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Rhododendron 'Klondyke' and Geranium maculatum May is already here and the garden suddenly explodes with growth. We spent the weekend watering (already?) because there hasn't been significant rainfall in a while. We don't have a sprinkler system so it is all manpower, dragging hoses and sprinklers. It takes two days - one for the back and one for the front - to water everything. It is possible to get it all in one day if we start really early. The rhododendrons are beginning now - 'Mandarin Lights' 'Jean Marie De Montague' 'Percy Wiseman' - beautiful but suffers from lacebug. I'm considering replacing it or maybe I will try and treat it. A favorite right now is the Chilean Potato Vine ( Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'). This plant is hardier than you might imagine. Some sources list it as a "9", others an "8".  It is going on its third year in our garden, having been moved once. It is sheltered somewhat by a fence but ...
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Canna "Panache"


This is Canna "Panache" that we purchased at Plant Delights. This was a plant that I first read about in Pam Harper's book "Time Tested Plants" and it has been on my wish list for a long time. It is rather unique looking for a canna, don't you think? The blooms look a little tired from the heat but it is performing nicely and growing fast.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowJune 28, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    This is a most unusual Canna bloom. I have never seen nor heard of such a plant. It is beautiful.

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  2. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)June 28, 2012 at 8:39 AM

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  3. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)June 28, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    That's a beautiful canna bloom. Not as 'loud' as some can be.

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  4. scottweberpdxJune 28, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    So lovely...much better than the typical, somewhat floopy-looking Canna flowers! I actually was browsing their website the other day and came upon Canna 'Intrigue'...which actually tempted me with those powdery pewter leaves...yum!

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  5. xiomara @ ParkesdaleJune 28, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    From the picture I thought it was an orchid! Very interesting Canna bloom.

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  6. RandyJune 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Well, you know me and cannas. I finally had to get rid of all of them but one or two. The leaf rollers were unstoppable. They're finally leaving the few I have left alone.

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  7. ShirleyJune 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Beautiful and unique canna. Cannas do well here so this is one for the list.

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  8. greggoJune 28, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Very unusual canna. By the way your header photo is spectacular.

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