Hello GPODers! As we speak we’re visiting Rhonda in West Grove, Pennsylvania (Zone 7a), the place the backyard is starting to wind down for the season. However there’s nonetheless a lot to get pleasure from!
Listed below are some pictures of my waning backyard. Begonias, hardy begonias (Begonia grandis, Zones 6–9) my favourite, colchicums (Colchicum cvs., Zones 4–8), tradescantias (Tradescantia cvs., Zones 4–9), toad lilies (Tricyrtis cvs., Zones 4–9), anemones (Anemone hybrids, Zones 4–8), and hostas are on their final legs!
I’ve been attempting to make my gardens extra manageable by permitting some vegetation to take over. The beds with the anemones and hardy begonias don’t have any weeds as a result of there isn’t any room!
Pink Japanese anemones in bloom.
A winding stone path leads by way of extra Japanese anemones, ferns, and different shade-loving vegetation.
These vivid magenta double begonias (Begonia cvs., annual) are nonetheless placing on fairly a present! The weathered urn is a wonderful container for them, and even the scattered petals add slightly shade to the brick patio.
Colchicums are a welcome shock within the fall backyard. Their flowers seem lengthy after their spring foliage has disappeared.
And right here’s a better take a look at Rhonda’s favourite hardy begonias! Their delicate pink flowers mingle with hostas (Hosta cvs., Zones 3–9) and different shade-loving vegetation.
Thanks for sharing your backyard with us, Rhonda! Once I consider fall gardens, pink isn’t normally the primary shade that involves thoughts. This was such a refreshing change from the oranges, yellows, and reds we usually affiliate with the season!
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