Hydrangeas for a Western exposure
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Comments (14)@ Lynn - I've only had the 'Little Devil' for a few weeks, as you noted, so I can't say I have had a lot of experience with it, and it certainly hasn't grown much in size as yet! I am not sure what you mean by "bright red" foliage, either - the foliage on this ninebark, like that of Diablo, is a dark, mahogany/burgundy red color. Anyway, the colour of the foliage has not changed, and, to my knowledge, remains this colour until leaf drop. @ whaas - I haven't noticed ninebark foliage going limp in the summer; I have either a 'Diablo' or 'Summer Wine' ninebark in my back yard that has been there for several years and it seems to maintain its foliage just fine during the summer, at least here in Colorado. As you mentioned, 'Little Devil' is a cross between Diablo and Dwarf ninebark. I'll see how it does in the summer - it will get a lot more afternoon sunlight than does the ninebark in my back yard. One of the shrubs I would love to get, speaking of adding a punch of dark colours to the garden, is the Black Lace elderberry, Sambucus nigra. It gets up to 8' tall, however, so I haven't figured out where I can plant it so it can grow freely, but it is on my wish list. I couldn't find the hydrangea you spoke of, the 'Mystical Fire.' Are you talking about 'Mystical Flame?' That one sounds pretty cool - white flowers during the summer and burgundy red flowers in the fall. Holly Here is a link that might be useful: Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'...See MoreHelp! Paint color for Western exposure living room!
Comments (1)We finally decided on Monroe Bisque and then someone told me that this color did weird things in their Western exposure living room. Well, we have a Western exposure living room too! So what. :) The question is did you do a test sample in your space and did you see anything go weirdo with the color as the light shifted day to night -- in your space. Because while there are basic assumptions you can make about paint colors and how they will interact with certain geographical exposures of light, you can't make the same kind of assumptions about weird. In other words, what they perceive as weird in their w exposure might not be weird for you and your space....See MoreOrchids western exposure - screened balcony
Comments (6)Its hard to know how you are growing these plants. Can you describe the area they are in? Can they go outside for the summer? Dens like to dry out and should not be watered on a schedule. Water when the media feels dry. Phals should only be watered when almost dry. They like a bit more moisture. Dens like higher light and can probably take the west sun if introduced gradually. If you have photos, that would help. If you upload your photos to a photo site like Photobucket, you can click on 'direct' and paste it here after clicking on the photo icon. If the photos are on your computer, click the photo icon here and it will open your pictures and click on the photo you want. It will appear here. Practice, its easy once you try. Jane...See MoreWill Ballerina like a Western exposure...
Comments (18)Lisa, I'm afraid those pics wouldn't be too impressive as she's surrounded by black plastic, but I'll see what I can do.Now that I have the midge under control for the pot pets, I hope to get some blooms on the others. Bubble Bath has a few buds as well as Penelope finally! I missed a couple on Felicia and Sally Holmes as I was away again. Still waiting for Lavender Lassie and Belinda to do something. I'll post pics of some others that are blooming, such as Blossom Time, Parade and Aloha. I think my favourite this year is Cl. Clotilde Soupert. There is something about that rose....See More- 8 years ago
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