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
Very pretty. I don't have these, but I do have some of the red spider lilies, which aren't up yet.
ReplyDeleteI'll be posting a different sort of naked lady picture on my blog later tonight.
These are great. I even really like the foliage in the spring, though I always seem to confuse it with the daffys. My spider lilies aren't up either, I hope they show this year but I have not had much luck with them like with the nekkid ladies.
ReplyDeleteHey Phillip...isn't this pretty risque talk for a librarian! I adore these ladies! They always surprise me! seriously, I forget where they are planted and as you say...there they are! I have the spider lilies, too! Can't wait to see your post on them! ...your photo of the ladies is great!
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I just came off the beaches of SC and saw a lot of thinly clad naked ladies who seemed to sprout upward on thin supports too. I think it was too much southern food in their case. I did not bring it home on pictures. I do love your Naked Ladies much better---no offensive areas to cover.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful pictures, Phillip! I can't wait for my mine to bloom although I don't expect it this year. I also enjoyed Jeff's story, thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteI loved this post! Beautiful photos-as always!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I don't have any nakkid ladies so I'll admire them in your photos.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the previous blog about Helen Keller's home. When I visited in the early 80's it look different--not as well maintained.
Marnie
Lycoris is one of those plants that continue to come up aroun old home places, long after the house is gone. Thanks for the photos.
ReplyDeleteIs this the lily that some refer to as the Wonder Lily? I had one in my yard that just popped up from out of no where! It was so pretty then the voles or squirrels ate the bulb! argggg I guess if it were a squirrel, he may have been the one to plant it for me in the first place so I reckon his to claim... lol
ReplyDeleteI really like this plants, I just wish I could get mine to bloom. Have you noticed that they're fragrant as well as beautiful?
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ReplyDeletegreat info. here on this.
I have seen these in old gardens. North of Fort Bragg on the windswept N. California coast there are old abandoned ranch houses from the 19th century and you will see these blooming in the old gardens,now wild. They must require no care at all! gophers do not seem to like them either.
Beautiful image.
Regards,
Philip