I haven't taken many garden pix lately, but thoroughly enjoying all the terrific photos of everyone else's. Really stunning.
Pat - I've had a little Anemone popped up here recently. I had bought some a few years ago and forgotten about them. It's quite unusual as it's white with dark purple anthers. It had got in amongst another plant which I put in the newest border. It clearly liked the spot
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi Fairy. Yes there's not much colour in the garden at the moment, so it was nice to see those two doing their thing. Besides, I wanted to put some more pics on the jigsaw site, so they got on there.
Can I ask which variety of Hydrangea is the one bottom left?
I have the exact same which I thought wasn't blooming it's best as I followed incorrect pruning last year. Obviously looking at yours I now know it is blooming as it should. Any tips please on keeping it this way..... i.e feeding, pruning etc
The bottom left Hydrangea is a lacecap but I don't know the variety as it was planted before I moved in. I am embarrassed to say that the lacecap receives no feeding, no extra watering and no mulching - it is in the front garden so I just let it be. I do remove spent blooms in the Spring. I am going to prune a bit more next year however, as it is getting rather large. The aspect is strange as the house blocks the sun, except for in the Summer when it is high enough to give it South-facing rays. The shrub is quite sheltered, I suppose, as there is a Yew hedge behind it.
Over the years, I have often found that if a plant likes it's position then it will thrive yet others will struggle despite following 'instructions'.
My hydrangea is also in quite a sheltered spot. It is at the side of the garage which only gets a little sun at tea time onwards with shrubs and as mentioned in the past (a now 15-16 foot buddleja ) facing it about 3 feet away. I have however given it a little plant food as it's the last plant towards the water butt at the back of the garage so often gets the last from the watering can !!!
My plant is also getting quite large, do I prune when I remove the heads in spring & how far or where do I cut back too. Thanks in advance
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Smashing chciky - there'll be no stopping you now
I haven't taken many garden pix lately, but thoroughly enjoying all the terrific photos of everyone else's. Really stunning.
Pat - I've had a little Anemone popped up here recently. I had bought some a few years ago and forgotten about them. It's quite unusual as it's white with dark purple anthers. It had got in amongst another plant which I put in the newest border. It clearly liked the spot
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi Fairy. Yes there's not much colour in the garden at the moment, so it was nice to see those two doing their thing. Besides, I wanted to put some more pics on the jigsaw site, so they got on there.
Fuschia, Abelia, Agapanthus, Gladiolus.
Hydrangea selection.
Very arty display AuntyR - and that's just your post!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Lovely Aunty R.
I particularly like the colour of the gladiolus.
Stunning images AuntyRach
Stunning pics AuntyRach.
Can I ask which variety of Hydrangea is the one bottom left?
I have the exact same which I thought wasn't blooming it's best as I followed incorrect pruning last year. Obviously looking at yours I now know it is blooming as it should. Any tips please on keeping it this way..... i.e feeding, pruning etc
Very nice pics everyone
Glad you like the pics folks - thank you.
The bottom left Hydrangea is a lacecap but I don't know the variety as it was planted before I moved in. I am embarrassed to say that the lacecap receives no feeding, no extra watering and no mulching - it is in the front garden so I just let it be. I do remove spent blooms in the Spring. I am going to prune a bit more next year however, as it is getting rather large. The aspect is strange as the house blocks the sun, except for in the Summer when it is high enough to give it South-facing rays. The shrub is quite sheltered, I suppose, as there is a Yew hedge behind it.
Over the years, I have often found that if a plant likes it's position then it will thrive yet others will struggle despite following 'instructions'.
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Thank you AuntyRach.
My hydrangea is also in quite a sheltered spot. It is at the side of the garage which only gets a little sun at tea time onwards with shrubs and as mentioned in the past (a now 15-16 foot buddleja ) facing it about 3 feet away. I have however given it a little plant food as it's the last plant towards the water butt at the back of the garage so often gets the last from the watering can !!!
My plant is also getting quite large, do I prune when I remove the heads in spring & how far or where do I cut back too. Thanks in advance
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