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
Garden friends are THE best! Beautiful iris. Stunning rose.
ReplyDeletePass-along plants are the best! It's fun to walk through the garden and recall who gave what! Along those lines, I host a plant swap each year (this year on Saturday)... wish you could come!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I too have been lucky to receive many "pass along" plants. And as I look at my garden, I think about where they came from. I think that is true with almost all gardeners, they love to share and be helpful. hugs...Brooke
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous iris - absolutely one of my favorite flowers. I just wish they lasted longer!
ReplyDeleteI can see why the sedum is getting so much attention. Really pretty. Edith Wolford too, love the color combination. Nice to have these plants to bring back memories of good friends.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Lucky you. 'Edith Wolford' is a true beauty. I have a very similar iris that will soon be blooming. My garden is also filled with many treasured gifts and I love to share!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite plants in the garden seem to be those given to me by someone else. Those are beautiful plants.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. It's so nice to receive gifts of flowers from friends.
ReplyDeleteI have quite a few plants that were passed along to me and for me their cultivar name is whoever gave it to me. I think of all my generous garden friends whenever I see them bloom.
ReplyDeleteAnd wow, that sedum
Those are all really beautiful. I've never seen a sedum like that. Do you know the name of it?
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great having plants that remind of us people? It's part of what makes gardening so special. They are all beautiful, what nice friends!
ReplyDeleteAren't gifts from gardeners the best! Between my neighbor and my gardening guru (and the other pre-existing plants that came from assorted friends), my entire garden is an heirloom. Your garden, on the other hand, is my shopping list. Archduke Charles and Edith Wolfe have just been added to my spreadsheets.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Reason #981 I love blogging ;)
ReplyDeleteEdith Wolford is gorgeous! I just got Archduke Charles last year and it's a beautiful rose. You've got good gardening friends.
ReplyDeleteThe seddum is stunning and can easily see why it is loved. It is so nice to have flowers from friends. All of the blooms are so pretty. Becca
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with your commenters...the best plants in my garden are from friends. Such lovely reminders. The iris is beautiful and I think the sedum is a keeper (but do share it);) gail
ReplyDeleteGardeners can be so generous. I have received so many plants from friends and neighbors that I feel I must do the same. You have some lovely gift plants to remember friends by.
ReplyDeleteJan
Always Growing
Lovely sedum! How amazing that Kaye could find three China roses you didn't already have in your garden, Phillip ;-]
ReplyDeleteA lot of my plants are passalongs, too - but if/when you have to move, the logistics of bringing along a hundred potted friends can be daunting.
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
Aren't we lucky to have such good friends who love us enough to share. I did a post on this recently too. I love that iris, Phillip.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Generally not a sedum fan, but that is certainly special. Love the iris, as well. I have a similar one called "Pinball Wizard," but plants are always somehow more special when there is a story attached.
ReplyDeletePhillip, you are too kind. If you want to propagate more of my sedum just cut off a few stems, strip the bottom leaves and stick them in a pot...they'll root in no time. I have no idea what the name is...I got it myself as a passalong plant from my husband's 85 year old aunt. I think of her everytime It emerges in spring! A garden just wouldn't be a garden without keepsakes in the form of plants/flowers would it?
ReplyDeleteJennifer
your photos are wonderful. I too have a lovely iris which came by way of a friend.
ReplyDeleteAren't gifts from friends at least a double pleasure. You are delighted when you receive the plant and then time and again when it blooms you are reminded of the gifter.
ReplyDelete