phlox Blue Paradise
Marie Tulin
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deanna in ME Barely zone 6a, more like 5b
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Comments (24)Hi Whaas, I've looked up some native plants that I grow, or hybrids of natives, and these are listed for z5 or WI. Sorry, I don't know about soil. Phlox divaricata Louisiana blue (purplish blue) blooms first in the spring and then phlox pilosa (pink & purple varieties). Princess Diana clematis (hot magenta, large flowering hybrid from crossing with native texensis), Monarda didyma (our native one is a dark mauve purple & listed for z5). I've read about native Viola pedata bird's foot violets and lots of clematis that are purple shades. There was a famous Polish breeder of clematis, Brother Stefan Franczak, so his hybrids would be cold hardy for you. Clematis on the Web lists his large growing "Polish Spirit" as deep purple blue, "General Sikorski" as mauve blue, "Emilia Plater" as blue violet and his pale "Blue Angel." Here is a link that might be useful: Article on Brother Stefan Franczak...See MoreWhen does your tall phlox get buds?
Comments (12)I have many different varieties of tall phlox, and I've forgotten their names, but some are ready to start blooming now and others bloom up until September if I remember correctly. Those with swelling buds now are a purple variety, and other purples, hot pinks, and reds will start when these are still blooming and after they are done. I think when they flower depends on which variety they are. (Ditto with daylilies. I have multiple varieties of these which pretty much insures that *some* will blooming for the remainder of the summer.) Wish I could recall which varieties I have and when exactly each blooms, but that knowledge has faded into obscurity. I can say that this is early for even my early phlox to bloom here in zone 4, but this year has been about 2 weeks ahead of schedule for all my flowers....See MoreBlues in the Garden
Comments (31)Hi again, Thanks for all the great information. Okay Denise, which delphinium is that? Do you know? Linda, is that phlox a tall phlox or a creeping one. I have a creeping one called emerald blue. Okay here's my list of blues in the garden: Already mentioned: anagallis 'Monelli', borage, chicory, Columbine alpine blue, flax, forget-me-nots, morning glory Heavenly Blues, scilla, Siberian Iris 'Caesar's Brother', Virginia bluebells. Some others that I have are nigelia, bugloss-anchusa, blue bedder salvia, and Salvia frainacea (this one is really just electric blue and the foliage turns burgundy when it gets cold and looks really cool and...I just found out it comes in white too.) Some that I have had and lost are: lobelia blue, Blue eyed grass, certain pansy's And what about stuff with bluish or silver foliage. They look really good with the blue flowers: seedum blue spruce and blue fescue to name a few but this is almost a whole new topic. Last but not least there was a great thread on the moon garden forum about this a while back. Maybe I'll try and look it up on my next surf, but here's something I copied from that thread back then: In the first pic there is Rooguchi (left) and Perle D'Azur (right). Rooguchi is smaller vine that David has growing within a wire clematis cage. In the second pic David has Perle D'Azur (left) and Betty Corning (right). Both are classic blue clematis that come highly recommended for the novice. They are tall climbers. Of particular interest is Betty Corning. Why? Because she is fragrant and for that reason is my top pick among the trio I'll be adding a lot of the things mentioned here to my wish list :) which is allready way too long, more like a dream on list :) Catrina...See MoreShow Us Your Gardens - A photo Thread - July 2015 Part II
Comments (39)Molie, I have a few white daylilies, but 'Light the Way' is really quite stunning. I also love 'Delia O'Brian Brown'. Steve, I can smell those lilies through the screen! And I'm sneezing! LOL! I really love the look of lilies, but I'm so allergic to them. Tried them for a couple years but just had too many issues. Then the beetles came.......then I really gave up. Will have to continue to enjoy your great photos! Isn't Marie's garden awesome?! I'm so glad Barb took pics while we were there. One of those gardens that is just so much fun to stroll around and find all the cool stuff planted. Such a wide variety. Claire, my viburnum was flowering beautifully, until they all started to turn brown, shrivel up and fall off. So no berries for me this year. I was just happy that the shrub appears to be OK. I was a little worried when the flowers were giving it up. I really like that carefree delight rose. Soooo pretty. Rooguchi clematis has been a blooming powerhouse for weeks. It doesn't show much sign of slowing down yet. Mohawk viburnum with its beautiful berry display. I love the way they change colors over time. Sorry for the blurry photo. I really need to ditch my point and shoot and go back to my D-SLR. But you get the idea. It's loaded with berries.....and the birds and critters never eat them. The daylily bed never disappoints. Delphiniums are now all cut down in cottage area. Hoping for a repeat bloom this fall....See More
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