I came across these new perennials in an online publication this week. I’m really interested in the new digiplexis which is supposed to be more winter hardy than the first flashy one, Illumination Flame. Echibeckia is quite stunning, and who doesn’t like a name like that? It just rolls off the tongue and is fun to say. It’s a cross between two daisy-like flowers, echinacea … Continue reading New Perennials for 2015
I captured this short 8 second video at the Portland, Oregon Rose garden this month. It’s so fleeting, but it captures the sweetness of summer and the beauty of this floriferous climbing rose, Super Dorothy Perkins. I don’t know who the running girl is, but who wouldn’t want to skip carefree through this place? I love the way this rose hangs down, like wisteria or … Continue reading Portland Rose Garden
This year nasturtiums have been a bright spot in my garden. I brought some seedlings home from school in the spring and stuffed a bunch of them into two hanging baskets. They are so cheery and a hummingbird favorite. Even though they began well, I won’t grow nasturtiums in hanging pots again. There doesn’t seem to be enough room for them. They keep reaching and grabbing … Continue reading Nasturtium
It’s July and I’m surrounded by roses! What could be better than to wake up in the morning with sunny yellow Julia Child or see the soft glow of Gourmet Popcorn in the evening? Buds are opening, foliage is still fresh and it’s turning out to be a summer for roses! I sprayed in early spring with a copper soap fungicide to keep black … Continue reading Elaine’s Rose Tour 2015
I finally purchased my first Digiplexis Illumination Flame. I have been wanting to try it out for myself since seeing it in the nursery last year. At that time they were a rare new perennial. This year they are showing up everywhere! My friend just found one at Home Depot for $7.00! Incredible, seeing as they are selling for over $20 for a gallon size at the … Continue reading Illumination Flame
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