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Here are my six for this week:
1. Corydalis Beth Evans in full flower, overshadowing the little white Corydalis Malkensis on the other side of the pot. Both foliage and flowers are quite lovely, and it has only taken a short time for all the growth to emerge from dormant tubers. The corydalis, with shrub are only temporarily growing in this pot, awaiting their permanent planting in the new garden.
Close up view of the flowers:
2. Japanese Umbrella Pine Sciadopitys verticillata, which is still in a pot. Since I acquired it after a lecture, it has been potted up twice. I have been considering what to do with it next. Being able to move it around the garden and 'staging' it with other plants has been a great plus point. I am just wondering also whether to cut out the main upward leader and have its side branches splay out.
3. These red polyanthus I believe are 'heritage' ones and a very small plant was chosen for me a few years back by my little grand daughter when we were visiting The Vine. Whenever this flowers I am reminded of this. Each year I split it up, and now have a bright accent in early spring.
4. Another plant that I have kept going and increased is this chance pink primrose seedling that I found growing on my friend's farm several decades ago. It is so healthy and has been split on so many occasions and is a lovely one to share with friends.
5. In the newly formed border by the conservatory, Salix Mount Aso is doing its thing. I read that it is wise to trim in order to encourage new shoots. I'll wait a couple of weeks before doing this, as the pink catkins are a delight at present.
6. The tulip bulbs with their contrasting red running stitch through the blue green leaves hold promise for the coming weeks.
Thank you for your first post. I'm quite new too and I love seeing what other gardeners are doing all over the world. :)
ReplyDeleteThose tulip leaves are ornamental.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana, the bulbs were a present from my neighbour who recently moved away. I must have lost the label, so am waiting for them to open to try and identify them.
DeleteThat blue pot is a perfect setting for the vibrant pink of your Corydalis Beth Evans. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeth Evans is doing all the hard work...I just mulch and water!
DeleteWe don't see a lot of conifers in these posts and when they do appear it's usually because they're being removed, something I'm guilty of too. Someone was doing their job well if you bought Sciadopitys after hearing about it in a lecture. Great plant, and I love the Corydalis and both Primulas too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jim, The talk was by a maple and conifer specialist. I love the various shapes of conifers. Their structure can vary so much, as well as their colour. I find their smell attractive too. I suppose that when conifers outgrow their space, or people want to grow different things they have to be removed, but in the meantime they are great.
DeleteI should look into the perennial primroses I see a lot of gardeners sharing. I just get the flashy annuals for containers. I read they are easy to grow.
ReplyDeleteToo bad I don't have a friend like you to share!
Well if you were in the UK....but hopefully now that you are interested you will find someone to share with you. Flashy annuals can be kept over for the following season usually.
DeleteLovely debut 6 Noelle, my stripy tulip leaves are also teasing me. Your umbrella pine looks interesting. Wonder how big it gets. See you again soon? Fair warning, it can get addictive!
ReplyDeleteThe umbrella pine is quite slow growing, and with a small garden, will probably still keep it in a pot, until I find the right person or garden to receive it! I may need help in naming the tulip. The bulbs were a gift last year, but I have misplaced the label!
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