It all kicked off last Sunday. Been waiting for a long time, I had. Months, in fact.
The weeks of dreary rain ended and thus began a very cold week. To be sure, the wait was worth enduring, and extra clothing layers were duly donned for daily walks, good gardening and some cycling. Purely on health & safety grounds one cycling trip was abandoned. As I was already in my cycling longs and thermal tops, it seemed the perfect gardening attire while I spent time pottering in the potting shed.
In conclusion, it was a cold beginning to the week and midweek was colder. Well worth waiting for, I said to myself.
Looking around the cold garden, there are some items of interest. Here are just six…
1. Kalanchoe
I’ll begin with Kalanchoe, my Christmas indoor kitchen window gift. It came in a tiny pot as part of a snowman scene, so I got it to the potting shed for an upgrade. It’s now back inside, the best place to be this week.
2. Rose Hip
Out in the extreme cold, the blossom on the rose has moved on to old-age reality.
It was a beautiful rose. Still beautiful, in a different way. Old age and death is part of the cycle.
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3. Nandina Again
Featured several times over the years, this time it’s got something ugly in front of it. A dead something-or-other. No matter.
4. Another Nandina
This one is Nandina domestica. I guess you can deduct I like them in pots. No doubt they’d do better in the ground. No matter, they’re OK as they are. What do I like about them? It’s the mixed leaf colour. This cold weather will bring on the redness.
5. Camellia Again
Buds appearing on the Camellia Spring Festival. Two years ago I wondered if this plant was ever going to do its thing.
6. Lysmachia
I loved the light-green trailing habit of Lysmachia from last July onwards. I have it on my seed order wish list. To my surprise, it rooted profusely in the patio cracks. It is not hardy, so I’ve got dozens of offspring sitting snug in the glasshouse. That’s saved me a tenner next summer. More importantly, I’ve a sense of satisfaction that I can’t put a price on.
Summary
Lysmachia, rose hip, camellia, Kalanchoe and Nandina x2
In Other News
Not exactly the best time to display the ice cream signs. I cycled 70km during the week. Cold but exhilarating. Ice cream: cold but I wasn’t tempted.
Pop over to Jim’s Site to discover more Six-on-Saturday updates. Until next time, I hope you get to enjoy some time in the garden.
P.
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I love that you can still find color in your garden. Cold here too—and 10” of snow too, with more to come.
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Oh, I’d LOVE snow like that, but probably for a few days only. The garden plants certainly wouldn’t!
In fairness, colour is tiny. 🤔 Looks good though when photographed up close.
Stay warm! There’s more to come. 😜
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Love the seedling bonus for you.
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Yes, it’s great to discover these little wins, Rosie.
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I love the colours of the nandina with the colorful cordylines behind it too… The camellia is at about the same stage in Normandy, and the buds are all swollen!
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One of my favourite cordylines, Fred. ‘Ruby Dazzler’.
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The Kalanchoe flowers are pretty – that was a nice gift. I love the colours of the Nandinas – they must brighten up the garden. Mine looks mud-coloured, with the occasional splash of green at the moment! I wouldn’t be tempted by an ice cream in January either but if that’s a really cute station cafe in a converted carriage, I’d be popping in for a hot drink and a cake or scone!
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