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...
What can one say, but "Wow!"
ReplyDeleteIs it fragrant?
WOW!!what a display!
ReplyDeleteLet it go. It likes you.
ReplyDeleteI know, I gave up on it. haha
ReplyDeleteAaron, actually no, it is not. The garden is very fragrant though with other roses and the privet scent is very strong. I love it.
ReplyDeleteOh but it is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe things we find out about our plants when it's too late to do something about it. It is beautiful, but how does one tame a rose?
ReplyDeleteWow! I have heard of the Rector, and his reputation for devouring all that lies before him, but never seen him in action,so to speak ! He lives up to his reputation ! Mind you, what a handsome chap he is !
ReplyDeleteI can hear it lurking around trying to devour you too! Quick, run to the west coast and don't tell it where you've gone. It's the only way to save yourself!
ReplyDeletePeter, you funny boy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a handsome brute.
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