A Closer Look at Winter Damage
But first, take a look at this gorgeous rainbow that we had on Friday! The five-day stretch of warm temperatures last week really jump-started the garden. Now that plants are putting out new growth, it is easier to see what kind of damage the winter left. Back in mid-January, we experienced five straight days of below-freezing temperatures. This caused much damage in Portland and areas where frigid winds were a factor. Here, we were fortunate to not get the wind and the cold temperatures were dampened by a blanket of snow. That said, it was a tough time for the garden and there are noticeable casualties but no outright deaths that I have seen. The bottlebrush ( Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red') did not like the cold at all. It was planted six years ago, in the north-facing garden no less, and I've not experienced die-back on it until now. A local expert said to cut it all the way back so that is what I did. If it doesn't make it, I won't be too distraught. It is
Mmmmm I can almost smell them. Love those hot colors.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautify. Perfect colors for our hot summer weather!
ReplyDeletePhillip, that's your reward for having to shovel snow. Would I rather not shovel snow or have lilies? A little snow wouldn't be bad. They're so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTwo of my favorites and a week or two from bloom here... love the orienpets but many are chlorotic this season from all the rain and cool temps we've had... great pics! Larry
ReplyDeleteMusadet, a nice white with tiny red spots around the center is also a must have. It is the most fragrant one in the garden. My Golden Stardust
ReplyDeletewas just starting to open and the storm today broke it off. I staked it, so hopefully the remaining blooms will open. Mary
Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteMary, I had Muscadet in a container for many years but this year it did not reappear. It was always loaded with blooms so it is one that I want again.
ReplyDeleteI particularly like "Scheherazade", however I know people who'd have trouble pronouncing that after a Saturday night party, ha.
ReplyDeleteRob, I have to stop and think before I pronounce the name, drinking or not. :)
ReplyDeleteOh what Equisite lillies and photographs, Phillip!!
ReplyDeletegerri XXX
Superb photography! I miss asiatic lilies (is that what yours are?), I should try them again...
ReplyDeleteLove those vivid colors!!
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