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Post by torontotrini on Aug 22, 2009 14:29:55 GMT
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Post by Tig on Aug 22, 2009 15:01:27 GMT
Some beautiful combinations there TT  I think the appreciation of foliage has grown over the years, in my younger days there only seemed to be similar shades of green, but we now have such a wonderful palette of colourful foliage available and it can show off the flowers to dramatic effect, as reflected in your garden  x Tig |
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 22, 2009 15:25:30 GMT
Tastes do change and I have grown to love "foliage" as well, and as Tig quite rightly says there is so much more choice these days..
Your garden is beautiful TT and I feel that a lot of care and thought has gone into making it a little "special" - well done.
RF
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Post by beanie on Aug 22, 2009 16:02:01 GMT
I also use a lot of foliage, plants mostly only flower for a few weeks where the foliage last all season. what is the name of plant no9.
I'm jealous of your slug free Hostas
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 22, 2009 16:25:03 GMT
Thanks for the fair words folks. It's Cimicifuga ramosa 'Brunette', beanie. It seems to have more than one common name - "bugbane" and "purple snakeroot". It also bears fragrant pink/white spikes in late season. Mine is just sending out its spikes now. If you were to see pics of some of my hostas now you wouldn't be jealous. I've managed to control the slugs somewhat, this season - using the garlic mix treatment, but in the end the snails and slugs still get to dine on them.  |
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Post by jean on Aug 22, 2009 19:35:03 GMT
TT, I think we can forget what wonderful colours foliage comes in and how to use it, your pictures are just lovely. Wouldn't it be great if someone could breed a hosta with an inbuilt slug deterrent  |
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 22, 2009 21:40:56 GMT
TT, ... Wouldn't it be great if someone could breed a hosta with an inbuilt slug deterrent I think we should set up a committee to look into that.   |
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 23, 2009 10:47:00 GMT
TT your garden is smashing. You've managed to combine such stiking colours and make everything stand out so well. Everything is so healthy and cared for. I love the colours of your Hucera's photo 17 in particular, they don't do for me. ;D
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 23, 2009 11:29:32 GMT
I also use a lot of foliage, plants mostly only flower for a few weeks where the foliage last all season. what is the name of plant no9. Sorry beanie. I misread your question. For some reason I thought you were asking about the plant in the No. 3 photo. Plant No. 9 is a variegated phlox. |
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Post by beanie on Aug 23, 2009 16:32:58 GMT
I've managed to find a supplier for it, but now I want the dark one as well
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 23, 2009 17:36:23 GMT
Sorry if I cost you some (more) money, beanie. ;D
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Post by bagpuss on Aug 24, 2009 12:15:04 GMT
What lovely pictures TT. I especially like these two and give them both a  |
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Post by Dutchy on Aug 25, 2009 7:50:22 GMT
Smashing combinations TT.
Do you cut the flowers out of the hosta or do you allow the pale purple ?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2009 12:00:03 GMT
TT
Just caught up with this thread. Not only have you taken some great pics but your garden is looking fabulous.
FA x
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 25, 2009 14:30:10 GMT
Thanks FA. How's your footie team doing? Hi Dutchy. No. I don't cut the flowers out. Some are actually nicely fragrant (but not strong/far reaching). Actually, I don't cut any flowers; like to take into the house/vases. I prefer to enjoy them on the plant. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2009 18:16:28 GMT
Thanks FA. How's your footie team doing? Don't ask ! (or see the footie thread on the general board !). I was trying to work out how long ago it was that I first saw your garden when we were on the beeb messageboards. Must be 4 years or so. It's really come along well and looks an absolute treat. FA x |
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Post by beanie on Aug 26, 2009 8:08:18 GMT
TT, I think we can forget what wonderful colours foliage comes in and how to use it, your pictures are just lovely. Wouldn't it be great if someone could breed a hosta with an inbuilt slug deterrent The only Hosta that doesn't get much damage with me is Francis Williams I was talking to the chappie from Bowdens and it one that they describe as slug resistsant. |
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 26, 2009 14:30:09 GMT
My most "slug resistant" ones are the one in pic No. 6 and Pic No. 5. (forgot their names). Even so, by season's end they also get a bit of working over by the slugs. I think the only truly slug resistant hosta would be one with concrete leaves.  |
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Post by beanie on Aug 26, 2009 17:42:27 GMT
I think I have the same yellow Hosta, it's called Piedmont Gold, but as far as slugs are concerned they have built in radar for it. very striking when the leaves are new though. Just like butter
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 26, 2009 18:07:48 GMT
You're probably right about the name of that hosta. I seem to remember there was "gold" in its name somewhere. The slugs don't bother mine too much, and you're right about the colour. The one thing about it though is that as the season gets on, the edges of some of the leaves tend to go brown and curl up. I don't know if perhaps it's because its right close up to the patio stones and maybe gets a bit more reflected heat coming off the stones than it might somewhere else. I plan on splitting it next spring and starting a new plant in another spot. It is a really nice hosta.
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 29, 2009 12:00:43 GMT
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Post by Tig on Aug 29, 2009 18:34:26 GMT
Ohh yum! How tasty are those. What variety is the last one TT? I love the crinkly edged leaves on it, very unusual.
x Tig
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Aug 30, 2009 17:57:46 GMT
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 31, 2009 13:29:49 GMT
Lovely selection there, CPB. That bananna plant made me feel a bit homesick. It's not winter hardy there, is it? How do you protect it in the winter?
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Aug 31, 2009 14:53:25 GMT
I cut off the leaves, construct a mesh cage around the trunk TT, then fill it with straw, cover with fleece and put a tray on top to keep the wet out...it's a bit of a song and dance but well worth it.... ;D
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Aug 31, 2009 14:54:26 GMT
TT...what's the plant in the third pic from the top....very pretty ;D
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Post by torontotrini on Aug 31, 2009 17:53:30 GMT
TT...what's the plant in the third pic from the top....very pretty ;D It seems to have 2 common names, CPB; "bugbane" and "snakeroot". It's botanical/horticultural name is Cimicifuga ramosa 'Brunette'. Your number 6 pic is "anisette", isn't it?. I used to have it but had to take it out; way too freely seeding for my small gaden. I had seedlings coming up all over the place, plus the original patch kept getting bigger and bigger. It was also supposed to attract butterflies and bees but it didn't do much of that while I had it. |
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Post by Ruthie on Aug 31, 2009 19:39:40 GMT
Lovely foliage TT. Your garden looks stunning! Flowers are transient but the foliage is with us all year (or all summer depending on the plant) and therefore is equally, if not more, important than flowers. I love foliage and have quite a few plants which are grown primarily for their foliage. I love Hostas too but...............well, same old story, mine are like very unattractive lace by this time of year.
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Sept 2, 2009 18:26:20 GMT
TT...what's the plant in the third pic from the top....very pretty ;D It seems to have 2 common names, CPB; "bugbane" and "snakeroot". It's botanical/horticultural name is Cimicifuga ramosa 'Brunette'. Your number 6 pic is "anisette", isn't it?. I used to have it but had to take it out; way too freely seeding for my small gaden. I had seedlings coming up all over the place, plus the original patch kept getting bigger and bigger. It was also supposed to attract butterflies and bees but it didn't do much of that while I had it. ooh...I know it as agastache 'Golden Jubilee' TT...it is a bit of a thug...but the bees adore it. ;D |
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Post by torontotrini on Sept 3, 2009 14:26:34 GMT
Yes; you're right CPB. It is agastache, golden jubilee. My mistake. And yes, it was a very prolific seeder in my garden so I had to take it out. I don't like unruly children running loose in my garden. ;D
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