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| I know that we are barely into August but there is no doubt that my garden (and maybe yours?) is beginning an overall decline as we head towards Autumn. So right now I am indoors and it is late at night and I am mulling over the inventory of the plants which have just begun to flower for the first time or maybe better still, are still to flower. JUST STARTED - Helianthus "Lemon Queen" STILL TO HAPPEN - "Monkshood" What about you i.e. what haven't I listed that has *just* started to flower for you for the first time and what is still to come? |
This post was edited by rouge21 on Mon, Aug 5, 13 at 17:02
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| Just started--Pardancandas, Calamintha, Leadwort, To come: Asters of several types, Persicaria 'Crimson Beauty', Coreopsis tripteris, Lycoris sprengeri (bulb), Colchicums (bulbs), |
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| Just started: phlox paniculata Coming: casa blanca lilies,acidantheras,asters,helianthus+sedums |
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| The late spring and wonderfully mild summer in my area has caused a bit of a muddle with some things starting earlier than normal and others later than normal. Just starting: Still to come: Plants that have been going on strong for weeks and still likely to be in glorious full bloom till hard frosts: A few miscellaneous plants that have been blooming strongly for an extended period and still look great but which are relatively new to me so I don't really know when they will finish: |
This post was edited by ispahan on Mon, Aug 5, 13 at 23:15
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| My liatris ligulastylis is just starting to show some color. I'm hoping the deer didn't munch too heavily on my New England Asters. Annual Monarda citriodora hasn't bloomed yet, nor my Agastache. Though, tha Agastache may not get enough sun. Great thread. We can all add more blooms at any part of the season. Though, I use annuals to keep things blooming all summer. Martha |
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| Just started: Disco Belle and Luna hardy hibiscuses Aster 'Monch' 'Paul Farges' (a.k.a. 'Summer Snow) clematis colorful fruit on Viburnum opulus kirengeshoma Not started yet: Still going strong: There is lots of color out there and more to come. I'd need to do a WALAT to come up with an accurate list - this is actually one of the peak showy times for the garden here! |
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| Waiting to come: * Hardy hibiscus (always well worth the wait!) |
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| Yes, the cold spring (snow in May) did some very odd things to the natural progression of the garden. Usually, my peak is early to mid July, but I'm experiencing that now. We've complained in great detail about how ratty dayliles look towards the end of the summer, but this year mine look great and are still going strong. Still to come: I like how this season turned out. There should be very little down time with blooms. Kevin |
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| I always like to keep up with my garden center visits throughout the year :) a good center will keep things stocked up and when you hit a lull in the garden you can just look for something in bloom that will help things out. Be a little cautious in the box stores, a lot of their "plant material" tends to be from out of state and not as in season as a local place might have. A lot of great suggestions but I don't think anyone has mentioned ornamental grasses. I've got plenty of late bloomers that look good till the snow flies. Miscanthus, panicum, Korean feather grass, Muhly grass (a little too late for my zone) those would all be good choices. |
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| UPDATE as of August 26 - a couple of "Monkshood" |
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| Still blooming: Clematis 'Prince Charles', 'Durandii', 'Mrs. Robert Brydon', 'Princess Diana', 'Gravetye Beauty', pitcheri hybrid Agastache rupestris Penstemon 'Sweet Joanne' Geranium 'Jolly Bee', 'Orkney Cherry' Stokesia (either 'Klaus Jelitto' or 'Bluestone') Campanula 'Samantha', 'Blue Clips' or something similar Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky', 'Quick Fire' H. arborescens 'Annabelle' various unnamed tall phlox various Helenium, including 'Mardi Gras' and several types from a mix Coreopsis 'Route 66' I think Lonicera 'Major Wheeler' Achilea filipendulina 'Coronation Gold' Still to come: C. Samantha has bloomed since some time in July. |
This post was edited by nhbabs on Mon, Aug 26, 13 at 18:31
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| Still blooming madly with no signs of stopping: Calamintha nepeta Geranium 'Rozanne' Geranium erianthum (surprisingly has been blooming all summer) Pycnanthemum muticum Agastache 'Blue Blazes' Agastache 'Blue Fortune' Agastache rupestris Patrinia scabiosifolia Thalictrum 'Splendide' Several tall phlox types starting second flush Helenium 'Mardi Gras' and 'Zimbelstern' Rudbeckia 'Rubinstern' Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou' Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Red' Corydalis lutea Just revving up into full beauty: Getting ready to bloom (almost but not quite there yet): Still to come: Honorable mention: Hemerocallis 'Autumn Minaret'--nearing the end, but a lovely late season performer. Mine was just planted last fall, so I am hoping for a longer bloom season next year. Lycoris chinensis, longituba, squamigera and sprengeri--none of these bloom all at once for me but all have been sending up periodic bloom stems throughout August. Clematis 'Betty Corning'--my new favorite clematis and fragrant to boot! Mine was just planted this spring, so is not yet established. It has not been blooming continuously but has so far produced three waves of scented, elegant blooms. |
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- Posted by prairiemoon2 zone 6a/MA (My Page) on Tue, Aug 27, 13 at 12:30
| All I can say is, I'm expecting to see a lot of photos of all these Fall plants! My garden is winding down and depending on all of you to keep the photos coming. :-) |
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- Posted by spedigrees z4VT (spedigre@sover.net) on Tue, Aug 27, 13 at 13:29
| I'm waiting only for my bright pink asters. They are pretty much the last hurrah in my gardens before sugar maple foliage takes over the show. |
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| Penstemon Sweet Joanne and Stokesia. |
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| Phlox which will bloom longer if I deadhead, and a Thalictrum/meadow rue (don't remember species) which gently seeds around. |
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| My seed-grown dwarf crepe myrtles are just coming into full bloom ("dwarf" is a relative term, seeing that the ones at the back of the garden are nearly seven feet tall). The 'Little Chief' reds in their first year have yet to show buds, but I'm hoping for a preview of things to come before frost. |
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- Posted by SunnyBorders 5A (My Page) on Sat, Aug 31, 13 at 16:48
| Main two: New England asters and Arend's monkshood. Currently lots of helenium. Picture today: one of "my" gardens - actually my customer's, (Mrs L.'s). |
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| Incredible picture 'SB'! Which helenium is the one shown? |
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| Penstemon Sweet Joanne and Stokesia. I had SJ for a couple of seasons and it bloomed forever...until frost. But it was iffy getting through the winter and it slowly but surely disappeared. How long does your Stokesia flower for...it is such a pretty flower. |
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- Posted by SunnyBorders 5A (My Page) on Sat, Aug 31, 13 at 17:18
| Rouge, I bought the origin plant maybe 25 years ago, with no label. Wouldn't do it nowadays! Still from the colour, the potential height (have it growing at six foot elsewhere) and from when I bought it, I think it must be 'Sonnenwunder'. |
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| It is breathtaking in the picture you have posted. When it is convenient I would love to see a closeup. |
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- Posted by SunnyBorders 5A (My Page) on Sat, Aug 31, 13 at 18:34
| It's nice (and relatively easier) to deal with big areas, Rouge, than our own smallish garden. Think you have a big area too. Will get close-up, as sunniness permits. I really like helenium, but think it's a relatively high maintenance perennial (viz. regular division (maybe every three years), with soil upgrading required), also moisture. |
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| Just starting: Anemone, robutissima Dahlias Solidago 'Fireworks' in full sun Waiting For Anemone, Japanese Asters Brugmansia Cana, planted late Clematis 'Sweet Autumn' Crocus, fall blooming Delphinium, rebloom Eupatorium 'Chocolate' Grasses, ornamental Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' Monkshoods Mums, mammoth Solidago 'Fireworks', in part shade Tricyrtis
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| Anxiously awaiting sweet autumn clematis! It takes over the garden but I let it. The honeybees love it! This shot shows it rambling across the fence and up the farmers porch and also down into the garden bed smothering a spirea. It is going to bloom profusely as it does every year. |
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| Anxiously awaiting sweet autumn clematis! It takes over the garden but I let it. So me too 'thyme'! Mine is opening as we speak. Be sure to post a picture or two of yours and I will do similarly. |
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| Still to come: Calico aster, Short's aster, and Cimicifuga 'Hillside Black Beauty'. |
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| I had anemone "honoring jobert' years ago and loved it. When I started the gardens in my new home I never planted them again. Simply forgot about her. But a couple years ago I added them to the garden. They are almost ready! Not sure how I could have forgotten that beauty! |
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| Just starting: Asters Harrington's Pink, Alma Potske (sp?), September Ruby, Purple Dome, yellow mum whose name I don't remember, Cheryl something-or-other. Still to happen: My memory is bad! My Helenium always blooms in late June, never in autumn. |
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| And now our "Hotlips" is doing its late summer thing:
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