Foxtail Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Foxtail', the Foxtail Rosemary makes a graceful statement as it cascades over the edge of a terraced bed. This is the only rosemary in the garden since the trailing variety that I had for years was damaged so badly last winter that I took it out. 'Irene' is the rosemary that is no longer with us and I miss seeing it trail down the retaining wall next to the driveway. I would replace it but another trailer, cotoneaster, is competing heavily for space there. Rosemary 'Irene' in happier times I have not planted any of the upright rosemary types. I've seen too many that became monstrosities and are impossible to curtail. I do love them though as brushing by that fragrance is such a pleasant sensation. Back to 'Foxtail' - it really has all the same qualities as the others but is much more mild-mannered. It too sulked after last January's freeze and I did have to trim some of it back. It resides in a somewhat protected area o...
Hi Phillip, great shots of foliage! I think I still pay too much attention to blooms and to little to foliage. You are inspiring me to have a closer look at the foliage of a plant and value it more. I love the photo of the ivy with the bells with the green patina!
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Beautiful shots Phillip!
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ReplyDeleteJust Beautiful! I love the purple colors.
Been so busy of late..so much going on. Hope all is well with you & dear Michael.
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Love those colorful leaves. My ornamental cabbage froze to death. It was pretty while it lasted. Can't wait to hear what you name your new blog/garden.
ReplyDeleteNow I know why Henry Mitchell so loved Italian Arum.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always Phillip!
ReplyDeleteJust stunning! Although I do love flowers, foliage is so much more important.
ReplyDeleteDare I tell you that the Ivy is "Gold Child" ? "Gold Heart" has a yellow center. Would you like some?
I love the name 'Shady Pines' Keep us posted.
Love the Shady Pines idea... :)
ReplyDeleteI love your blog name!! I also love these foliage close ups. :o)
ReplyDeleteThat ornamental kale is amazing! What a beautiful color! And thank you so much! Thanks to you I now know that the tree the birds planted for me that I love so much is a possomhaw holly!
ReplyDeleteImpressed by the holly. Haven't come across that kind before.
ReplyDeletePhillip putting Shady in the name will get you traffic from some of the porn sites. I have a post on my blog called the Hooligans Big Snow about my dogs experiences with the snow of 2011. You won't believe the traffic from these sites along with spammers trying to hack my site I have for that one story. My daffs are starting to bloom.
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