Last week, I spent the weekend on the beautiful Gulf Coast. The song I remember was “Summer breeze makes me feel fine”. It did. Coastal breezes, wonderful seafood and relaxation with good friends.
This week, I am back and I have photos of lush plants for you. Our summer pattern of humid days with afternoon thunderstorms is upon us. It doesn’t rain daily but often enough to give us very healthy plants.
I joined the Six on Saturday group as a spectator last weekend. I will join as a participant tomorrow. Take 6 recent plant photos in a blog and join us. Here is where we can be found. https://gardenruminations.co.uk
I have tried overwintering my caladium bulbs but to no avail. I clump 4 or 5 tubers in a large low planter in the shade and enjoy new cultivars each year.
It’s been the year for lilies. Large, fragrant and abundant has been the ticket. This Casa Blanca has been the showstopper this week.
The hardy chrysanthemums make a wonderful ground cover. They slowly spread and transplant easily around the yard. I thought these were ‘Peachies Pick’ but they look too white.
The Limelight Hydrangea seems to grace every yard in my neighborhood this summer. The knockout rose has been replaced in popularity. This is the original cultivar and it is a beauty.
The Cashmere Bouquet has a long genus Clerodendrum. It was a swap from a friend. It spreads by rhizomes so it does require some effort to contain but it is a beauty with a pleasant fragrance.
The Gerber daisy is a bright red and really captures the eye. They are not listed as winter hardy in our area but do well if located in sheltered places.
I hope you are enjoying your gardens. Happy Gardening!!
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Ah ah, I know the exuberance of the clerodendrum which tends to spread everywhere. Yes, you have to put up a rhizome barrier like bamboo if you want to stop it, but the flowers and the magnificent purple reflections of the leaves are worth it.
I enjoy hearing about how different plants do well in different years. I have seen some impressive Hydrangeas in local gardens this year.
A great selection, although I’m going to be humming that summer breeze blowin’ through the jasmine in my mind song all day now!
Lovely plants, and how wonderful to get regular rain in the summer. I don’t envy you the humidity, but I do envy the moisture for the garden!
Well, if you can’t get Caladium through the winter I don’t stand a chance. Knowing that will make them easier to resist, next time I see them on sale.
I may try to keep them dry in a container indoors this winter if I can manage to find sufficient room.
Your lilies are gorgeous, the perfume must be amazing! Hydrangea Limelight is one of my favourites, it brightens up a dull corner here.
I’ve tried to over-winter Caladium bulbs the last couple of years with zero success so haven’t bothered this year. They seem too expensive here to grow as an annual. We could do with some of your rain – it’s St Swithen’s Day tomorrow so I’ve everything crossed for some rain.
Fingers crossed that you get some rain.