Japanese Maples Fall Color
'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back. 'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
For heavens sake cover it. The rains will be heavy and won't take mercy. It sure is bootiful. So how much water do they need. I have one and it's drooping during the day. I'm afraid to over water it. Don't they like it a bit on the dry side?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. You could also (God forbid) pick them and put them in a pretty vase...
ReplyDeleteOh, you sure should over it! That exquisite beauty needs to be preserved. Love the way their petals are arranged!
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, thanks for posting this gorgeous photo! This is the third tree peony in my garden and has never bloomed, but it looks healthy. It really does look like the photo on the tag too. Yours is just divine and the capture is number one!
ReplyDeleteFrances
Spectacular! I have seen several pictures of very nice Japanese umbrellas positioned over tree peonies so the blossoms will last longer, maybe that is what you should do.
ReplyDeleteI love Tree Peonies! I have 6 including one that looks like your pic. But I'm not sure of the name.
ReplyDeleteI'm coming to see your garden! :-) That's just stunning. BTW--did you ever find a garden gate?
ReplyDeleteCameron
Nice photograph. I too saw a tree peony at Lowe's last year and contemplated buying it but didn't. Now, seeing this, I wish I had. It really is nice.
ReplyDeleteI fascinate myself, from time to time, by making a tree out of a bush and the last one I did was about 8 years ago. I cut off a small limb from a Rose of Sharon bush because the blossoms are creamy white with blushing red centers. The bees love it. I stuck that in the ground and when it took root and began to leaf out, I would pinch off most of the buds or leaves. And as it grew larger and the twig got to be an inch in diameter I had to cut off the lower branches and now it is a tree, rose of sharon and looks great.
That's gorgeous. I'd cover it.
ReplyDeleteWe have about 4 or 5 tree peonies. They're great.
It's a beauty Phillip...save it if you can! I put a patio umbrella over mine one year!
ReplyDeletePhillip it's beautiful and you've photo'd it so well.
ReplyDeleteI think you should cover it.
Rob
Oh yes, cover it if you wish to enjoy those blooms longer. It is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty one. I think you're lucky to have 3 flowers already! My tree peony is quite a bit older and I only see 3 buds on it this year.
ReplyDeleteIf you're lucky enough to have something like that in your garden, I would erect a big old beach umbrella over it to protect it from the coming rain. Forecast for AL seems to be heavy rains....let the neighbors talk....get an umbrella for her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bloom!
ReplyDeleteI love the tree peonies--the flowers are so large and they smell so nice. A neighbor has these and always cuts me some blooms.
ReplyDeleteI was looking into buying a tree peony. I live in Cullman, AL. Are there any nurseries central or north Alabama that sell them? And, if so, when would I want to plant one?
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