Autumn Vibes
Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' (Snakeroot) with Hydrangea 'Snow Queen' I love autumn - the crisp, cooler temperatures, the rain, and most of all, the fall colors. The year looks to be a nice one. I got back from a trip to Alabama last week and found that the colors were in full swing (unlike Alabama, where the temperatures were lovely with the exception of some mugginess but alas, no color at all). Japanese Maples are the first thing I think of when autumn comes to mind. This one is 'Bihou' and one of the first to change color. Acer palmatum 'Bihou' Other trees are beginning to change as well, including the Redbud 'Flame Thrower'. 'Flame Thrower' Redbud ( Cercis canadensis ) The star of the show now, however, is the Stewartia. It is just amazing and I remember it was beautiful last year as well. It's chief rivals, the Ginkgo and Black Tupelo, are only showing hints at the moment. Stewartia pseudocamellia The shady path - The most d...
Very tough for many business these days. Having a curve-side offerings is a cool idea, and I hope it helps. Nurseries were stocking up like crazy in early March only to have the virus hit everyone like a ton of bricks. 'Princess Irene' tulips are absolutely stunning! Do you use them as annual, or do they bloom reliably multiple years?
ReplyDeleteI just planted some last fall so I will see. In my former garden, the only tulip that came back reliably was the white one called 'Maureen'.
DeleteThat is an unusual canna. I can see why you treasure it. I bet it would live in your climate outside all year. I have even had cannas survive our winters in the ground. I have always thought cannas can survive in the edges of ponds. Maybe that is just certain varieties.
ReplyDeleteHow do you get Gardeners World? I can't seem to find it on the stations we get. I love watching. I watch old shows that I find on youtube. We live an exciting life too. This staying home business hasn't cramped our style as yet. I will miss family on Easter.
Our early tulips, in ground, are blooming. So uplifting to see. The wind blew them to the ground the other night. I hope we get some sun and they will right themselves.
Tulips here just started coming out, or should I say the leaves are coming out. In our zone 7 most tulips do not come back. I may try some species tulips next year after hearing they are Good at that.
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