Ten July Favorites
Chaste Tree ( Vitex ) One of the highlights of the year is when the Chaste Tree blooms. It pains me that I don't know the name of it, but I suspect it is 'Shoal Creek' . I failed to record it, and I also do not remember where it came from. We sell a newer variety at Yard N' Garden called 'Flip Side ', which has stunning leaves of olive-green with a purple reverse. A friend has the pale pink variety, but I don't think it is as pretty as the blue-colored flowers. This little tree is constantly covered with bees. Catalpa bignoinoides 'Aurea' A large limb died over the winter, leaving a gaping hole. However, it is looking better after Michael raised some of the remaining limbs. It has bloomed profusely this year. Like the vitex, our best view of it is from the windows, where you get an elevated view. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' This perennial is doing much better after I moved it to a better location. I saw it last week in an ope...
This winter hasn't been particularly hard on the garden...yet. That holly is gorgeous. I have an Italian Arum but it doesn't have the varigated leaves. It isn't invasive here.
ReplyDeletei love the Arum
ReplyDeleteGreat winter foliage, Phillip. Happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteThe holly is quite spectacular! Larry
ReplyDeletePhillip, how's your Winter Daphne doing? I lost one of mine. I need to call Petals and see if they have any.
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not the only gardener to appreciate O'spring.
ReplyDeleteMerry Late Christmas Phillip! We too are having a nearly summer like end of year and since my year 'begins' early February... yet everything is still alive now, I'm starting to wonder what to do. I mean...the hydrangeas still have all their leaves on them!
ReplyDeleteYour winter photos demonstrate how much attention you put into the design of your garden. How wonderful to have that beauty all year!
ReplyDeleteLove the color of those viburnum leaves!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays, Phillip. I love arum. I've killed it once but maybe I should try again.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your O'Spring? I have not seen a variegated holly locally but would love one!
ReplyDeleteI like the rosemary!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I can't remember where I found the holly but I know that it was local. I'll see if I can find it in my gardening journal.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of that viburnum.
ReplyDeleteI just love all your winter foliage! That Viburnum is stunning...love that rich, sultry coloring!
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