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
Those roses and camellia look wonderful for December. Snow flurries, you say? I hope that does mean the end of the roses!
ReplyDeleteThat Italian arum is also interesting. I love variegated foliage.
Carol, May Dreams Gardens
Pam @ Digging says:
ReplyDeleteYour Weeping China Doll is my fave, and your fall/winter foliage looks beautiful too. You're right about winter in the South---warm one minute and a Blue Norther the next.
Camellias look like old fashioned roses to me. I don't see them often since they don't grow here.
ReplyDeleteYour Arum has varigated leaves. My arum has solid green leaves. I wonder if yours is a different variety than mine or is this a soil issue?
Phillip, It would be hard to find anything in my garden blooming right now. Everything has a cover of snow then ice and now another layer of snow. You garden looks wonderful. Not sure the Italian Arum would grow here but I really like it and the Japanese Ceder looks great! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteCarol and Pam, I don't think snow would mean the end of the roses. It will have to get really cold to do them in.
ReplyDeleteLisa, not sure about the arum but I think it is the variety and not the soil.
KC, thanks. Actually, I think the arum is quite hardy. I'll check and see. If you'd like some, I can send you some next spring.
Phillip, the photos are wonderful! Flurries eh? We are way over due for a good snow in Alabama. We haven't seen any accumulation in years down here. Love the fall leaves... my kerria dropped it's leaves sometime ago, but I noticed today it's blooming again.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your garden, Phillip. Your rose photos--especially the one of 'Lyric'--are exquisite! And the weathered bench is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the roses and I love the color in the foliage. Thanks for putting these up. Enjoyed the post.
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ReplyDeleteLove your photos. Italian arum looks like a winner! The bench is beckoning. A cup of grog and a camera is all it will take!
A little late to comment but did enjoy your pix. We'll see what January brings. I have that arum. One year I planted the mature berries it produced and have one little leaf to show for it. Not invasive here in southeast TN.
ReplyDeleteTHIS is what I love so much about blogging-I get to see gardeners with living, blooming plants when mine are fast asleep!
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