Carol Collins
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