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
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ReplyDeleteHow do I find out which Lacecap I have....?
ReplyDeleteDarla, it is often very difficult to identify a hydrangea because, as you've probably noticed, they look similar and to make matters worse, most of them will look different in other people's gardens because of the soil types. I would suggest getting a book on hydrangeas (there are several good ones) and compare yours with photos and the descriptions. Good luck!
ReplyDeletePhillip - thanks for your comment. I learned to put newpaper under the mulch from Frances Worthington former garden columnist for our regional newspaper here in Upstate SC The Greenville News.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful hydrangea you have pictured. I'm not wild about lace caps but its pretty in the garden. I am in search of the little dwarf sized bushes i see around town.
Oh, how absolutley lovely.
ReplyDeleteHydrangeas' are one of my most favorite plants, although I never have much luck with them in my own garden, I do admire them form afar.
Just a lovely specimen.
Thanks Phillip.
ReplyDeleteI'm blaming you when the partner starts screeching about what I'm spending on additional hydrangeas......
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! I love them coz they seem to bloom forever, only I couldn't get them in my city...
ReplyDeleteOkay that's it - I'm moving to Alabama where Hydrangea is a happy plant. Phillip you do so well with them! If I were a Hydrangea I'd want to live right there in your garden!
ReplyDeleteI'm really wishing for a shaded, fenced garden! Quite a lovely!
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