Shade doesn't offer much color so every year I need to add a little for the summer.
Just found a hidden white columbine.
Started from seed trade..she called it 'White very ruffled'.
Flowers are not lobed or projected on the back side. Go figure.
Must learn to save my own seeds. I'll be glad to share.
Being that I was so jealous of Marnie's 'Pinky Winky' and me not having any pink or red columbine...
well just had to buy a few. 'Swan Red and White' half price...yay !
A few Knock Out Roses.
One of many nests in our yard. I think because I feed them in the winter
that they now think it's their home. Bird Jay right ?
And, lovely colors they are! I love the white columbine!
ReplyDeleteGreat shade garden. It looks so peaceful and inviting. No wonder the birds nest there.
ReplyDeleteCameron
Lovely shade garden! I have lots of shade so I'm always looking for inspiration. -Jackie
ReplyDeleteI love your use of colour and that urn in the first picture. All works together so well.
ReplyDeleteLovely columbines!
ReplyDeleteHey Patsi girl ! .. I love the white columbine ! .. I think white shimmering in the shade is a perfect eye catcher ... those columbines amaze me all the time with such a pretty flower structure .. My Black Barlow is going to break bud soon and that wows me too !
ReplyDeleteI can never find Knockout roses anywhere .. I wonder why .. jeeze !
Love your shade garden. Lots of color and texture and the tall pot adds just the right finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteYour white columbine is so elegant. I will have to look for a white for my woodland garden. I tried starting some columbines from seed inside this year but had no luck.
Marnie
Love the columbines. Are those impatiens in your shade garden? We always add some kind of color to our little patch of shade for the summer. Usually coleus I grow from seed.
ReplyDeleteHi Patsi, after reading your comment on my blog I wanted to reply. Regarding sedum, it isn't the leaves but the stems that root. I probably didn't explain it very well. Take the stem that has been cut off and remove the bottom leaves. Then stick the stems into potting soil and they will root. Keep the soil slightly damp but not wet.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
I just love the second rose photo- what is the variety? That is the type of rose I wanted for my yard, but ended up with something quite different! I'm not much of a rose person, but I love the old fashioned ones that lay open and flat like yours!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteI love columbines.....I have grown some green apples and chocolate soldier this year. At the moment they are just leaves....perhaps they will bloom next year...I do hope so....
ReplyDeleteLovely bird shots.....
Sue,
ReplyDeleteLike I said...I should learn to save seeds.
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Cameron,
You're right about the shade being inviting to birds. Good coverage durning the winter.
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Ellie Mae,
Thanks for visiting.
Not sure if I can give any inspiration. But I do have mostly shade!
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Hermes,
Shade can be so boring...need to add interest.
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Rosemary,
Short lived but do add needed color.
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Joy,
I have to come by.
I believe "knock out roses" can be ordered on line and they work in zone 5.
Your garden is stunning, Patsi. Shade gardening is my favorite and yours looks great. Happy weekend gardening!
ReplyDeleteMarnie,
ReplyDeleteWhite would be good for a woodland garden.
Starting indoors from seed is tricky. I got about 1/3 of mine to germinate about 4 years ago despite doing it wrong. Got it... about the sedum. Thanks again.
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Victoria,
I hear coleus are easy to start. I've done clipping in potting mix that took well.
Tessa,
ReplyDeleteRainbow Knock Out 'Pink Radcor'. You can order on line if you can't find at a local garden mart.
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Kate,
Thanks.
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Cheryl,
Not crazy about waiting a year for blooms...but it's usualy worth it. Sounds like a great selection.
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Joey,
Boy, do I got shade ! Thanks.
Your shade garden is nice & colorful. I rely on interesting foliage combinations in mine at this time of the year. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Patsi, I am trying to add more bright spots to my shade garden...so I am going to take a few hints from yours! gail
ReplyDeleteSoon as I can I have to go get some Pinky Winky seeds or plants! My aunt would LOVE those! Her nickname is Pinki.
ReplyDeleteRachael,
ReplyDeleteFoliage is about all you get right now...the perennials are just about spent.Like to save space for some annual color.
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Gail,
Since I have so much shade...the annuals are needed.
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Genie,
That is a cute name. Welcome back kiddo...hope you're well.
Looks like a blue jay to me. What a great shot!
ReplyDeleteI love the red and white columbine. I'm kind of kicking myself for not getting one when I had the chance! Thanks for sharing your pics with us! Great blog!
ReplyDeleteTina,
ReplyDeleteDidn't see the parent till a few days ago...guess it had to be a blue jay.
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Heather,
Thanks for the visit,glad you enjoyed my blog. I want more columbine but I'm running out of room. :)
absolutely beautiful!! So different from what we see down in Texas!
ReplyDeleteYou have quite the beautiful garden going over there, Patsi! :-) It was fun to see what's happening.
ReplyDeleteJean,
ReplyDeleteI believe our spring bulbs are annuals in Texas but so many of are annuals are prennials where you live....not that's not fair !
Glad you enjoyed.
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Shady,
Right now we have a lot of green....I always over plant. Need to do lots of pruning !