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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

Garden Blogger's Bloom Day - September 2022

Dahlia 



Dahlia 



Caryopteris 'Gold Crest'

Caryopteris 'Gold Crest'

Abelia 'Frances Mason'




Coleus and Hydrangea 'Little Quickfire'



Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel'

Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel'




Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster') and
 Crape Myrtle 'Dynamite' (Lagerstoemia)

Crape Myrtle 'Lunar Magic'




Peacock Orchid (Gladilous acidanthera)


Turtlehead (Chelone obliqua)

Turtlehead (Chelone obliqua)


Silene uniflora 'Druett's Variegated' (Sea Campion)


Lily 'Casablanca'


Check out more gardens and blooms at May Dreams Gardens!

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

Comments

  1. Beautiful!
    Love the Dahlias! Another favorite is the white lily (last photo).
    Have a wonderful day!

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  2. 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.

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    1. That lily was a surprise. It is in a pot and I guess it was planted late.

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  3. I always enjoy my monthly visits to your garden. So much variety and color. Happy (belated) Bloom Day.

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  4. Your 'Dynamite' is dynamite. It looks wonderful. Mine are extremely drought stressed.

    The Caryopteris and Abelia are so happy and healthy looking. Your whole garden must be magic.

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