June at the Arboretum
Another month and another walk full of surprises at the Washington Park Arboretum. The leaves are so lush right now I wanted to wrap myself up in their soft green blanket. The highlight of this trip was stumbling into the grove of tulip trees (Liriodendron tulipifera) so tall and tree-ish. Hidden among their branches were the almost camouflaged flowers in muted colors of yellow and … Continue reading June at the Arboretum
Digiplexis ‘Illumination Flame’
This new hybrid foxglove is amazing! Such a beauty, it’s a cross between the European Purple Foxglove and the Canary Island Foxglove. The color is spectacular, from pinks to purples to vibrant yellows. The name is fitting, each petal does seem to be illuminated. The best part is that it blooms spring until fall, a very long-blooming perennial. Just the Facts Digiplexis ‘Illumination Flame’ Height … Continue reading Digiplexis ‘Illumination Flame’
Ukigumo Year Five
Here is my Ukigumo Japanese Maple as it travels through time. This beautiful Acer palmatum has been with me for five years and it’s grown a lot. This years photo shows it weighted down with raindrops and with partial variegation. I recently read that variegation is influenced by cultural conditions and that the leaves will revert to plain green with too much fertilizer or too … Continue reading Ukigumo Year Five
Lewisia Sunset Group
This little Lewisia was blooming in my garden last month. Named after the intrepid explorer of Lewis and Clarke fame, it’s a beauty. The colors are warm tones of orange, yellow and pink. This is yummy color. Eye candy. Loveliness to behold. I imagine that it tastes like honey butter with a little bit of raspberry tangerine syrup and sparkling with beams of sunshine. It’s … Continue reading Lewisia Sunset Group
Happy Birthday Dove Tree
Walking under the Dove tree in full bloom is my favorite birthday present. On May 16th a trip to the arboretum was in order and I was not disappointed as in days past. We hurried down the trail, glancing over the shrubs, admiring magnolias, lingering on the laburnum for moments, but not until we reached Davidia involucrata did we stop and sigh. It was the … Continue reading Happy Birthday Dove Tree
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