Hey GPODers! As we speak we’re again within the flower-filled backyard of Heidi Weirether. We first noticed her backyard a little bit earlier on in the summertime (you examine take a look at that submit right here: Heidi’s Colourful Backyard in Fairfield County) and it’s unimaginable to see how a lot has modified in a month’s time! As with a lot of the northeast this yr, Heidi is experiencing unimaginable hydrangea blooms—however that’s simply the tip of the floral iceberg in her sensational backyard:
Seems to be prefer it’s a banner yr for all of Heidi’s flowers. We’re getting the primary peaks of lovely blue hydrangeas (love the mixture of mophead and lacecap), however the shasta daisies (Leucanthemum × superbum, Zones 5–9) are giving them an actual run for his or her cash.
Flowers for so far as the attention can see! The best way Heidi massed these crops at totally different heights lets you see the assorted layers of coloration, however I’m additionally transfixed by the best way these beds appear to be rolling waves of flowers crashing towards the facet of her backyard shed.
In Heidi’s earlier submission we noticed a sprinkle of oriental poppy blooms (Papaver orientale, Zones 3–7) sharing the stage with spires of foxglove and pops of pink peonies, however right here some breadseed poppies (Papaver somniferum, annual) are doing all of the heavy lifting. Although that is gentle work for a plant in so many attractive colours and with a second-show within the type of their unimaginable seed heads.
Whereas Heidi’s speciality is certainly flowers, she doesn’t skimp on the incredible foliage. This lengthy border options nearly each coloration within the rainbow, however it’s all anchored to a base of daring foliage from two unimaginable ligularias. The darkish coloration of Britt-Marie Crawford (Ligularia dentata ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’, Zones 4–9) offers a pleasant distinction whereas ‘Bottle Rocket’ (Ligularia x ‘Bottle Rocket’, Zones 4–9) provides thrilling texture with its serrated leaves.
One more hydrangea I’ve seen this yr completely lined within the largest blooms. With its multitude of colours all coming from one plant, I’m assuming that is the all the time spectacular L.A. Dreamin’ bigleaf (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lindsey Anne’, Zones 5–10). And what could be extra traditional than putting it behind a brilliant white picket fence? It’s the right hardscape pairing for a shrub sporting so many colours.
The place flowers abound, pollinators are certain to observe. This brilliant bee balm seems to have been a fan favourite with a hummingbird and swallowtail butterfly each paying a go to. What an unimaginable second to seize, Heidi!
Lastly, an lovely helper giving some bight pink impatiens a much-needed drink in the course of the scorching July days we’ve been experiencing in Connecticut. A real mini gardener within the making!
Thanks for sharing your unimaginable backyard with us once more, Heidi! It’s such a deal with to see what you have got blooming, and I hope we get to see your area proceed to remodel by means of the seasons.
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