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Ginger Lily ( Hedychium coccineum 'Tara') With the exception of a few hot spells, August has been tolerable. However, beginning tomorrow, we are in for a 5-day heat wave. Disgusting! August is the month for plants that really love the heat. I have to begin with the Ginger Lily 'Tara' which is blooming for the first time. I posted a few weeks ago about how excited I was to see the bloom stalk. They have slowly opened with a few flowers every day. It has been well worth the wait.  Other favorites - Continuing the orange theme is Lantana 'Miss Huff' which is growing in a pot (that is the heather 'Firefly' in the foreground). This lantana can survive in the ground if situated in a protected area and it isn't too wet. Previously, one grew in the back garden along the south foundation and got huge (about 3' x 5'). I finally took it out after a particularly tough winter and it was slow to bounce back.  Allium ' Millenium' is a small charme...
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New Ginkgo Tree


This is the view outside our front window right now. I finally decided on the Ginkgo variety 'Princeton Sentry', which grows in an upright, conical habit. I think it provides some height and adds more definition to the area.

 It just started changing color a few days ago and did it all at once, overnight it seems.

 Notice the huge maple on the right across the street - it is absolutely stunning right now especially when the late evening sun hits it. It absolutely glows.

 Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowOctober 23, 2018 at 1:26 PM

    Yes, your new Ginko fits in perfectly.

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  2. outlawgardenerOctober 24, 2018 at 7:26 AM

    A fabulous new addition! Happy new tree to you!

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  3. chavlinessOctober 24, 2018 at 10:45 AM

    What a fantastic view and congrats on your new addition. I love the shape of Ginkgo leaves, and "upright, conical habit" is so perfect for a smaller gardens. Wonderful choice.

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  4. dutchgardenstories@gmail.comOctober 26, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    I love the colour changes in the trees. You are lucky to have a neighbor with a maple. Wish I had one! Groetjes,
    Hetty

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  5. Hoover BooOctober 31, 2018 at 5:06 PM

    Excellent choice. They really light up on a sunny autumn day. That maple across the street will have some serious competition.

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