In these parts, first frost is from Nov 1 until Nov 15 according to the sources. We did have some temps in the 40’s this past week which is to be expected. I have been planning on moving tender plants where they will be sheltered when frost comes. I have also been cutting back spent stems and putting them into the compost bin. It has been dry so I have spending time watering perennials and shrubs.
Many plants have been rejuvenated by the autumn coolness and there are even some blooms to be seen in today’s selections. My bulbs arrived this week and I am waiting for the optimum time to plant them.
As per routine, I will be posting my blog with the Six on Saturday group. Come take a look over a cup of coffee and enjoy the gardens from many different parts of the world. It is easy to participate. Choose 6 recentish photos and link to your blog. The rules and website are here https://gardenruminations.co.uk. Jim Stephens is the host.
The bloomers today are a Confederate rose. This is also called Dixie Rosemallow. (Hibiscus mutability). The blooms begin white and may end the day as a reddish color. You can see a spent bloom in the background.
The Camellia sasanqua is a lavender like color as seen with small exquisite blooms. Sorry, name shall have to be anonymous.
The remaining photos are of various sedums which are all hardy in our climate. I have placed them in several non functioning garden fountains. The creeping Jenny makes a great “filler in containers”. I particularly like the Angelina and the Blue Spruce.
As always,
Happy Gardening.
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Good choices today Doc. I was introduced to an Hibiscus and ginger cordial this year which is delicious.
Gorgeous color of this camellia ! The Sasanquas have not found their way to my garden, but that will not be long.
Some of those sedums are hardy even up here I am, which always surprises me! The confederate rose is lovely! I don’t think I have seen that one before
The sedums are very successful for me. Glad they succeed for you also. I bought the hibiscus from Petals From The Past. He propagates many legacy plants.
The lavender Camellia is very pretty, as are all those sedums in varying shades of green. 😃