Ten July Favorites
Chaste Tree ( Vitex ) One of the highlights of the year is when the Chaste Tree blooms. It pains me that I don't know the name of it, but I suspect it is 'Shoal Creek' . I failed to record it, and I also do not remember where it came from. We sell a newer variety at Yard N' Garden called 'Flip Side ', which has stunning leaves of olive-green with a purple reverse. A friend has the pale pink variety, but I don't think it is as pretty as the blue-colored flowers. This little tree is constantly covered with bees. Catalpa bignoinoides 'Aurea' A large limb died over the winter, leaving a gaping hole. However, it is looking better after Michael raised some of the remaining limbs. It has bloomed profusely this year. Like the vitex, our best view of it is from the windows, where you get an elevated view. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' This perennial is doing much better after I moved it to a better location. I saw it last week in an ope...
Thank you Phillip and to you and yours, too! gail
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, too, Phillip. I know I am looking forward to 2009.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeletePhilip
Happy New Year to you too Philip! May this year be more bloomy!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Happy New Year to you, too. May it be filled with peace, joy and lots of flowers!
ReplyDeleteCameron
Happy New Year to you as well. We're watching the rose parade. Amazing flowers and floats. Later we'll be eating steak and taters. I might work a nap in there somewhere. Have a great day! See in the dirt during 2009
ReplyDeleteThank you Phillip and Happy New Year to you and yours too.
ReplyDeletePhillip, happy new year to you too! I love your photo of bare limbs against blue skies.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, Phillip. I can tell you're a true gardener because you asked for rain as one of your new year wishes :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy New Year to you! Ample rain is something we can always use here in Phoenix!
ReplyDeleteAiyana
Happy New Year to you too Phillip. May you & your have a healthy & prosperous year.
ReplyDeletePhillip, those are wonderful wishes for any gardener. May you have the same.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Phillip, Same to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping and praying 2009 will be better than wretched 2008!
Jon at Mississippi Garden
Wishing you and yours a good 2009, Phillip - may all your wishes come true for you.
ReplyDeleteAdequate rains would be welcome in Austin!
Annie at the Transplantable Rose