Catching up on Saturday
hoosier_nan (IN z5b/6a)
4 years ago
I was out of town yesterday so I didn't get to post pictures for the last couple of days. I didn't get many pictures today so here was what was blooming on Wednesday.
Bass Gibson never fails to delight us.
Here's a clump shot (which I rarely take) of Boxcar Lifestyle. This one was a freebie from one the Region 2 conferences we attended. I absolutely love freebies because I end up growing something I would have never picked. This called to me from across the garden. It makes a nice display. The double in the background is Topguns Golden Dazzler, another freebie.
Forever the Optimist is another freebie, sent with an order from Canada. It is more lavender than the picture shows. We think it might be a replacement for English Lavender, which we love but can't grow. It seems to be somewhat similar in color and edge.
It Plays in Peoria was another freebie from the Peoria Region 2 conference.
Lavender Oasis is not really lavender is you ask me. It is a huge flower and a wonderful grower.
Little Donnie Darko is a miniature uf. I think the color is rather dull, but I like the shape.
TrueNorth Eye in the Sky is another one from Canada.
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sherrygirl zone5 N il
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Comments (10)Thanks all! Yes SISTER LUCIENNE is a Shooter intro, and I really like it. We have had record temps (tripple digits in the Seattle area is almost unheard of, and we have had them for two weeks!) and this DL has held it's beautiful color dawn to dusk. Granted, it is in part shade, but I have learned for the first time this year to appreciated something that is still vibrant when I get home from work! Debra, if your's is redder, I would be thinking that it may not be the right plant, as mine has been one of the more consistant in color of any in my garden. As for PAW PRINT, I only added it last fall, but from what I have seen so far, if you are thinking about it, GET IT! It's first blooms started before our outrageous temps, but it has still been lovely at the end of the day when it has been very hot, and it is totally packed with blooms. I was terribly afraid that I would not get the watermark in my "cool...ha ha ha" world, but every bloom has been wonderful. I am doing a budcount analysis this year for all of my dl's (Thanks Rita, for the inspiration to really SEE what my plants are doing), and I would bet that even as a first year plant it is in my top 20%. The pic of WOW was taken early in the am, so the color by evening was much more washed out...it is not a real good "color holder" when the heat is on I am thinking.......See Morecatch up 15 Up and onward we go!!
Comments (10)Thanks Linda. MS is another of the ones I love...I think the colors are just beautiful.. Chris, MM does not increase very well for me . It just sits. It didn't bloom last year at all and was sparce this year. I thought I would give it another year or two before removing it.. MH blooms were really small this year. Also, it never got to it's correct form. The color is ok but that's about all. It looked better the first year I had it after taking a month to settle in.. Got your number for sure Rita. But you are right! Matt is a very pretty daylily and that helps even a clump.. Thanks for all your responses...Ellie...See Moreyou run and you run to catch up with the sun but
Comments (9)You know that fall is coming when you're already starting to plan for next years yard. I dont know if Im the only one who has already done this, but Im starting to already see what Im planting in the yard for next year and where everything is going to go. But most of my plants are growing better than ever so they havent taken a hit from the shorter days. Cooler weather is on the way here too (Not every day is in the 90s anymore) but fortunately no daytime temps out of the 80s and no night time temps out of the 70s. Summer is really almost over and its sad since it went by so quickly. Fall and winter are my least favorite seasons and my plants arent so crazy about it either! Good luck! -Alex...See MoreCatching Up on Saturday
Comments (6)Nothing like rain to produce lush blossoms (provided it stops at some point). Last one has a remarkable eye. Entire group is a bright assortment of colors. You've had no hardiness issues with Diamond Dusted Borders? That's interesting, but not typical for a Carpenter evergreen. The Olson one is certainly toothy; the side blooms though look a little funky in their opening. (The name is one of the most ridiculous I have come across--how does it in any way describe the nature of the blossom, unless perhaps the scapes tend to bloom low? At the other extreme, we have names such as Pussy Galore.) I picked up Vinkman on your recommendation and hope that I will like it as much as you do. Concerning your comment below, I don't like that one can't edit a post once it has been commented on....See More
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