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
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ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! You've accomplished so much in so little time. I like the mixture of colorful and diverse flowers and especially those raised beds with flagstone.
ReplyDeleteThose stacked stone walls are fabulous. No wonder your back hurts. Worth the look though. You are getting to grow all sorts of new plants. It is fun to see them. I have never seen an Echnops with variegation. A neat plant. Your garden is coming right along.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've done lots ! It looks great , I'm looking forward to seeing it !
ReplyDeleteThe plant you called Echinops is (I'm pretty sure) Eryngium 'Jade Frost.' Eryngiums are all great drought tolerant plants, I love mine. 'Kent Beauty' ornamental oregano is another favorite of mine. Those terraces and steps are looking great! You've accomplished so much, you deserve a break. I despise the heat and the smoke, I've been taking a break too.
ReplyDeleteAlison, you are absolutely right! Thank you!
DeleteSimply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBack problems are the worst! Love the Eryngium. It all looks just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow, Phillip, this area is stunning. I'm so impressed. I hope your heat breaks soon. Aren't you glad you have air conditioning?
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe of your progress in the garden. The terraced bed beside the steps is wonderful and filled with plants I enjoy. I love Eryngium 'Jade Frost' and used to grow it, but mine reverted to plain green after a few years. Yours looks so trim and fresh, and makes me want to plant it again. I hope your back muscle heals quickly, but it is a good time to take a break!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks gorgeous! It's very exciting to watch you transform this space into a glorious garden!
ReplyDeleteThe terrace project is looking fabulous! Love, love the ornamental oregano.It is hard to believe you are experiencing such dreadful heat, while this week in Alabama I have 70s-low 80s, due to rain and heavy cloud cover. This has been one of the wettest summers I remember, much needed after last year's drought. By the way, I will be headed to your part of the world next month, visiting my sons. Hopefully, normal temps will back in the Portland/Seattle area by then!
ReplyDeleteHope you heal soon, Phillip.
ReplyDeleteAnd that your heat wave breaks and temps get back to normal there.
Meanwhile, as you say, it's a learning experience to see which plants are toughest. I like the way you're trying to make lemonade out of the lemons life has handed you.
I have that exact Rudbeckia. I had it at my old house & brought a clump here 9 years ago. You can't go wrong with this one.
ReplyDeletePrettiest laboratory I ever did see.
ReplyDeleteYou've really transformed your new(ish) space over time. And all the plants look wonderfully healthy, despite the drought.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Philip, your plant choices are always so unique and interesting. Lots of wows in this post!
ReplyDeleteI love what I'm seeing Phillip! Take a break! You deserve it!
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