Nicotiana knightiana with spires of chartreuse flowers at the Pavilion Garden at Depot Park
The glaucous foliage of Crambe maritima contrast well with the rust colored leaves of Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'
Not a moment too soon, Salvia gargantua finally blooms at Boccelli Garden with the red foliage of Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga' in the backround
Gomphrena 'Strawberry Fields', Nicotiana langsdorffii, Miscanthus 'Silver Shadow' and Cuphea llavea 'Bat Face'
Cuphea llavea 'Bat Face', Perovskia atriplicifolia, Salvia gargantua and Tanacetum vulgare 'Isla Gold'
Persicaria amplexicaulis, Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond', Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' and Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter'
beautiful combinations! Love the snowballs leaves
ReplyDeleteThanks. I was struck by the leaves also.
DeleteWow, that garden looks great! Especially for October. I love the foliage of crambe maritima / sea kale. Is it easy to grow? I'd like to try it in lieu of my lambs ears. What do you think, Michael?
ReplyDeleteLoi
Crambe martima is a great plant for a hell strip or sidewalk. It has been tough, salt tolerant and even self seeds. The seeds are actually ornamental. Give it a try in some difficult location, Loi.
DeleteBeautiful color combinations and so late in the season. The Crambe maritima and syringa are such a surprise.
ReplyDeleteI thought they looked great on our last work day downtown. In the parking lot planting, it also looks great with wine-colored foliage of Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine'.
DeleteNot only are the plant combinations such successes, so are your photos! Thanks for sharing!
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Shenandoah, that is a high compliment coming from you. Your blog photos are stunning. Thanks very much.
DeleteThese are some amazing photos you have. I especially like the shot at depot Park. Keep these great posts coming
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ibukun. I will try toy get a few more posts in before the first frost hits.
ReplyDeleteNice flower interest - seems your area is ripe to add that to the already-appreciated foliage color! (and I caught a peek at some of that foliage...more of that, too, please...nothing like that here!)
ReplyDeleteFoliage season is really stating this week, Dave. It is what makes New England unique.
ReplyDeleteWe use the Lilac 'Miss Kim' quite a bit. It's a great garden size and does not sucker which is a big bonus. We planted it as a hedge which has worked very well.
ReplyDeleteSG,
DeleteI am also a fan of 'Miss Kim'. A hedge is a great idea especially when you experience its heady fragrance in mass! Thanks for commenting.