Hello GPODers!
We’re again in Julie Prince’s beautiful backyard in Albany, Georgia (take a look at Half 1 for those who missed it). Right here’s a refresher on what Julie mentioned about her backyard and its rising situations this yr:
We endured fairly a scorching, dry summer season this yr and are nonetheless very dry. The Limelight hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’, Zones 4–8) dropped all leaves through the week that the day by day warmth index ranged from 108° to 112° regardless of day by day watering. The leaves of many perennials scorched. For sure, we’re having fun with some cooler climate although it’s nonetheless hotter than regular for mid November.
Heat climate within the late season implies that Julie doesn’t have tons of the basic fall foliage colours in her beds, even after most leaves have utterly fallen in northern gardens. Nonetheless, that doesn’t imply her backyard lacks foliage curiosity. Colourful crotons deliver a extra tropical foliage punch, whereas an array of inexperienced vegetation herald all types of cool textures and types.
One other view of this mattress reveals a second, glowing croton and provides a greater have a look at the two-toned boat lilies (Tradescantia spathacea, Zones September 11 or as an annual) within the foreground.
These small crimson dahlia are an actual deal with, however including these rusty steel frogs to the scene makes the spot a lot extra whimsical and enjoyable.
One other curly croton in a pot is the connecting plant that ties collectively vivid yellow marigolds and deep purple (virtually black) candy potato vine.
I featured a few pictures of this variegated blue trumpet vine (Thunbergia grandiflora ‘Variegata’, Zones 8–11 or as an annual) yesterday, and I couldn’t resist sharing another. Julie let me know that this plant has now gone limp and black after a number of nights of freezing temperatures. A complete load of mess to scrub up, however its magnificence within the peak season seems to be to be value it!
One other sensational climber in Julie’s backyard is that this white moonflower (Ipomoea alba, Zones 10–12 or as an annual). These glowing white blooms emerge at nightfall, providing you with a purpose to linger within the backyard even when the nighttime temperatures begin to plunge.
An in depth up of these moonflower blooms reveals the refined yellow-green begin that creates extra dimension and provides to its “glowing” impact.
Within the foliage mattress pictures above, we noticed a tiny glimpse of this unbelievable tree philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum, Zones 9–11), however fortunately Julie additionally offered us this an awesome close-up view. It’s contrasted so properly with extra of these daring boat lilies.
Yesterday we noticed some shut ups of this backyard mattress, focusing in on particular plant pairings and mixtures, however at this time we get a have a look at the larger image. There are such a lot of beautiful vegetation to admire, however I’m equally drawn to the gorgeous orange boulder that rests within the middle. A number of years again I visited Windfall Canyon, which is just a bit over an hour away from the city of Albany that Julie’s backyard will be present in. Dubbed ‘Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon’ it’s an unbelievable pure landmark, in addition to a chief spot to view the orange, crimson and purple soil and rock that may be discovered on this space. What a wonderful piece of nature to have in your backyard, Julie!
As stunning at night time as it’s through the day!
Thanks a lot for sharing your spectacular backyard with us once more, Julie! It’s unbelievable to see your backyard get higher and higher with every passing yr.
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