It's Monday - the last bank holiday of the year and time for 'In A Vase On Monday'. As I was in danger of being edged out of my usual photographic perch by a power washer it was a case of the quickest of snips this morning.
Both snips are from plants that have been badly treated, one by human hand and the other by the elements :
- Rosa 'Boscabel' - this was a new purchase from David Austin in the autumn of 2018. She came in bare root from and was planted in a pot for convenience. This was supposed to be short term and much to my shame she is still in the pot. Even worse than that she had been pushed almost out of sight but still has managed to hold on and flower. I have promised her better. She is a beautiful soft coral pink and has a most pleasant scent.
- Tucked in behind her is a snip of the half-hardy grass 'Panicum capillare 'Sparkling Fountain'. This was grown from seed sown in the greenhouse on 5th March. It certainly more than lives up to its name especially on sunny days. This snip was taken from a plant that was looking most splendid in a pot with companions, until it was knocked sideways in the first of this month's two named storms. Fortunately it has perked up and still lives to tell the tale. It didn't over winter this year so maybe another sowing will be in order next spring.
What a beautiful rose! At this time of year they seem particularly special as their number decreases! Very lovely! Amanda https://therunningwave.blogspot.com/2020/08/a-tangled-vase-on-monday.html
ReplyDeleteThank you Amanda π Rose blooms indeed do seem more special as the year progresses.
DeleteThey look quite at home in the Cider bottle...the rose looks like a frisky belle ready for the party.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the rose is slightly tipsy from any lingering fumes π
DeleteBoscobel was new to me last November, also a bare root, and she is not fully established yet but has produced a small number of flowers in her interesting shade of pink. I could really do with moving her over 6-12" as she is partially obscured by cornus foliage. Your solitary bloom looks perfect and these sparkly grasses look great in a vase but mine (when growing successfully) haven't made much impact in the borders. Glad to know yours survived the storms.
ReplyDeleteIt's a most unique shade of pink Cathy. The grass has been great in pots this year although it didn't too well last year. I have never tried it out in the ground so cant' compare. Will definitely be on next year's seed list.
DeleteIf your rose looks this good under 'neglect,' I wonder what it's capable of when it finds a good spot in your garden? :) Panicum is very common here in the eastern US and will self-sow readily, at least it does here. I let it have a space in one of my beds. Looks a bit like a small corn plant, and I love its tassels.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed Eliza - I think that it will thrive better once given some tender loving care π
DeleteSweet corn comes to mind whenever I look at the panicum but like you I love the tassels which do really sparkle. Hoping though that it doesn't self-seed.
I’ve never had luck with roses so have to admire those of others.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Lulu and for your kind comment π
DeleteThat rose does indeed deserve kinder treatment, Anna!
ReplyDeleteMea culpa Kris - hangs head in shame π
DeleteSuch a pretty rose. It will no doubt do even better when planted out. The wind played havoc here too. Hope your bank holiday was relaxing Anna!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cathy. I will try and do a progress report on the rose next year. Sorry to hear that the winds were cruel to you too. The bank holiday was most enjoyable indeed as far as these days go now that i'm not working π
DeleteThe grass does look like a green version of the sparklers we use to have on bonfire night.
ReplyDeleteThey do have more than a passing resemblance to sparklers Brian and certainly merit their name π
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