10 June Favorites
Magnolia 'Kay Parris' With so much going on in the garden in June, it is hard to choose only ten favorites. I challenged myself and have done just that. These are plants that look good around the midway point in June, specifically from June 15-20. I begin with Magnolia 'Kay Parris'. Believe it or not, having spent the majority of my life in the South, I never grew a magnolia. They are emblematic of the South, where magnificent specimens grace old plantation homes and stately homes in older neighborhoods. I always thought of magnolias as huge trees, not suited to a small garden, but things have changed, and more varieties are now available that are not supposed to grow as large. We now have two magnolias in our garden, both of which were added recently. When one of the old photinias that line our back property line died, it left a gaping hole. I had been looking at magnolias at the nursery and decided a smaller one might make a good backdrop and create a good privacy s...
It looks like it is going to make it. I am surprised that you cut it back so severely right before transplanting it. It is giving an indication that it forgives you for the lopping and will live. Best of luck. I have one that is 20+ years old. I would love to move a piece of it to another area. After seeing this maybe I will try it.
ReplyDeleteYou did it! Move a plant in summer! Great! May it bloom like crazy in its new spot and be gorgeous for you for many years to come. It looks good.
ReplyDeleteI did the same sort of thing--the baby oak tree added 15' in I swear only two years, shading out a South African Erica. I moved the Erica a few weeks ago and it is now flowering. Whew!
Sometimes you have to just go for it.