Planting Autumn Crocus (Colchicum)
I don't believe I have ever grown autumn crocus ( colchicum - I love to say that word) - although we did inherit one when we moved into this house. I moved it, and apparently it did not like that because I never saw it again. I have always wanted to grow it, but I always think about it at the wrong time of year. Plus, I never see it at nurseries (not even at Yard N' Garden Land). When a friend offered me some, I said YES. She gave me one special one called "Waterlily" and several that I guess we would call the "average one". 'Waterlily' The question then was where on earth would I would plant them. I read that they are nice in grassy areas so I then decided to plant them along the grassy pathway in front. (This pathway is about to become a gravel pathway as I am refusing to water it daily. Michael wins this battle and gets to do the "told you so" dance .) I decided to tuck the primo one at the corner of the path next to this pot. Diggin...
Buff Beauty is breathtaking
ReplyDeleteI swung by your place one day this week on the way home from work. Everything looking great. Hope you are mending after your accident. Stay off of walls. Mary
ReplyDeleteAwesome post1! Thanks for sharing this!!
ReplyDeleteI have a rose that's a bit similar to Buff Beauty called Westerland. It's more apricot but opens pale orange and then fades from apricot to yellow and then pink. Your roses look great!!
ReplyDeleteThat last picture is incredible, I get so jealous!
ReplyDeleteThese huge mature climbers are what dreams are made of. Just amazing.
ReplyDeleteBuff Beauty is still my fave rose you have. Why have I not mail ordered this for myself??
ReplyDeleteStunning! I am so envious of that Buff Beauty... A beautiful rose in a beautiful setting.
ReplyDeleteLove the rose/view of the gazebo and the one with the urn. Wonderful vignette designs.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I have serious Rose Envy!!
ReplyDeleteYikes, I have planted Rambling Rector AND Etain, two ramblers, to climb a large Oak (60'+) hope it was not a mistake. Please advise.
Sandra, I left a note on your blog.
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I don't grow Belinda but I agree hybrid musks are a very deserving group of roses! I love Buff Beauty too, one of my favorites, clean and fragrant, with lots of blooms.
ReplyDeletePhillip, I am going backwards in your alphabet of roses and this post has me in awe of your talent! Stunning images of your garden!!
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