A Closer Look at Winter Damage
But first, take a look at this gorgeous rainbow that we had on Friday! The five-day stretch of warm temperatures last week really jump-started the garden. Now that plants are putting out new growth, it is easier to see what kind of damage the winter left. Back in mid-January, we experienced five straight days of below-freezing temperatures. This caused much damage in Portland and areas where frigid winds were a factor. Here, we were fortunate to not get the wind and the cold temperatures were dampened by a blanket of snow. That said, it was a tough time for the garden and there are noticeable casualties but no outright deaths that I have seen. The bottlebrush ( Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red') did not like the cold at all. It was planted six years ago, in the north-facing garden no less, and I've not experienced die-back on it until now. A local expert said to cut it all the way back so that is what I did. If it doesn't make it, I won't be too distraught. It is
I was going to warn you but you already know it's charms and problems! It is really beautiful...I haven't any in bloom this year, but still there are seedlings everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI've never had this re-seed so it must be a climate issue. It does look like a dusting of snow but that brings snow to mind and I just can't think of that right now!
ReplyDeleteMy Autumn Clematis doesn't seed itself either. I love the way it 'snows' this time of year. Yours looks lovely in the hedge.
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice looking plant too bad it can be problematic. I was given one in the spring but never planted it, more out of laziness than anything else!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks kind of neat in the hedge. Snow is a good comparison.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, one of my favorites. I wish mine did a better job of seeding itself. I have one growing in an impossible spot--a seam between sidewalk and garage. I fear it isn't doing well and I will never be able to get another to grow there.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
I saw lots of this "snow" while in TN last weekend. I dont see much of it around here in GA. Hum, wonder why...?... Maybe that invasive issue..
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorites. Mine does self-seed, but pretty discreetly--I never get more than I can find homes for. One did grow up through a camellia this year--I'm letting it bloom and then I'll move it in the spring. The scent is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Phillip. I just wrote about it a few days ago. It is kind of a nightmare, but so pretty when it blooms.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteI love this vine. Mine is blooming profusely, too. It grows wild in the woods around here and is such a wonderful sign of early fall. Reminds me of confederate jasmine which blooms in the spring.
ReplyDeleteJan
Always Growing
Since I've been reading garden blogs, I've learned this is one of those plants that people grow everywhere but not so much in California. I see it for sale now and then, but I've never seen it in an actual garden. Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is the other one I read a lot about this time of year.
ReplyDeleteIt is too pretty to pull out. And fragrance to boot!
ReplyDeleteJust Betiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a werry nice blog!
I vill be back!
Linda