Japanese Maples Fall Color
'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back. 'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the Dahlias! Another favorite is the white lily (last photo).
Have a wonderful day!
The lily was a surprise! Do they usually bloom this late in the season up your way? I adore Caryopteris and wish I could grow it here. (I've tried.) The combination of the coleus and hydrangea is unexpected and very attractive.
ReplyDeleteThat lily was a surprise. It is in a pot and I guess it was planted late.
DeleteI always enjoy my monthly visits to your garden. So much variety and color. Happy (belated) Bloom Day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dorothy!
DeleteYour 'Dynamite' is dynamite. It looks wonderful. Mine are extremely drought stressed.
ReplyDeleteThe Caryopteris and Abelia are so happy and healthy looking. Your whole garden must be magic.
Hoover, we do a ton of watering!
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