A Visit to Cistus Nursery
I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...
Phillip...they are out if this world beautiful! !!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking. I can only imagine how fragrant and delightful it is to walk along the paths in your garden.
ReplyDeleteI drool over your garden! It is the most gorgeous thing. When I read your blog, I pretend I'm sitting in
ReplyDeleteyour beautiful space. Thanks for creating such a work of art
jane in tx
Just added vielchenblau myself. I hope it has that kind of display someday
DeleteOh I did enjoy that tour ! Some lovely roses blooming there ! Love Veilchenblau - mine is nearly out, but not quite ... can't wait !!
ReplyDeleteWhat sort of care do you give them - organic/ non organic ?
Wow is about all I can say. Happy GBBD.
ReplyDeleteJane, I have experimented with various things over the years but I have not fed them with anything for the past 3 or 4 years. I find that the best thing is to keep the soil healthy and rich and I add leaves and compost in the fall and sometimes again in the spring.
ReplyDeletewow - your garden is a riot of roses!!
ReplyDeletehmmm...was thinking to add Veilchenblau on my fence, but maybe it needs more room. Yours is stunning! <3 Is that only one plant?
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