Chilean Fire Bush - a hidden jewel in our garden
It is heartbreaking that this beauty is hidden in our garden but at least the hummingbirds have found it. Hidden because it is planted behind a 7 feet tall rose. I planted it there because I was under the impression that it would become a tree. It can indeed become a tree and there is one growing about a mile from our house that is around 20 feet tall. In our garden, it is taking its sweet time and is only 4 feet tall after being planted seven years ago (2017). It did not begin to bloom until its fifth year and this is the first year flowering has been so profuse. Whenever I think about this plant, I always remember what the Gosslers said in their book "The Gossler Guide to the Best Hardy Shrubs". I quote it here: "Since this plant comes from southern Chile, we begin with a word of warning: it will not grow anywhere in the United States outside western Washington, Oregon and northern California. People wanting to grow E. coccineum in the eastern part of the country will
Just beautiful is all that comes to my mind!
ReplyDeleteWow. When I've been here as many years as you have in your home, I'm hoping mine look half as nice. You've got some great photos yourself. See if Steve will publish those.
ReplyDeletePhillip, you may have it written somewhere, but how large is your garden? Someday, I will be somewhere nearby, and I'll call to see if I can come and visit. I want to be there during rose season, but my rose season overlaps yours unfortunately.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteI think the roses are fantastic! I've tried a number of climbers in my climate with little success... I do admire yours! Larry
ReplyDeleteMy pitaful little rose is blooming now. I almost hate to post about it after seeing yours in their glory. Someday I would like to stroll through your garden.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing garden. You're very lucky :D (Well, I'm sure there's some hard work involved SOMEWHERE ;) )
ReplyDeleteAmazing. I remember seeing your Veilchenblau last year and forwarding a link to it to a friend. I can see why you're torn about removing the rampant one.
ReplyDeleteGood morning. I truly wish I lived close enough to visit.
ReplyDeleteRoses are among my favorites but up here in the northern states we can't grow them nearly as well as you do in the south. Our climbers get about 6 feet tall maximum.
Marnie
Ypur roses look beautiful. Rambling Rector is putting on a gorgeous show. I wish I lived close enough to see your garden in person.
ReplyDeleteWow! The sawtooth oaks have gotten huge in the circular hedge. Robert Redman made a great recommendation there! As always, the gardens are looking beautiful this spring. Hope all is well in the quad-cities!
ReplyDeleteI vote to leave the Rambling Rector. Its a winner.
ReplyDeleteHope you had lots of great folks by, i know they loved seeing the paths and all the roses - way to go!
ReplyDeletePhillip, I am SURE you get sick of hearing how gorgeous your garden and your photos are. So I won't say it.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm thinking it.
Just the most wonderful photographs .... love them!
ReplyDeleteI love ramblers, especially growing through the branches of old trees. One of my favorites is Francois Juranville; it blooms with powderpuffs of pink blossoms and a nearly thornless cane. The one in my last garden nearly consumed the gazebo.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is absolutely stunning! I would love to see it someday in person. But maybe I shouldn't, I wouldn't want to faint on you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, Phillip! I am a fan of you when it comes to roses. I've never had great success with roses. Only one kind did good for a year but it died on me, another orange one bloomed no more than 2, and I now have a cutting that I took from a rose that blooms in bunches of three or five (not sure of names of any of those as the nurseries here don't care what kind they are - sad) - it challenges me by not blooming for 6 months now after it
ReplyDeleteI bought a miniature rose last week and it died completely. There's a dead stick peeking out of that pot now :(