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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

Adelman Peony Gardens (Salem, Oregon)

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We literally stumbled across Adelman Peony Gardens. We were leaving Schreiner's Iris when we saw the sign for Adelman. It was only one mile from the interstate so of course we had to go. We made a wish list for the fall! :)

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'Red Charm' and 'Bowl of Beauty'


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'Color Magnet'

 
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'Garden Treasure'

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'Bartzella'

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'Minnie Shaylor'

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Peonies as far as the eye can see.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

Comments

  1. My favorite place! I go here every year and buy a car load!

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  2. Without looking at your list I bet it is a mile long. What an inspirational place.

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  3. What a wonderful place to live where there are so many fabulous nurseries! Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  4. I would take any of them (all of them?) I struggle with peonies to have 3 blooms. I bet you will be stopping in there again?
    Ray

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  5. Wow, love those! Beautiful photos, too.

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  6. Peonies are blooming in my garden right now. What lovely blooms! Looking at your pictures makes me want to add more plants!

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  7. Hi Phillip. You sure picked a gorgeous day to visit these two places. I love all that color. I wanted to answer your question on Clematis 'Multi-Blue'. For me, it has not been very vigorous. Have you considered 'Polish Spirit'? For me, it has been by far the most vigorous of all my clematis. Good luck with your selection. Cheers.

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    1. I have read that "Polish Spirit" is a really good one for this area. Thank you Grace!

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  8. Gorgeous! I have one peony and it didn't bloom this year. I think our crazy weather may be the culprit.

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  9. Antique roses and now peonies! With all the tempting nurseries in your area, your garden is going to be a show-stopper! I planted a couple of Shirley Temple peonies this year, my first.

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