I usually order about six foxglove plants in the fall but I've had some self seeding this year. They are very good as a cut flower and if cut they develop side shoots that really prolongs the bloom time.
Lots of cut flowers for church this week.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Spring to Summer
The weather this past week was hot dry and windy though it has cooled off the last couple of days. I like it when spring sort of lingers but this year it seemed like a race. The peony blooms lasted only a couple of days in the strong hot wind. The spinach bolted too. The primrose likes it hot so it looks good. It is growing through the pavers on the patio--I didn't plant it there but over the years it has walked about 8-10 feet from where I planted it.
I usually order about six foxglove plants in the fall but I've had some self seeding this year. They are very good as a cut flower and if cut they develop side shoots that really prolongs the bloom time.
Over 20 years ago I planted a Beauty Bush ( Kolkwitzia Amabilis) in a spot that is mostly shade. It has adapted pretty well but is a bit leggy and about 9-10 feet tall. It holds it's flowers for several weeks.
I usually order about six foxglove plants in the fall but I've had some self seeding this year. They are very good as a cut flower and if cut they develop side shoots that really prolongs the bloom time.
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we are really dry down here this week. I hope we get rain before the temps climb back into the 90s. B/c of the dryness, those primroses are even more appreciated... great flower shots.
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