tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post2017134746253271759..comments2024-03-27T22:17:28.911-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Blooms in Shade? In July?Beth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-14244414533808275202015-08-08T10:31:59.131-05:002015-08-08T10:31:59.131-05:00Your Asiatic lily is stunning! And hosta... the e...Your Asiatic lily is stunning! And hosta... the easiest plant to grow "up north." I try them out year after year here in TX. If I'm luck enough to keep them alive, they stay very small and rarely flower - completely unlike their behavior in WI. Growing up in Southeaster WI, on a shady property, they were the most reliable plant. I miss their big foliage, and multitude of different varieties. If ever I move back to the frozen tundra, I look forward to having an abundance of hostas again. And who doesn't love a plant that keeps on giving, which you can share with your family and friends? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215678221173950533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-12287941062162526242015-07-25T20:19:25.720-05:002015-07-25T20:19:25.720-05:00Fabulous Beth to see so much that will flower in t...Fabulous Beth to see so much that will flower in the shade...I used to have mostly shade gardens and I would push the envelope and was so rewarded...beautiful flowers and foliage.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-53762193587547687582015-07-22T00:47:59.145-05:002015-07-22T00:47:59.145-05:00I like the lily and pot planting, so interesting.I like the lily and pot planting, so interesting.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-53121102259127434742015-07-21T11:41:36.600-05:002015-07-21T11:41:36.600-05:00The Dead Nettle is so reliable here, but I have to...The Dead Nettle is so reliable here, but I have to keep it in check. We've had a great, near perfect growing season so far. Some of the summer flowers were delayed a bit, which delayed some of the pollinators, but now things are on track. The agricultural crops are thriving this summer, too. Further south, some of the states (Indiana, Illinois, Ohio), had significant flooding, but we didn't have that problem this year. And, thankfully, no drought so far (fingers crossed).Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-17341589605919511502015-07-21T11:36:07.448-05:002015-07-21T11:36:07.448-05:00Yes! The hummingbirds love the Fuchsias, and when ...Yes! The hummingbirds love the Fuchsias, and when they trail over the side of a hanging basket, they're in the perfect position for the hummingbirds to reach up for nectar. One of these days, I'll get a decent photo of them doing this. Your sunbirds are gorgeous, too. Here's a photo of one with a Fuchsia, so I guess they must like them, as well: <a href="http://shutr.bz/1Kikopj" rel="nofollow">http://shutr.bz/1Kikopj</a>.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-32346178178144196932015-07-21T11:27:33.515-05:002015-07-21T11:27:33.515-05:00Thanks, Helene. You certainly have experience with...Thanks, Helene. You certainly have experience with Lilies and yours are stunning! And, I agree, the shade can help to prolong the blooms--especially during hot summers. My Markinka Fuchsias are blooming profusely now. I think they liked our cooler-than-normal June. We are about to hit an extended hot spell, so it will be interesting to see how they adapt. Sometimes, they go a little dormant in the middle of the summer, but revive in the fall. Thanks for the tip last year that the Fuchsia fruits are edible. They're quite tasty!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-35936522482465220182015-07-21T11:13:22.618-05:002015-07-21T11:13:22.618-05:00Yes, that is fascinating, Deb. Actea is spreading ...Yes, that is fascinating, Deb. Actea is spreading here and definitely thriving! Both the Actea and Ligularia plants were here when we moved in. The Ligularia performs better with plenty of moisture and doesn't like a high heat/drought combo. The Hostas were also here when we moved in. Frankly there were so many of them that the extensive damage done by rabbits, voles, and slugs each year hardly makes a dent. The previous owner must have planted a huge quantity of Hostas! And of course, the groupings expand each year.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40475834233287866122015-07-21T11:05:56.259-05:002015-07-21T11:05:56.259-05:00Thanks, Hannah. I've found that the weeds are ...Thanks, Hannah. I've found that the weeds are simply different in the shade. Several of our most difficult invasive plants here in this part of the world are actually shade-loving plants (Garlic Mustard, Creeping Bellflower, the Helleborine Orchid). The fragrant Hosta flowers are wonderful--which reminds me, I should check mine for scent. ;-) The double-flowering Impatiens have been more successful for me in recent years because the singles seem to be more susceptible to Downy Mildew.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-28044449240539881262015-07-21T10:59:42.676-05:002015-07-21T10:59:42.676-05:00Thank you, Chloris! I don't recall having a pr...Thank you, Chloris! I don't recall having a problem with a lily beetle. I think earwigs and Japanese beetles can be a problem with lilies, but they seem to be more of a problem in my potager, where I use Marsh Hay instead of bark mulch.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-50415500068349110682015-07-21T10:56:22.728-05:002015-07-21T10:56:22.728-05:00Very true, Jason. We do what we can with dappled s...Very true, Jason. We do what we can with dappled sun that we have. ;-) Some plants simply don't bloom as prolifically in shade, or they often have smaller blooms in shade, but sometimes that can be a good thing. And many plants (like the Lilies) seem to adapt. In the past, I've gone overboard with the Cordylines in the centers of pots. This year I only bought two, to create more diversity in the pots.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-68378622599416117162015-07-21T10:50:39.504-05:002015-07-21T10:50:39.504-05:00Thanks, Margaret. North-facing, shady areas can be...Thanks, Margaret. North-facing, shady areas can be tricky, indeed! The Lilies were healthy and colorful this year. Mine are finished blooming now, but some Daylilies are just coming on. Summer fun continues!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-32425310464889949372015-07-21T10:48:15.196-05:002015-07-21T10:48:15.196-05:00Hi Susie: Some Hostas have longer vase lives than ...Hi Susie: Some Hostas have longer vase lives than others. For some reason, it seems the giant-leafed dark green and bluish varieties have heartier blooms. I'm sure it varies more than that, but that seems to be the case with my Hostas. Also, if I catch the stems when they're just beginning to flower, they seem to last longer (often the case for many cut flowers). This is the first time I've tried a Fuchsia directly in the ground. It seems to be working well so far. It's petite, but that spot doesn't have abundant space.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-46632005975388942512015-07-21T10:43:33.886-05:002015-07-21T10:43:33.886-05:00Thanks, Kathleen. It's always a pleasure to vi...Thanks, Kathleen. It's always a pleasure to visit your stunning blog! There's plentiful green in this shady garden, with patches of other colors here and there. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40110805462927221642015-07-21T10:39:45.972-05:002015-07-21T10:39:45.972-05:00I understand. That's the aspect of this garden...I understand. That's the aspect of this garden, too. I know I keep recommending the Bugbane. But it's probably my most reliable, drought-tolerant, shade-loving plant. It has a strong odor, but I suppose that helps keep some of the bad bugs away. Ligularia, also a shade-lover, seems to prefer more moisture. It blooms quickly and goes dormant during a drought.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45205731180011180472015-07-21T10:27:57.137-05:002015-07-21T10:27:57.137-05:00Thanks, Ricki. I started out planting the lilies h...Thanks, Ricki. I started out planting the lilies here and there, but over the years, as the rabbits have nibbled them to the ground, I've moved most of them to one area, with strong double fencing all around them. I make do with the limited speckles of sun on this property. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-12214899998668693102015-07-21T10:24:57.771-05:002015-07-21T10:24:57.771-05:00Thanks, Carla. The Hostas form the architecture of...Thanks, Carla. The Hostas form the architecture of this garden. It seems the previous owner used them to demarcate the edges of the garden, and it seems to work here. If I were starting from scratch, I'm not sure I would plant so many, but they are easy care here.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-34795366806886363632015-07-21T08:42:24.989-05:002015-07-21T08:42:24.989-05:00Oh, these are all beautiful images. Love the Dead ...Oh, these are all beautiful images. Love the Dead Nettle flowers; they look so exotic. Right now I have almost nothing blooming. Everything that wants to survive is going dormant so all your lush growth and bright colours are an extra special treat to see. Thank you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-71230304620222685062015-07-20T16:26:46.677-05:002015-07-20T16:26:46.677-05:00hummingbirds like fuchsias?
I need to watch quiet...hummingbirds like fuchsias? <br />I need to watch quietly if our sunbirds do too.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-605962217142399002015-07-19T23:02:35.845-05:002015-07-19T23:02:35.845-05:00Lovely shade flowers Beth, so much colour! My expe...Lovely shade flowers Beth, so much colour! My experience with lilies is that most of them do better in semi shade or full shade, with only a few exceptions. I grow Lilium regale in full shade and they are very happy there and flower for much longer than in sun. Marenka is a lovely fuchsia, I have it too and although I don’t have any hummingbirds, the bees love mine. And your Hyacinth Bean vine is just gorgeous, I remember the flowers from last year :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-63083125248868760662015-07-19T18:21:27.637-05:002015-07-19T18:21:27.637-05:00It is interesting to see what blooms in the shade ...It is interesting to see what blooms in the shade for you! I had high hopes for actea, but it perished. Same with ligularia. I can grow some annual fuchsia and, of course, hosta, which, as you said, was easy to take for granted…until the voles discovered it! I lost count of the number of hostas I have lost to voles. I hesitate to plant them in the ground now, though I can put them in bottomless plastic pots and sink those in the ground.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-80251686931065471982015-07-18T16:25:54.316-05:002015-07-18T16:25:54.316-05:00I love all your shade garden plants. I've not...I love all your shade garden plants. I've noticed that shade gardens here have fewer weed problems so I've been working on some. Your hostas are so lovely, I've noticed how some are very good bloomers, and some with white flowers are even fragrant. I like the little Impatiens flowers that look like little rosebuds, I find them hard to keep alive. So cute!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-52039539784084872842015-07-18T02:43:25.434-05:002015-07-18T02:43:25.434-05:00What an interesting selection of shade plants and ...What an interesting selection of shade plants and as always, great photos. Your lily is so beautiful and no sign of damage, do you get lily beetle there?chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-17998654800146050612015-07-17T18:10:49.325-05:002015-07-17T18:10:49.325-05:00My experience is that many more plants can grow th...My experience is that many more plants can grow than we generally expect in what might be considered "shade". If the shade is dappled, or if there is a bit of strong afternoon sun, the number of plant possibilities expands dramatically. I really like your Cordyline!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-66699554635848983162015-07-17T12:38:27.100-05:002015-07-17T12:38:27.100-05:00That's a beautiful lily & you've done ...That's a beautiful lily & you've done a wonderful job with your pots. I'll have to keep those selections in mind as I want to place some pots on my front porch at some point & it is on the north side of our house.<br /><br />Hostas are one of my favourite plants - there are so many different varieties to choose from and I love them all!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45475697624941935072015-07-17T10:59:03.682-05:002015-07-17T10:59:03.682-05:00I didn't know that Hosta flower spikes did wel...I didn't know that Hosta flower spikes did well in arrangements! I have so many of them in the north facing shade garden and it never occurred to me to use them inside—thanks for that tip. You garden is looking lovely. I've not success with a freestanding Fucsias, but seeing yours make me want to try again. Love, Susiesusantroccoloauthor.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232991943865499133noreply@blogger.com