A Visit to Cistus Nursery
I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...
Wow...I'm seriously envious...they are so beautiful! I'm especially taken by that blue/purple lacecap...serious plant lust!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThere is simply nothing to compare with hydrangeas and they come in so many versions!
ReplyDeleteLooks very refreshing and inviting.
ReplyDeleteYour hydrangeas look great. My Bluebird (you knew I would have it because of the name) never looks this good. You must have 'the soil' to make it bluuue.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking!
ReplyDeleteOh!!! Those are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see a posting entitled Hydrangeas I have to go check them out. LOL! Your garden is spectacular. The hydrangeas are beautiful. I adore the Bluebird lacecap.
ReplyDeleteJust stunning! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Your hydrangeas are doing really well! We have had some issues with mites on our hydrangeas down here
ReplyDeletePhilip, how lovely, lovely! Believe it or not, my Limelight and Pinkie Winkie are not blooming yet. My variegated lacecap has a few flowers. Just a couple of flowers on the mopheads. Wonder why that is. Yours are definitely older than mine. Maybe that's it.
ReplyDeletePhillip, this is one of the best Hydrangea years in a while. No late frosts! Mine are looking fabulous but if we dont get some rain soon....
ReplyDeleteYour hydrangeas are beautiful; I will always be a fan of Oak-leaved hydrangea but your white 'Madame' and the blue lacecape are wonderful are making me a convert.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so beautiful and I'm feeling a twinge of envy because I lost *both* of my hydrangea's this year. Lovely pics!
ReplyDeleteI should say they are putting on an excellent show!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!!!SO BEAUTIFUL.
ReplyDeleteDO YOU GROW PEONIES AND IF SO PLEASE SHARE HOW TO DO THAT IN THE SOUTH.
SUE
Hello. Your hydrangeas are wonderful !!! Romantic garden ...
ReplyDeleteKate from Poland
They filled out very nicely since my visit, just stunning. My oakleafs are starting to open. Had some damage from last night storm. Hope everyone will overlook it (and the weed filled beds) at my open garden Saturday. Mary
ReplyDeleteAs always, a perfect show. Beautiful photographs by the way.
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