Ten July Favorites
Chaste Tree ( Vitex ) One of the highlights of the year is when the Chaste Tree blooms. It pains me that I don't know the name of it, but I suspect it is 'Shoal Creek' . I failed to record it, and I also do not remember where it came from. We sell a newer variety at Yard N' Garden called 'Flip Side ', which has stunning leaves of olive-green with a purple reverse. A friend has the pale pink variety, but I don't think it is as pretty as the blue-colored flowers. This little tree is constantly covered with bees. Catalpa bignoinoides 'Aurea' A large limb died over the winter, leaving a gaping hole. However, it is looking better after Michael raised some of the remaining limbs. It has bloomed profusely this year. Like the vitex, our best view of it is from the windows, where you get an elevated view. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' This perennial is doing much better after I moved it to a better location. I saw it last week in an ope...
April was particularly dry in Georgia as well. Most of the plants are doing well in the garden but we have had to supplement water the orchard (very thankful for our newly drilled well). We also had a late frost, after our typical April 15th last frost date so it has done a number on some of the plants. We just roll with it. Your garden is looking really lovely!
ReplyDeleteI understand your concern about the dry weather. It is scary. Your watering regime looks to be taking care of every plant.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is magnificent, Phillip. I share your concern with the dry conditions. It's even worse here but that's cold comfort I know.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to "April showers bring May flowers"... It was a rather dry in Seattle the better part of April, although it rained toward the end of the month. The potted plants got help from the hose, but not much else. I love the new growth and cones on the Norway Spruce!
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