Swapping Huckleberries
Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) Himalayan Honeysuckle ( Vaccinium glauco album) has been an attractive feature along our north-facing foundation since I planted it in 2016. You will have to take my word for it since I cannot locate a photo although I know one exists somewhere in the realm of the Internet or floating on a cloud somewhere. I did locate a photo of how it looked when it was first planted - It took a few years to fill out but it did so nicely to an attractive mound about 2 feet high by 3 feet wide. Last year, it started to look bad. I cut it back but it had not improved and this is how it looked a few weeks ago - I decided to rip it out and plant another huckleberry - this time Vaccinium ovatum , more commonly known as the "Evergreen Huckleberry". This is a plant that I've wanted for ages and kept putting off getting one because I could not find a good place for it. By most accounts, this is an amazing plant, a native one and excellent for
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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