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
I've never heard of the plume poppy. Seems like a nice addition to a garden. What are these backlink things? I've never heard of them before either. I googled it and it said they're something like an extended comment. I like the bright green!
ReplyDeleteMy boss gave me a plume poppy to plant near my pond and I absolutely love it. I didn't put it into a container like you did but I just pluck out the undesirable ones.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a hot, dry August here too , which is unusual as it's usually the rainest.
I saw the first bloom of Sweet Autumn clematis today so that show will be awesome.
The cooler days of Fall will soon be here!
Those wordless wednesday cats are adorable. It's on my blog post page under the comments box. There is a section that says "Links to this post"
ReplyDeletePhillip, it's a pretty thing which I don't have. Good advice about the plastic container. As for August, I just barely endure it. We finally got some cooler weather for which I nearly danced. Happy almost September to you.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteLove it! Believe it or not I have three planted, of course they run everywhere but I find it very easy to remove and that for me is the difference between a noxious weed and an exuberant plant!
ReplyDeleteI am one that has never heard of a plume poppy. It must be a Southern plant?? I too hate this time of year. I am looking forward to winter to wipe the slate clean so we can begin again next year. Remind me I said that in February.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of but never seen a Plume Poppy..I agree with you about the heat!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me feel better to know that a pro like you lets your garden get a bit raggy in the sweltering summer months! Mine is a disaster.
ReplyDeleteIt looks nice. Does it grow very tall? Seems like a good plant to brighten hot Augusts.
ReplyDeleteI'm really for some cooler weather and a change in seasons. I want some new plants and new colors in the gardens but I'll have to wait another month or so. I've never heard of that plant. It has interesting foliage.
ReplyDeleteI have this and it indeed spreads, but is easy enough to keep up with. I love the way water beads on the leaf after a rain. I usually pull it up or cut it back when it gets out of bounds. By cutting it I get to see the rich orange colors of the stem.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of, but not seen plume poppy. Good to have some big leaves in the garden.
ReplyDeleteWe had 6 inches of rain over the last week, so we're in good shape. I'm having the best August blooms ever, but I plant for drought. My white butterfly ginger is already in full bloom.
No chance of the Plume Poppy ever causing a problem here...too friggin' cold in the winter....thus wouldn't survive. However, there is always some other bizarre plant to take it's place...like morning glory or goatweed!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting a plume poppy for ages...but our garden is so small :-( Perhaps it'll work in the parking strip...and will be a nice summer screen! Those leaves are really outstanding...the ones I've seen around town are absolutely enormous...at least 12' tall...how do they stand up to wind?
ReplyDeletePhillip, This may be the different shape leaf to cure the small leaf problem in my garden~Good idea to sink the pot...gail
ReplyDeleteI am unfamiliar with plume poppy, but yours is gorgeous. Any plant that looks great in August gets my vote! I think our temps are finally beginning to cool just a bit. Hooray for september!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy my plume poppies as well... I keep them near the edge of the property amongst the windbreak and they are very manageable there... L
ReplyDeleteI have Macleaya in my garden and it spreads itself pretty quickly. But I give away young plants to my gardening friends and so keep it under control. I love the plant!
ReplyDeleteThe weather this past month has been horrendous. Over 90, but looking in the 70's by week's end. Can not wait and neither can the garden. Rain maybe? Plume Poppy, never had them, but anything that looks good at this time of year, gets my vote. Good advice on keeping it contained.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, My August garden was and is still this second day of September a mess too... though I doubt yours is in running with my chaos. Plume poppy is one of my favorite plants and here it has disappeared so what is with the rampant habit? I luckily had given some to a neighbor so was able to get it back but it is not so easy everywhere it seems. It is striking with your birdhouse! You have to love those soft plumes and the color and form of the leaves are lovely. I have to work hard to get it established again. Mind you I have a garden of unmannered thugs so perhaps the Plume Poppy is just not up to the battle. ;>)
ReplyDeleteI have a nice mass of these and they are really quite easy to keep controled.
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