Busy week and waiting for the rain

5 years ago

My son had been here for a few days helping with my "must do" chores and headed back home yesterday. Always great to have extra help.

Here are a few which I haven't posted previously.

ISLE OF PATMOS - looks to have a bit smaller blooms than previous seasons. Opened this morning.

LOST IN THE TOY STORE - I think it is definitely much shorter this season and perhaps has been blooming but I've missed it previously. Seems a bit washed out this morning.

FLAMING WILDFIRE - Has been blooming over the past week. Very intense color.

BACKSEAT ROMANCE - much more washed out in color. This is the second openings.

RAMBUNCTIOUS ROSIE - one of 3 plantings that I have, has been blooming on shorter scapes. Moved to new planting area last fall.

That is all for today. Have a great weekend and hopefully we get the rain they are predicting this weekend.

Julia

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mantis__oh
5 years ago
As you know, I always had problems with Rambunctious Rosie on shorter scapes. A lot of cultivars are just a few inches shorter, so one doesn't always immediately recognize the shortness; others are notoriously shorter. May you be a lucky one that gets some rain. We nearly all need it.
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Nancy 6b
5 years ago
Hope you get some rain soon. Rain has been bypassing us lately, starting to need it, and possibly will get a bit in a day or so. Isle of Patmos is my favorite, but I really like Rambuctious Rosie too.
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lilykate7a
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Isle of Patmos is indeed a lovely shade. Flaming Wildfire stands out with that color. And how great to have had help! My son has been helping me with garden projects. When he can. He keeps telling me bits and pieces make a whole! I am more impatient!!

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shive
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Flaming Wildfire is my favorite, with Isle of Patmos a close second. How nice your son helped with your garden chores!

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signet_gw(6b)
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Wish my sons would help me with some chores in the gardens....ha! that'll never happen . You are very lucky to have such a wonderful helper. Lost in the Toy Store and Backseat Romance are ones I like .
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organic_kitten
5 years ago
Of course I like reds, so I like the flaming wildfire, and Rosy is an absolute favorite. Isle of Patmos is a good one, and I always like to see it too. I am sure you enjoyed your sons visit and a bit of help. the blooms and photos are lovely.

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Julia WV (6b)
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5 years ago
Thank you all for comments.

mantis: I am thinking because we are zone 6 gardens perhaps Rambunctious Rosie would provide taller scapes in a climate/zone like Judy D. has.I love the bloom. I couldn't imagine getting 40 inch scapes here and mine appear about 24. Not a bad comment, just stating the possibility that zones 7/8 with more rain/watering might produce better results for this particular cultivar. However, I will note that Mean Green, What's Up Down South, Ribbit Ribbit, Make It Snappy, Boss Lady, and more that I have here get closer to the registered height and all purchased from Judy D.. Very odd that RR is the odd one out. Just my thoughts.

Another hot day for us here with little rain yesterday evening but it did help cool us down a bit. Seems most of the storms was more south of us. More storms predicted for this afternoon but we shall see if we get more rain out of the next one.

My son came so he could help with projects that I nor my husband could do by ourselves. Outdoor steps needing repair, maple tree we have grown for 20 years had to be taken down due to disease, my 10 year old butterfly bush died so he got that dug out and believe me the root system on it was huge and the list goes on. He does come every couple of months to help us as well as my daughter but also just to visit since they both live out of state. Honestly, my son is not allowed to help in the garden. Definitely does not know the difference between a weed and perennial or annual.
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Brad KY 6b
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Lots of nice ones.

I'm glad your son and daughter come to help. That is really nice.

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Lovely group. Flaming Wildfire grabs my attention with its color. Isle of Patmos and Rambunctious Rosie are pretty as well. Glad your son and daughter come by to help and visit.

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