I moved my Acidanthera (sorry, Gladiolus murielae) to the top of the garden steps so passers-by could share the scent. It smells, to me, exactly like Soltan sun screen cream, which reminds me of lovely seaside holidays in my childhood.
Primula capitata is still flowering, sheltered by the Hydrangea paniculata.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Oh - lovely Liri. Grew some acidantheras/gladioli murielae (peacock orchids?) from bulbs this year - not many flowers yet and one was a bit deformed looking so will see what happens. Will definitely be having a good sniff tomorrow!
Bought a healthy looking pot of Kaffir Lilies at a charity plant stall today - if anyone has any advice on looking after these please let me know.
Lovely hydrangea/primula Liri Never had much luck with the acidantheras in the garden - might try in a pot for next year.
Aunty Rach - kaffir lilies peter out quite quickly on my clay soil, but my father in laws are spectacular on sandy soil - which makes me suspect they like it well drained. Very pretty at this time of year if you can get them happy
@Giddy123: nice job, considering the "emptiness" you started with!
@GD2 I love your ginger plant (is it frost-hardy where you live?)
@Liriodendron; great Acidanthera flowers. I've been given some tiny bulbs last year. It's growing but only leaves for the moment, when can I expect flowers? "Primula capitata is still flowering, sheltered by the Hydrangea paniculata." a most lovely combination, and great pic too.
My pictures of the day...
Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate'. Makes a great show (in the morning) but flowers fade out in the afternoon in hot weather.
In my garden the aster season opens with Michaelmas daisy 'Marie Ballard', large blue flowers. In the middle ground: Gaura 'Rosyjane'. In the foreground: Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' and Plantago major'Purpurea'.
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' just starting to take on its autumn colours.
Papi Jo, the Primula and Hydrangea are only a combination if you lie on the grass looking up (as I did to take the photo). The primula is only about 6ins tall. But your Michaelmas daisy/Gaura/Carex/Plantago combination really is lovely. I keep thinking I should try Michaelmas daisies for late colour, but can't get out of my head the ones my grandpa used to grow, covered in mildew...
I cheated with the Acidantheras. They won't flower if grown directly in the soil in the garden, so I bought 10 of the biggest bulbs I could find (at the Harrogate spring flower show in April) and planted them in a pot. Five have grown buds/flowers. Don't think I'll be able to keep them over winter though, as I don't have a greenhouse. I expect yours will flower once the bulbs are big enough, Papi Jo.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
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Lovely cannas and ginger lily - both very exotic looking.
Haven't taken any snaps for a few days - except this evening:
Well, it's not really a gallery of good-looking plants but it is enjoying the garden!
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I moved my Acidanthera (sorry, Gladiolus murielae) to the top of the garden steps so passers-by could share the scent. It smells, to me, exactly like Soltan sun screen cream, which reminds me of lovely seaside holidays in my childhood.
Primula capitata is still flowering, sheltered by the Hydrangea paniculata.
Oh - lovely Liri. Grew some acidantheras/gladioli murielae (peacock orchids?) from bulbs this year - not many flowers yet and one was a bit deformed looking so will see what happens. Will definitely be having a good sniff tomorrow!
Bought a healthy looking pot of Kaffir Lilies at a charity plant stall today - if anyone has any advice on looking after these please let me know.
Thanks joyce
Lovely hydrangea/primula Liri
Never had much luck with the acidantheras in the garden - might try in a pot for next year.
Aunty Rach - kaffir lilies peter out quite quickly on my clay soil, but my father in laws are spectacular on sandy soil - which makes me suspect they like it well drained. Very pretty at this time of year if you can get them happy
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@Giddy123: nice job, considering the "emptiness" you started with!
@GD2 I love your ginger plant (is it frost-hardy where you live?)
@Liriodendron; great Acidanthera flowers. I've been given some tiny bulbs last year. It's growing but only leaves for the moment, when can I expect flowers? "Primula capitata is still flowering, sheltered by the Hydrangea paniculata." a most lovely combination, and great pic too.
My pictures of the day...
Tradescantia x andersoniana 'Sweet Kate'. Makes a great show (in the morning) but flowers fade out in the afternoon in hot weather.
In my garden the aster season opens with Michaelmas daisy 'Marie Ballard', large blue flowers. In the middle ground: Gaura 'Rosyjane'. In the foreground: Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen' and Plantago major 'Purpurea'.
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' just starting to take on its autumn colours.
Thanks folks!
Papi Jo, the Primula and Hydrangea are only a combination if you lie on the grass looking up (as I did to take the photo).
The primula is only about 6ins tall. But your Michaelmas daisy/Gaura/Carex/Plantago combination really is lovely. I keep thinking I should try Michaelmas daisies for late colour, but can't get out of my head the ones my grandpa used to grow, covered in mildew...
I cheated with the Acidantheras. They won't flower if grown directly in the soil in the garden, so I bought 10 of the biggest bulbs I could find (at the Harrogate spring flower show in April) and planted them in a pot. Five have grown buds/flowers. Don't think I'll be able to keep them over winter though, as I don't have a greenhouse. I expect yours will flower once the bulbs are big enough, Papi Jo.
Liri, growing acidanthera for first time. I have them in pots and hope they will overwinter in the frost free basement
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I've an acidanthera in a pot, which just appears each year. I don't remember which pot it's in, but I will when I see the leaves.