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A Closer Look at Winter Damage

But first, take a look at this gorgeous rainbow that we had on Friday! The five-day stretch of warm temperatures last week really jump-started the garden. Now that plants are putting out new growth, it is easier to see what kind of damage the winter left. Back in mid-January, we experienced five straight days of below-freezing temperatures. This caused much damage in Portland and areas where frigid winds were a factor. Here, we were fortunate to not get the wind and the cold temperatures were dampened by a blanket of snow. That said, it was a tough time for the garden and there are noticeable casualties but no outright deaths that I have seen. The bottlebrush ( Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red') did not like the cold at all. It was planted six years ago, in the north-facing garden no less, and I've not experienced die-back on it until now. A local expert said to cut it all the way back so that is what I did. If it doesn't make it, I won't be too distraught. It is

Orange and Blue

 

I like this combination of orange flowering quince (Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange Storm') and Veronica (Speedwell) 'Georgia Blue'.  Spring has arrived!

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  1. Stunning! Quince is fantastic and that color is striking!

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  2. Awesome color combo.
    I've recently discovered the charms of Veronica. So far, I planted three with spears growing to various heights (later in the season), but I didn't know of the creeping kind. That blue is fantastic and I'll be looking for it on my next nursery visit.

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  3. Oh, that gorgeous blue!!!!!!!!!

    Stunner of a combo--well done.

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  4. Beautiful! But I bet a man named that Orange Storm. I would call it coral.

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