U and V daylilies 2024
sherrygirl zone5 N il
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Comments (28)I have learned many, many things about gardening with roses, some that are general to gardening itself and some specific to roses. Thus, some of my discoveries are general (and I still need to remind myself of them from time to time), and some are rose-related only, hopefully they'll help you too: I have two general rules- First, determine which style of gardener you are, and which type of garden you desire. How much time, energy, tolerance for chemical intervention, and area do you have to work with? (i.e. no HT's or spraying for me thank you!) Next, consider function (and this is where size does matter!) in addition to, and perhaps before, aesthetic concerns. What do you wish to achieve, screening out a bad view, the neighbors? Perhaps a canopy of shade and fragrance for a cool sitting spot in summer. Do you need visual excitement for a boring spot in the yard or a restful oasis after a long day at the office? Perhaps your only requirement is pure and simple delight, which is a noble function in itself. Your garden, your choice. And really only one related to roses (that actually translates to my general gardening philosophy)- Roses look best with contrasting texture, structure, and foliage color. Always plant roses with companions unless used as a specimen.(This rule I never forget.) Smaller, but important lessons I've learned specific to roses: Don't plant roses in double or more rows, unless you like to inflict bodily harm upon yourself, especially if you cannot access the garden from both sides. (Thank you for mentioning this Melissa!) Color coordination can be difficult when you have to base your assumptions on plant tags, internet or catalog photos or hearsay. Be prepared to move things around after they bloom in your own garden. Yes, hoovb - daylilies are probably the most difficult to get right. Luckily they are easy to move. Better them than the rose. Restraint can be a good thing! (She said after viewing her entire garden from a long distance vantage point that made it look like a bad acid trip.) Know when to just go with green. Having said all that, here are some examples from my garden taken just this week. Lots of perennials yet to bloom. A mixed border of contrasting colors and textures - my orange and purple garden, not unlike your "crayola" garden! (Note RdV in the foreground - gotta move, first year, lovely blooms, but WRONG color, not purple folks!)There are 6 roses in this bed Function - framing a view of the pergola (covered with Awakening) with Bubble Bath and KO on a fence Contrasting textures - Rotesmeer with miscanthus Coordinating colors - Autumn Sunset and honeysuckle More color harmonies - Carefree Delight with kniphofia Contrasting colors - Westerland, siberian iris and salvia Love this thread, let's hear more!...See MoreUnique U's & Vivacious V's
Comments (13)Edward - Vision of Glory is sometimes darker. But it is definitely lavender and not purple. I've never seen it look like the photo on the Benz website. The photo above may have been taken when temps were in the high 90s, but I'm not sure. It has not been a great performer here, but it might do better if it got more sun. Here's another photo of it from my garden. VISION OF GLORY Debra...See Morenaming daylilies badly
Comments (31)I would think saying Orientals is like other ethnicities calling us Caucasians.....I don't think it is politically incorrect. But then I think we people have become overly sensitive and have gone way overboard with potlitical correctness . I could understand if the term was derogatory but I don't believe it is . Definition of oriental is : o·ri·en·tal ˌôrēˈen(t)l/ adjective 1. of, from, or characteristic of East Asia. What is politically incorrect about that ?...See MoreV daylilies 2019
Comments (52)Brad, Fondly Kin can have different looks. Some days it looks just like your photo and other days it recurves like the above. I haven't paid attention to the weather conditions when it's one way or the other but that might be a factor. Obviously it is much colder here when it's blooming (since it will bloom into September and our Septembers can get cold at night). It's a bit of a chameleon, throwing different forms day to day for me. It's interesting that yours is stable....See Moresherrygirl zone5 N il
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