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» JaneHollis - Re: Hemerocallis 'Black Magic'
In response to message posted by CarolWallace:Carol, that must be very frustrating! I think we are spoilt here in the UK - I know we moan about the rain, but the climate here is very kind to plants.
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» JaneHollis - Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw'
<img src="/files/topics/3450/files/GeumMrsB.JPG" align=left>This is a very useful plant with a long flowering period - from May to September if regularly deadheaded. I grew this from seed - it is very easy to germinate, so is a cost-effective way to fill a new border with long-lasting colour. It is fully hardy and likes well-drained soil in full sun. There is also a yellow version, 'Lady Stratheden', which can also be grown from seed.-- posted by JaneHollis
» JaneHollis - Alstroemeria ligtu
<img src="/files/topics/3450/files/alstroem.JPG" align=left>I grew these from seed and although the packet promised a range of colours including pinks, I just ended up with plain orange flowers! It looks great in my hot border though. Alstroemeria are tuberous perennials that like well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold climates they may need the protection of a dry mulch in winter - they are hardy down to about -10 deg C.-- posted by JaneHollis
» JaneHollis - Eryngium planum
<img src="/files/topics/3450/files/ErynPlan.JPG" align=left> Another Eryngium - this time the taller (90cm) and, to my mind, more graceful Eryngium planum. It is an evergreen perennial that bears numerous blue flowers on long, branched stems. This is a lovely plant to grow amongst pink plants to add some height, contrast and drama to the borderIt is more reliably hardy than the previously mentioned Eryngium variifolium.
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» JaneHollis - Galega
<img src="/files/topics/3450/files/Galega.JPG" align=left>Also known as Goat's Rue, this dainty flower is a fully hardy perennial that will grow in any soil in full sun or partial shade. It grows to about 1m and produces these pea like flowers from mid summer onwards.-- posted by JaneHollis
» JaneHollis - Lychnis chalcedonica
<img src="/files/topics/3450/files/LychChal.JPG" align=left>This perennial is also known as the Maltese cross or Jerusalem cross. In June/July it bears these domes of scarlet flowers at the top of 1m stems. I have read that it needs support, but I find no need to stake them in my garden. It grows in most soils in sun or partial shade, but prefers moist soil.
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» JaneHollis - Leucanthemum superbum
<img src="/files/topics/3450/files/ShasDais.JPG" align=left>The common name for this perennial is Shasta Daisy, and it is great for adding some floral interest at a time when many of the early summer flowers have gone over. It is quite vigorous and I have to curtail it every year to stop it taking over the border. It will grow in full sun or partial shade - I find full sun better as the flower stems don't lean over towards the light. I get away without staking mine as they are in full sun and backed with a post and rail fence - however, they often need staking in other situations. Textbooks say they like moist but well-drained soil, but my best clump are growing on a very dry bank, with no problems at all. They are fully hardy. There are a range of cultivars - double flowers, fringed flowers, dwarf forms etc.
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» JaneHollis - Phygelius 'Winchester Fanfare'
<img src="/files/topics/3450/files/PhygWF.JPG" align=left> This evergreen shrub is also called the Cape Fuchsia and is hardy down to about -10 degC. In cold areas it will benefit from a dry mulch and the shelter of a wall. They prefer moist but well-drained soil in full sun, but seem quite happy in my dry soil. Height of this variety is about 1.2m. Flowering starts in July, and will continue for some time if regularly deadheaded.-- posted by JaneHollis
» JaneHollis - Wahlenbergia gloriosa
<img src="/files/topics/3450/files/WahlGlor.JPG" align=left> This little rock garden perennial is one of those plants that definitely should be better known. It is hardy down to -10 degC and prefers well-drained soil in partial shade, although it doesn't seem adverse to full sun in my garden. It is very floriferous and has been relentlessly producing flowers for me since June. The leaves are dark green with toothed edges and the flowers are a lovely violet-blue. Height is to 5 cm.-- posted by JaneHollis
» JaneHollis - Trachelospermum jasminoides
<img src="/files/topics/3450/files/TracJasm.JPG" align=left> This evergreen climber is also known as Confederate Jasmine or Star Jasmine.The oval leaves are glossy and dark green and are attractive in their own right, whilst the flowers are white. Height is to about 9m.
It likes well-drained soil in part shade or full sun and needs to be sheltered from cold winds.
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