Monday 27 July 2009

FROM HYDRANGEA TO EUCRYPHIA

This Hydrangea grown from a cutting it is doing very well.

Evening Primrose is encouraged to self sow in these beds. It is worth growing a few just to be able to smell their lovely perfume. On the left is an artichoke which we leave for ornamental purposes. I can't be bothered with how fiddly they are to eat but they do have a lovely sort of asparagus flavour.






The hanging baskets on the door step are getting very long and the perfume is lovely in the evenings.



Yes there is a water butt under this hanging basket.


Last but not least a beautiful Eucryphia. This is a very columnar tree and so can be made room for in a sunny protected position. Ultimately it can reach about 60' but it is very slow growing. Leylandii can also reach that height and look how many people grow them. I know which I prefer.


9 comments:

  1. That hydrangea is beautiful!! And I love your hanging baskets. I have artichoke on my list of plants to try. I dont know that I will eat it, but I need to see how it grows and looks.

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  2. Your hydrangea does look beautiful! I've got a one myself that hasn't bloomed since I bought it 2 years ago - and I'm so careful not to cut the old wood and it's in a good spot as far as sun is concerned... I just can't figure out why it isn't blooming because it has all the right conditions. Well I guess I'll just have to enjoys yours. -Jackie

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  3. How long ago did that hydrangea come from a cutting? It's so full of flowers! I always love how petunias smell in the evening too. It's looking beautiful there!

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  4. It has been soooo boring with no news about your garden
    I hope your Dad is doing better and you will soon be up to speed with your garden and helping Lyme victims
    hugs from
    Ali n' the cats

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  5. I love how exuberantly Hydrangeas flower. You have got a good return on the blossoms from your cutting. There are lots of interesting views around your garden, so pretty and full of flowers.

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  6. Looks Beautiful Joanne

    Evening Primrose seems to grow wild all over the place over here and your post reminds me that I'm going to forage some seed to sow .

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  7. Love the hanging basket! So full and beautiful!

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  8. To say that hydrangea is doing well is a total understatement. It is awesome!

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