The Newt (Somerset, England)
After Stourhead , the second garden on the tour that day was "The Newt". Talk about a change in garden styles! As I review my photos, I can appreciate the beauty and style of this garden, but I must confess, it was one of my least favorites. I remember mostly the heat (it was one of our warmer days), the glaring sun with few trees in sight, and the commercial feel of the whole enterprise. But then again, this was mainly a vegetable garden and I was having an "off" day (I had just toured Stourhead, where I missed some of the main landmarks). The entrance took us through an area with gift shops and display areas (nice thing about photos is you see things you missed - I had not noticed the intricate ceiling design) - We did have an actual tour guide at this one, and he led us through the entire garden - Down a winding, blinding white walkway, towards the large vegetable garden - Leaving one vegetable garden, we headed up a grassy avenue with water features. Along th...
Wow a 7' celosia. Not only is it pretty it is dramatic with that height. I will have to remember this one for next summer. That Fleece flower shrub is an invasive plant here. It will grow anyplace under any conditions and go wild. Love that last shrub. It is good looking.
ReplyDeleteWOW, and just when I thought I didn't need any more plants! Well I guess "want" would be a better choice of words. That celosia is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice gardens. I have tall celosia too started from a pack of seeds from the dollar store some years ago. It pops up everwhere, I'll share seeds if you like.
ReplyDeleteNever seen such a dramatic celosia. You must be doing something great. I also love the dragon's wings begonia. Your garden looks so lush. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteHow Exquisite!!!
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The celosia reminds me of a variety called 'Flamingo Feathers', except for the 7' tall part. Do you know if 'Carter's Amazon' seeds around the garden prolifically?
ReplyDeleteI’m looking forward to reading more about that celosia in the magazine. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so beautiful. That Hyacinth Bean is stunning! I need to make a list of those good end of summer plants to try to look out for Phillip. My yard is suffering from lack of rain and color!
ReplyDeleteThe tall Celosia looks like the perfect solution for a long back fence I have. I tried to google Carter's Amazon for information and seed but no luck. I wonder if you meant Cramer's Amazon which looks to be the same? Can you tell me over what period they will bloom? They are obviously still spectacular in late summer and early fall but I wonder when they begin to bloom. If these are colorful over a long season they would be a great solution for my back fence.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill, I goofed. It IS "Cramer's Amazon" not Carter.
ReplyDeleteI've never had the pleasure of visiting Margie's garden. Hope to at some point. I have 3 angel trumpets that haven't bloomed yet. Do they need to be a certain age? All were small when I planted them and keep growing taller each year, but no blooms yet. Mary
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip! You showed me several plants that are unknown to me. What beauties!
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