July Hydrangeas
Despite several hot periods (and another one starting Thursday, lovely), it has been a good year for hydrangeas. We have them in various places throughout the garden but the largest concentration is on the terraced area underneath the dogwood tree.
Taking a closer look...
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| Four hydrangeas are visible in this photo - 'Pistachio' in front left and 'Twist-n-Shout' on the right. 'Bloomstruck' is on the back left and an unknown variety at the back right. |
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| A closer look at 'Pistachio'. Lime green and pink - an odd combination for sure but it seems to work. |
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| 'Pistachio' alongside Persicaria 'Golden Arrow' and 'Eldorado' grass in a pot behind them. |
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| 'Annabelle' is really nice this year with more blooms than ever and sturdy, upright stems (it still needs support). |
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| A new arborescens called 'Invincibelle Ruby'. I didn't expect to like this one but it has surprised me. |
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| 'Fire Island' is really, really pink. |
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| 'Tuff Stuff' is being shaded by a Sourwood tree in a pot. |
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| 'Fairytrail Bride' in a pot. The jury is still out on this one. I think it needs more sun... |
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| I hate it when I lose the name of a plant. This hydrangea is an unknown, probably purchased on the Home Depot sale rack. |
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| A view from the top with 'Nikko Blue' on the left and 'Annabelle' again on the right. |
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| 'Little Fresco', a panicle hydrangea advertised as very small. We shall see. From the looks of stalks that are shooting skyward, my guess is "no". |
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| 'Little Quickfire', a panicle hydrangea, in a large pot. |
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