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Hidcote - pt. 1

I'm just now getting around to organizing the photos from my trip to England back in May. As I've said a million times, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I had an incredible time. This was a 3-week trip organized by the HPSO (Hardy Plant Society of Oregon) during which we visited 35 different locations. Most all of these were gardens but there were also a few castles and villages thrown in, as well as the icing on the trip - the Chelsea Flower Show. This tour focused on the southeast region of England, notably the Cotswolds and Cornwall. I've watched so many programs and read so many books about England and the gardens there that I was afraid it would tarnish the image I had built up in my head. I'm pleased to say that it not disappoint. The trek from London to Bath by train was not the best first impression. However, as we gained distance from the city, the rolling green countryside gave me glimpses of things to come. After arriving in Bath and finding my hotel, I m...
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Fall Pretties

 

Cistus 'Mickey' and Goldenrod (Solidago 'Fireworks')

 The trees haven't really started changing colors yet but there is much beauty to behold in this first week of autumn -

Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum rubrum)


 

Aster 'Prince Calico' (Aster lateriflorus)

 

Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie'

 

Coleus 'Main Street Sunset Boulevard'

 

Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

 

Coast Redwood 'Kelly's Prostrate' (Sequoia sempervirens)

 

Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata)

 

Rose 'Marjorie Fair'

 

Rosemary 'Irene'

 

Rosemary 'Foxtail' (Rosmarinus officinalis)

 

Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium)

 

Rose 'Lady of Shalott'

Hydrangea 'Rave'

 

Pennisetum '24 Karat'

 

Salvia 'Amistad'

 

Climbing Monkshood (Aconitum hemslevanum)

Echeveria 'Sunbrigida', Lantana 'Miss Huff', Portulaca



New Zealand Flax (Phormium 'Rainbow Queen')


Goldenrod (Solidago 'Fireworks') and 'Skyrocket' juniper (Juniperus scopulorum)


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 30, 2020 at 10:58 AM

    So much beauty.

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  2. Kris PetersonSeptember 30, 2020 at 11:02 AM

    Your fall garden is glorious, Phillip. As always, I'm especially impressed by your combinations. The variegated cistus is fabulous with that goldenrod.

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  3. Arun GoyalOctober 1, 2020 at 12:01 AM

    Beautiful garden .Echeviera variety is stunning.It would be my pleasure if you join my link up party related to Gardening here at http://jaipurgardening.blogspot.com/2020/09/garden-affair-flowering-aquatic-plants.html

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  4. chavlinessOctober 2, 2020 at 8:32 AM

    Fantastic fall garden, it's been my favorite season and your garden is a good example of why that is. I'm assuming the Echeveria will go inside for winter?

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