Or Bananarama to be precise. Cruel Summer to be even more exact. Perhaps I should be growing ensete. Too late now. The weather is going to be very cruel next week and we must all take care. I hope I don’t lose any plants and that the veg plot can subsist on the meagre amount of water I can give it. Here are six things from the flower garden this week.
One
The hydrangea in the front garden is a mass of blue, pink and purple flowers. It spends most of the day in the shade and I tend to take it for granted. Perhaps some water and a feed would give it a lift!
Two
The evergreen agapanthus that are wrapped up over winter should be at home in this heat but as they are in pots they do need regular watering. They are already on the turn. Every four years or so I take a saw to them and divide them up. This year a couple of the pots are only managing one flower stem so they will be divided next spring.
Three
The phlox are vibrant at the moment but I fear they will be drooping by next week.
Four
This is clematis viticella ‘Etoile Violette’. A favourite of mine and I do look after it with regular feeds of seaweed extract. It does get some shade throughout the day so I’m hoping it will not suffer.
Five
The day lilies are also basking in the sun. These ones, ‘Golden Chimes’, don’t have gall midge….so far!
Six
My recent purchase of ‘Lord Bute’ is back in flower again. Absolutely wonderful.
I hear Mr P is hanging up his running shoes for this weekend but is heading off to a festival. Even so he will be hosting the Six on Saturday meme as usual. Much respect! Don’t forget to stop by.
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You are due to get the brunt of the heat, I think. Not you personally, your area. As long as you stay safe, that is the most important thing. Love your clematis, I am not surprised it is your favourite. Those phlox are beautiful too, fingers crossed for them. Take care x
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ps thanks for the earworm ;D
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Thank you. I’m dreading it!
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This lacecap hydrangea is a beauty ! I can see that agapanthus are also in your Six , with taller ones. Have a good ( hot) weekend
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Thanks Fred. You too, we’ll be in the shade!
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I shall be humming that song now for the rest of the day! The Phlox are a lovely shade, I have only seen them in white, but then I haven’t gone looking for other colours before.
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Ear worms free!
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The hydrangea is looking lovely. My agapnathus I think may be hitting peak number and need dividing as well in a year or two.
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Love the moody dark colors of Lord Bute!
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It’s fabulous. I hope I can overwinter okay. And I’ll be taking cuttings.
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I can see from the background to the agapanthus that you are already suffering from the heat and drought. This coming weather looks like it will be quite an experience.
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The lawn is crisp! I have a very old rhododendron that is wilting and leaves are yellowing. Surely it won’t die?! And that’s before the intense heat starts.
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Agapanthus looks to be a richer blue than is typical. Is it Agapanthus orientalis?
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It came from a friend when she divided hers so I’ve no idea. But it is quite a rich blue as you say.
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Lord Bute is striking – the hot pink border is almost neon.
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Those phlox just spring up and do their thing every year! Wonderful plants.
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I hope your plants are coping with the heat. Areas of my garden are looking very sad after the sweltering heat today.
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I sneaked off to Cornwall so avoided the heat but the garden didn’t. There’s plenty of brown crispy stuff around now 😦
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