This blog is about six things in the garden every week throughout the year and at this time of year it becomes difficult to show variety. The garden is dormant, not much is changing except the weather and this week it has been a story of consecutive low temperatures giving frost forming on frost. Some plants are not going to like it. Here’s my six for the week.
One
Here’s the view of the main border, the libertia gives it some winter structure and greenery. Taller plants are left standing to give some height. With a sprinkle of frost it can look quite pretty.
Coming down to the detail.
Two
Frosted libertia.
Three
Frosted rose .
Four
Frosted verbena bonariensis.
Five
Frosted phlox
Six
Frosted agapanthus.
The decision to take down the large fig tree has been followed through and this week it happened. The garden feels lighter. The persimmon and a neighbouring apple tree have more room but I think there is enough space to fit in a new tree and I’ve decided to go with a rowan. I’m shopping around now with the aim of planting up in March. In other news the daffodils in pots are beginning to show through. I’m hosting a collection that will go to my daughter’s new garden once we can see what comes through there.
Don’t forget that Jim shares his SOS and the links to other posts on his site Garden Ruminations.
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Lovely wintry shots. I especially love the frozen rose, it is like something out of a fairytale. Stay warm!
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I just came back from the garden where I took some frosty photos like you did. The result is always gorgeous with these ice crystals on the plants, leaves or flowers. Bravo!
Have a nice weekend, preferably in the warmth of the house.
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You too!
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I love the frosted rose.
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Frost can be rather lovely. Here I’m afraid everything is just sodden and black.
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I’m heading for that when it warms up!
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Something magical about frost! I have been hoping for more – might get some snow tomorrow but I love hoe the frost brings out the texture of everything.
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It is a pretty sight.
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Is rowan a species of Sorbus? Coincidentally, I have been trying to find Sorbus americana, which is more commonly known within its native range as mountain ash. Of course, no one knows what it is here, and it is nearly impossible to procure at a reasonable price.
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Yes a sorbus. Also known as mountain ash here too
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Sorbus americana, or is it a European species?
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A native species
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Sorbus aucuparia, mountain ash; which is different from American mountain ash, Sorbus americana. It is actually more available here than American mountain ash. I only recently acquired seed for American mountain ash.
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Oh, the frost pictures are absolutely gorgeous! Taking the fig tree down is a big deal, I look forward to seeing the new tree in March.
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It was a bit of a gulp to take down the fig!
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Lovely frosty pictures, especially the rose.
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It’s been frosty here every day this past week, but unlike you, I haven’t been out with the camera. The garden’s on a slight slope, and it was just too slippy for me to risk it. You did well with your photos. I specially like the one of the frosted agapanthus with the view of the garden in the background.
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Thank you. It was particularly slippery in our local park. That needed careful attention!
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Beautiful frosty photos. Really like the Agapanthus. A Rowan is always a good choice.
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