Swapping Huckleberries
Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) has been an attractive feature along our north-facing foundation since I planted it in 2016. You will have to take my word for it since I cannot locate a photo although I know one exists somewhere in the realm of the Internet or floating on a cloud somewhere. I did locate a photo of how it looked when it was first planted - It took a few years to fill out but it did so nicely to an attractive mound about 2 feet high by 3 feet wide. Last year, it started to look bad. I cut it back but it had not improved and this is how it looked a few weeks ago - I decided to rip it out and plant another huckleberry - this time Vaccinium ovatum , more commonly known as the "Evergreen Huckleberry". This is a plant that I've wanted for ages and kept putting off getting one because I could not find a good place for it. By most accounts, this is an amazing plant, a native one and excellent for
Oh, I'm jealous! I'm going to have to copy your wish list!
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, love the photo of you two. I can vouch for Hydrangea 'Little Honey', it is worthy. :-)
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How nice that you got to see her in person and see her pictures! I'll have to get those books you mentioned. I have her Perennials book and it's one of those I always go back to. I have Toothwort and Phlox 'Minnie Pearl' from her list and they are both beautiful performers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great evening. Nothing like a jolt of inspiration after a long hot summer.
ReplyDeletePhillip, How wonderful to meet her~I love the little evergreen azalea and would love to have it in my garden! gail
ReplyDeleteThis must have been a great experience for you. If you are interested in growing your own loofah sponges, drop by.
ReplyDeleteVery nice that you got to meet her!
ReplyDeleteLucky you! I loved her book "Color Echoes," which has been very influential in the development of my garden. If I lived in Zone 7, I'd buy all her books.
ReplyDeletePamela certainly knows her plants. Did you see her on a Gardener's Diary?
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!
I have Pamela's book! I remember seeing her on a garden show and went right to Amazon and got the book! I bought it when I was up in the NY tundra, I'll be heading right up to get it out and start planning my wish list!!
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