A Closer Look at Winter Damage
But first, take a look at this gorgeous rainbow that we had on Friday! The five-day stretch of warm temperatures last week really jump-started the garden. Now that plants are putting out new growth, it is easier to see what kind of damage the winter left. Back in mid-January, we experienced five straight days of below-freezing temperatures. This caused much damage in Portland and areas where frigid winds were a factor. Here, we were fortunate to not get the wind and the cold temperatures were dampened by a blanket of snow. That said, it was a tough time for the garden and there are noticeable casualties but no outright deaths that I have seen. The bottlebrush ( Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red') did not like the cold at all. It was planted six years ago, in the north-facing garden no less, and I've not experienced die-back on it until now. A local expert said to cut it all the way back so that is what I did. If it doesn't make it, I won't be too distraught. It is
When I see a spectacle like this I feel a deep seated case of Rose envy. Heavenly.
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ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! These photos make me want to have arbors filled with wonderful roses.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! There is nothing like a swath of roses to create a mood of romanticism. I once planted Rambling Rector, hoping it would climb a nearby tree and create such a spell. Didn't happen; it neither bloomed or climbed, and eventually I removed it. Sigh. Yours is perfect!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! And the rest of the garden looks just picture-perfect as well!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Love your Veilchenblau; mine is still in its infancy stage :).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your Veilchenblau! Mine is still in its infancy stage. :)
I know I've said it many times, but here it is again - your garden is gorgeous! And, the roses are charming!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the violet lavender colors, if that is their real color. They look that way on my computer screen. I want even though I don't grow roses.
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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