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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

Wednesday Vignette - Goldenrod & Beautyberry


Two transplants from last fall - Goldenrod (Solidago 'Fireworks') and Beautyberry (Callicarpa 'Profusion') appears to have made the move with ease.

Wednesday Vignettes are hosted by Anna at Flutter & Hum.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. I love Callicarpa. I've never seen it growing down this way, even though the Sunset Western Garden Book claims there's at least one species adapted to our climate.

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  2. Success!
    Any minute now, those florescent berries will be the only thing illuminating that corner of the garden. They are pretty amazing.

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  3. The mix of colors in that photo is lovely. The converging line of the slope and the fence make a great frame for the billowy foliage. :)

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