Chilean Fire Bush - a hidden jewel in our garden
It is heartbreaking that this beauty is hidden in our garden but at least the hummingbirds have found it. Hidden because it is planted behind a 7 feet tall rose. I planted it there because I was under the impression that it would become a tree. It can indeed become a tree and there is one growing about a mile from our house that is around 20 feet tall. In our garden, it is taking its sweet time and is only 4 feet tall after being planted seven years ago (2017). It did not begin to bloom until its fifth year and this is the first year flowering has been so profuse. Whenever I think about this plant, I always remember what the Gosslers said in their book "The Gossler Guide to the Best Hardy Shrubs". I quote it here: "Since this plant comes from southern Chile, we begin with a word of warning: it will not grow anywhere in the United States outside western Washington, Oregon and northern California. People wanting to grow E. coccineum in the eastern part of the country will
Your garden is looking very colorful on the first day of fall. Enjoy that rain! I'm envious.
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DeletePhillip, your gardens are always so beautiful. These pictures look like paintings.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara!
DeleteVery lovely. And here comes our much needed rain! Debbie
DeleteYes, isn't it great?
DeleteSo fabulous. Just love your garden and your posts. Always inspiring. Always gorgeous. Cheers, Phillip
ReplyDeleteThank you Patricia!
DeleteI'm envious of your variegated Dogwood wolf-eyes. I fell in love when I saw it in your Alabama garden. The pink and gray phormium in front complements it beautifully.
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It has really gotten much bigger here than it did in Alabama!
DeleteYour gardens are always so beautiful. Our Equinox came with my favorite kind of fall weather-- rainy and cool. Perfect for reading. And after the drought we had, it was a welcomed change.
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DeleteYour garden looks so lush even if it has been so dry. My garden is quite parched. Plants look wilted for the most part. I am looking forward to cool and rainy. I hope this fall brings the rain at least.
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