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...
So pretty and cozy looking.
ReplyDeleteMalcolm
Your house is so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking shot! Your house always looks beautiful regardless of the weather.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I hope you got a snow day out of this weather.
ReplyDeleteYour house looks so lovely, warm and inviting! You just want to come in for a cup of tea!
ReplyDeleteChristina
So pretty. Like a picture postcard!
ReplyDeleteLovely - looks like an upmarket xmas card ! Very appealing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased to see that you can appreciate the beauty of the snow!
ReplyDeleteThat should be your Christmas Card next year, if you are still there.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The lovely home, the snow and lights make for a postcard setting.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty, Phillip!
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