tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post7083842666619583788..comments2023-07-04T02:23:07.500-07:00Comments on Rhone Street Gardens: Whaddya Think?scottweberpdxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-51049181880874567172013-04-16T15:38:32.684-07:002013-04-16T15:38:32.684-07:00physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'which you c...physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'which you can coppice it for size control! That would look gorgeous!ALnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-35683057446970638882013-04-10T18:07:26.764-07:002013-04-10T18:07:26.764-07:00I can't decide which I like the best, but I am...I can't decide which I like the best, but I am not a canna fan. Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-83622998236045841432013-04-08T07:31:23.948-07:002013-04-08T07:31:23.948-07:00Awww, you're too nice, Heather ;-) I have to ...Awww, you're too nice, Heather ;-) I have to say, there's nothing "wrong" with it the way it is....but you know how it is, we are never happy, right!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-6174253845992324092013-04-08T07:30:43.807-07:002013-04-08T07:30:43.807-07:00OMG...how I wish!!! I can barely keep Ligularia al...OMG...how I wish!!! I can barely keep Ligularia alive in full shade at my house...our dry summer winds just dessicate it :-(scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-30647454811568245962013-04-08T07:30:11.576-07:002013-04-08T07:30:11.576-07:00Hi Jen...so glad to have you visit...I hope you st...Hi Jen...so glad to have you visit...I hope you stop by again soon...and anytime I'm next to those two gardeners is a good day ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-7460363321368515342013-04-08T07:29:33.314-07:002013-04-08T07:29:33.314-07:00That's definitely a problem with those Pennise...That's definitely a problem with those Pennisetums, isn't it...you have a fairly large area of bare dirt that you have to look at for several months before they really get up to size! I'll have to look up the Trachelium...sounds gorgeous!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-28056378993957058442013-04-08T07:28:10.552-07:002013-04-08T07:28:10.552-07:00The scary thing is, as much as I want to make the ...The scary thing is, as much as I want to make the soil better, since our house sits on it, I'm afraid of making it too light...and not being able to suppor our house...is that just me being paranoid (it wouldn't be the first time)!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-62744723292510141592013-04-08T07:27:05.975-07:002013-04-08T07:27:05.975-07:00'Vertigo' is to die for, Jane...I think yo...'Vertigo' is to die for, Jane...I think you'd love it! You and Grace both Mentioned the Ninebark...perhaps I'll look into it more...I may have to call you for pruning advice, I'm horrible with shrubs!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-44446729931661292672013-04-08T07:25:51.858-07:002013-04-08T07:25:51.858-07:00Hahaha...those are all great ideas, Grace! I would...Hahaha...those are all great ideas, Grace! I would dearly love to have a Sambucus or Ninebark there...but I'm AWFUL at pruning (read, a big weeny) that I'm afraid they'll get too big for the space. I actually had dark Sedums there a few years ago, and they totally died (which is CRAZY, right)!!! I LOVE the idea of the Gaura, and actually looked at them this weekend at the nursery...almost bought one....but do you think it will be too much "fine" texture along with everything else???scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-23000098408256670432013-04-08T07:23:33.581-07:002013-04-08T07:23:33.581-07:00YES! So glad for your rain...I was so relieved las...YES! So glad for your rain...I was so relieved last week when we finally got some rain too...it had been too long!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-66618907715992914012013-04-08T07:23:04.724-07:002013-04-08T07:23:04.724-07:00OMG, Ben...would you believe that's exactly wh...OMG, Ben...would you believe that's exactly what I had planted here a few years ago! It got big and beautiful, but flopped horribly. I don't know what it is, but Fennel HATES my garden...which is a shame, because I love it in other people's gardens and would love to be able to grow it :-(scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-38906262039012808342013-04-08T07:22:03.249-07:002013-04-08T07:22:03.249-07:00You know what, Jason, 'Shenandoah' was my ...You know what, Jason, 'Shenandoah' was my first choice for that spot! I also prefer them to exotics, as a rule, but I was afraid that what the space really needed was a bit "bolder" texture to break up all the fine textures. I still haven't totally decided, but as I walked around this weekend again, the idea of more Panicums (you can never have too many) was VERY appealing!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-20252283672453274472013-04-08T07:20:37.241-07:002013-04-08T07:20:37.241-07:00That's exactly what I was thinking, Fairfax......That's exactly what I was thinking, Fairfax...the Pennisetums may very well over-winter if they are in the ground (especially if mulched with leaves)!<br /><br />D_Y...absolutely, I'm going to give it a try in the ground and see what happens...it's worth a try, right?scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-6196844507766940432013-04-08T07:19:24.822-07:002013-04-08T07:19:24.822-07:00Good to know, Linda...perhaps I'll have to rev...Good to know, Linda...perhaps I'll have to revisit my feelings on Phormiums ;-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-85194786055725384902013-04-08T07:18:48.684-07:002013-04-08T07:18:48.684-07:00Hmmmm...I hadn't thought of that...I'll ha...Hmmmm...I hadn't thought of that...I'll have to give them a look next time I'm at the nursery :-)scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-26668073949316505912013-04-06T20:49:47.253-07:002013-04-06T20:49:47.253-07:00Oh my - seriously? I don't even see what you ...Oh my - seriously? I don't even see what you mean. Everything looks perfect to me!!!!!!!!!!!!Heather/xericstylehttp://www.xericstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-438417332565165642013-04-06T15:30:35.515-07:002013-04-06T15:30:35.515-07:00how about Ligularias or farfugiums
how about Ligularias or farfugiums<br />Alnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-72171263443549667162013-04-06T11:32:54.364-07:002013-04-06T11:32:54.364-07:00Scott, just a note to say hi and thanks. - I found...Scott, just a note to say hi and thanks. - I found you yesterday - yesterday!! Your garden is gorgeous gorgeous. I've popped you up on the toolbar next to Margaret and Nan.Jenhttp://www.seaandstone.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-21922477819523269082013-04-05T17:11:08.543-07:002013-04-05T17:11:08.543-07:00I'm not sure exactly how it would do, I think ...I'm not sure exactly how it would do, I think it might be floppy and the foliage might end up more green than purple, and it's a reseeder but I could see you having the purplish Trachelium that Annie's Annuals sells. It's pretty nice, not sure if it has winter interest. I could see one finding a home somewhere in your garden. Also, I like the suggestions of a lace leaf black Sambucus or a black Physocarpus. They both look pretty sweet if you control the size and shape a bit. They both like clay pretty well. But I also think you're doing pretty well already, so you're instincts are probably right about the Pennisetum. In my experience the pennisetums do leaf out really late.ryanhttp://drystonegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-26243450083594807432013-04-04T23:16:14.801-07:002013-04-04T23:16:14.801-07:00You ever think about adding gypsum?
I had a reall...You ever think about adding gypsum?<br /><br />I had a really intractable clay spot in my garden, and six months after adding gypsum and putting loads of redwood mulch on it, the spot was light and airy and fluffy and a delight to work with. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-66371061350176795152013-04-04T21:57:37.912-07:002013-04-04T21:57:37.912-07:00LOVE that 'Vertigo'. I get weak in the kne...LOVE that 'Vertigo'. I get weak in the knees looking at your photo of it. Must. Have. In fact, how did I miss it when visiting your garden?<br /><br />I agree that the canna, lovely as it is, is not the thing and will crumple into a brown mess at the first hint of frost, if not sooner. Several people have already mentioned a dark Sambucus. How about a dark Physocarpus, say 'Summer Wine'? With ruthless pruning it could be perfect, and it's quite drought tolerant.MulchMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-82956601619609951472013-04-04T11:18:32.101-07:002013-04-04T11:18:32.101-07:00Bronze Fennel would work but you must deadhead it ...Bronze Fennel would work but you must deadhead it or you'll have a bazillion babies. What about Persicaria 'Red Dragon'? You'd have bulk, dark foliage, contrast and you can clip it back to keep it bushy. Of course no winter interest... Weigela 'Wine and Roses.' If you planted a Smoke Bush you could keep it small by cutting it down to the ground every winter. Ditto for Sambucus 'Black Lace' Nine Bark or Catalpa--to color-echo 'Tiger Eyes.' Pink flowered Gaura would give you the pink flowers and dark foliage. There are dark foliaged Sedums (like 'Autumn Joy'only burgundy). You could plant a big fat dark-foliaged Dahlia there too. Or a Castor plant... Oh, I'm having fun with this Scott. I must say your garden is absolutely gorgeous and anything you choose is going to look wonderful there. Please keep us posted. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-7432172727332013772013-04-04T11:14:32.168-07:002013-04-04T11:14:32.168-07:00But you can cut those back hard in the Spring (I t...But you can cut those back hard in the Spring (I think)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501301078027611367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-13887989027485693042013-04-04T10:27:23.394-07:002013-04-04T10:27:23.394-07:00Beautiful. Finally, some rain today. Our new plant...Beautiful. Finally, some rain today. Our new plants were thirsty.Sharon Kwilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204757096377140896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861157226256566848.post-47449358021000866792013-04-04T10:11:44.230-07:002013-04-04T10:11:44.230-07:00Seriously, in my garden, my Bronze Fennel outright...Seriously, in my garden, my Bronze Fennel outright laughs in the face of clay. I've actually started planting it in my worst areas, and it's been coming back bigger and badder every year for at least five or six years. Only caveat: deadhead after it blooms, otherwise you'll have about 6,000 more to play with. bentheboilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640216536361696595noreply@blogger.com