Sunday in Teza’s Garden
July 19, 2009
It has been a very bizarre summer as far as weather is concerned, but the residents of Teza’s Garden couldn’t be happier! Cooler temperatures and consistently moist soil conditions have made it a haven for new growth! Here are a few random pictures of the gardens this week:
Campanula ‘Kent Belle’
This is one of my favourite photographs looking toward the front of the property from the Shaded Walk
While I tend to prefer the heracleifolia species when it comes to the genus Clematis, I still enjoy the slightly downturned petals of this unidentified species. It was one of the very first plantings done when we moved here almost fourteen years ago!
Next to a planter, is a wonderful Filipendula ulmaria ‘Aurea’ – first read about in ‘The Explorer’s Garden: Rare and Unusual Perennials,’ by Daniel Hinkley.
Being a collector, I was most intrigued when I read about Hydrangea serrata, and was thrilled to discover H. serrata ‘Bluebird’ at the nursery where I work. I am hoping that with additional aluminum sulfate, I will be able to maintain the wonderful blue flowers that give this cultivar it’s name… as of yet they are a decidedly ‘pinkish mauve.’
The genus Thalictrum is a wonderful addition to any wood-land environment. This one in particular has mesmerized me with the fact that it actually possesses petals….. most within the genus have airy clusters of stamens for flower heads. This species is Thalictrum hybride ‘Splendide’ andwill grow to over 2.5m ib height. Staking is advised!
This summer has given me an abundance of green…… the hues and textures within the Shaded Walk alone leave me spellbound!
After much searching, I was finally able to ascertain a true climbing Aconitum – known as hemsleyanum, a rare and choice selection from China who will climb to over 3m ib height with wonderful racemes of blue-purple hooded flowers similar to the genus. This is one of the coveted ‘Holy Grail Plants’ of 2008.
To end this post is a photo of yet another wonderful rare and choice selection. Spigelia marilandica will send forth wonderful trumpet shaped, ruby red flowers that end with a startlingly yellow star. While it is native to much of the Eastern United States, trying to find it available in commerce is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. I promise to update it’s flowering as the month progresses!
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