'Earth Angel'
A shovel can function as a cane. I used the shovel as a cane to walk. When standing still, I used it as a shovel.
Got Eriocapitella re-sprouts dug out and planted seven potted Dahlias in this area. I was even able to mulch. (One arrow points to 2 Dahlias)
The blue pot above marks the location where 'Tamora' rose may go. It's lived in a pot since last year. Removed it from its old location because the Oak tree was shading it, 'Tamora' was the very first rose I planted here back in the spring of 2000.
Twenty-four years later it's still vigorous. Once back in sunlight, it started flowering again.We got a surprise 0.22" of rain overnight that watered the Dahlias in. Good, luck, you lovely tubers!
A bucket of rainwater shows there is no shortage of pollen in the air at the moment. Achoo!
Besides getting the Dahlias planted, mostly just admiring roses. 'Princess Alexandra Of Kent':
'Munstead Wood':
The eye-rolling name of this one is 'Petal Pusher'. This sweet little rose did not deserve that:
'Yves Piaget':
'Firefighter' bloom exactly at nostril height so any passerby can enjoy its fabulous fragrance.
California native bulbs Brodiaea californica 'Babylon' planted last fall have started to flower. This species is native to the Klamath Ranges, inner north coast ranges, Cascade range foothills, and the Sacramento Valley. It should do fine here given a rainy winter and a warm dry summer:
Dainty little 1" lavender flowers:
The three Leucospermum 'Tango' seedlings are doing well. The largest is 6" tall.
The 'Bloomstruck' Hydrangeas planted last year looked pretty bad over the winter, but are doing great now. They didn't grow much. Perhaps they will "leap" next year.
Wide view I often photograph to end this post:
What were you able to do in the garden this week?
Wow, you are back at it! The backlit 'Tamora' is so pretty. I like how the 'Firefighter' is reaching out just begging to be sniffed. Oh man, that pollen. *Still staining the fence, the rain put a halt on it for the weekend.
ReplyDeleteHad to rest the next day--knee was kinda sore. Better once rested, though. Lots and lots of pollen in this area--Acacias, Olives, Eucs, Avocados...Achoo!
DeleteRain and a rest from the fence: what could be better? (Except for someone else staining the fence?) :)
So glad you're getting out and about! Since we had a very wet and cool weekend I mostly repotted things in the shelter of the garage. Even then it was too wet and too cool to do that for long.
ReplyDeleteRepotting is gardening, too. I need to do some of that myself, and it's probably easier on the knee. Sunny days ahead for you, surely!
DeleteYou made great use of your "cane," HB! I'm surprised that Eriocapitella is so resilient, when it died out entirely in one area of my garden and barely hangs on in another. Your touch with roses always humbles me. I'm glad to see they're cheering you on through your recovery from knee surgery.
ReplyDeleteThe rain was a surprise. Despite periodic references to a "slight chance" of the wet stuff from forecasters, I scoffed - and failed to collect a drop in my trugs but at least I collected some rainwater passively. The wind here was fierce, though, and last all day.
The soil in that area is super good. That might be the problem.
DeleteI was expecting a few sprinkles at most. Gauge showed .22". Since it's tough for me to water at the moment that was lucky.
We got nothing like you did in terms of wind. A bit breezy at times. Maybe the wind stayed to the north or at the immediate coast.
OK, you had me at 'Earth Angel'! My gosh, you've been busy in spite of your ambulatory challenges. Don't work too hard. I love, love ALL the roses! I scrolled back through to see them all again. Wowza.
ReplyDeleteThat 'Earth Angel' is EXTREMELY gorgeous. It's been slow to establish and still doesn't flower much but every flower is a masterpiece. Thrilled with the roses this spring! Happy you liked them too.
Delete'Yves Piaget' is sticking, partially due to the dark foliage that frames it. Does that rose keep the dark foliage throughout the season?
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In the range of rose foliage 'Yves' is toward the darker end, but not overly so. The darkest foliage is usually found on red HTs. That photo was taken late in the afternoon when the plant was in shade, which could explain it. 'Yves' also photographs better in softer light. 'Yves' is extremely fragrant which may be its best feature.
DeleteExtremely fragrant is best, and I meant striking not sticking... of course. ;-(
ReplyDeleteI knew it wasn't stinking! ;^)
DeleteShovel as a cane, the hallmark of a dedicated gardener for sure! I love how you let nothing get in the way.
ReplyDeleteWell, weeds up on the steep slopes laughing at me because I can't get them. Grrr!
DeleteIt is obvious how much you consider and value scent in the garden, which tends to be something I overlook. Your roses are doing so well with all of the spring rain at the right time. I don't recall seeing them this prolific before. And, you are going to have a lot to look forward to with all of those dahlias finally in the ground.
ReplyDeleteFragrance is an important factor, as is birdsong and the sound of water splashing. Engage all the senses, not just the eyes.
DeleteThe roses have not been so happy for a long time. Back-to-back better than average winter rain did it. Though since they are now mostly all long-established, their maturity helps as well.
Dahlias looked happier about two days after planting. Hopeful for some beauty this summer!