Ten August Favorites
Ginger Lily ( Hedychium coccineum 'Tara') With the exception of a few hot spells, August has been tolerable. However, beginning tomorrow, we are in for a 5-day heat wave. Disgusting! August is the month for plants that really love the heat. I have to begin with the Ginger Lily 'Tara' which is blooming for the first time. I posted a few weeks ago about how excited I was to see the bloom stalk. They have slowly opened with a few flowers every day. It has been well worth the wait. Other favorites - Continuing the orange theme is Lantana 'Miss Huff' which is growing in a pot (that is the heather 'Firefly' in the foreground). This lantana can survive in the ground if situated in a protected area and it isn't too wet. Previously, one grew in the back garden along the south foundation and got huge (about 3' x 5'). I finally took it out after a particularly tough winter and it was slow to bounce back. Allium ' Millenium' is a small charme...
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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