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After a hot weekend, more pleasant weather has settled in and the long-term forecast shows consistent temperatures in the 70s. That is music to my ears, I just hope it lasts. We have been busy with the usual garden chores. Michael has been more adventurous than I and he created a small set of steps leading up to our shady path. He said he had been wanting to do that for a long time but didn't because of it making it difficult to move the lawnmower up to the top level. Well, we now have a battery-powered mower, a very lightweight, tiny thing which makes both of us happy. The steps are almost finished, just some more gravel needed to top them - Our new battery-powered lawnmower looks like a toy - In the garden - Autumn Fern ( Dryopteris erythrosora) is just spectacular right now. My favorite fern. Aruncus 'Horatio' has doubled in size this year and threatens to overshadow the shade garden.  Baptisia 'Solar Flare' blooms after 'Purple Smoke'  Jasmine 'Fiona...
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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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