June 2015 in the Northern Hemisphere

[johnralphcarpenter]

Lots of roses out now; here are a couple:

Rosa 'Guinée'

Rosa 'Easlea's Golden Rambler'.

[gerrit]

Some species from South America in my garden

1,2. Calceolaria pallida
3,4. Caiophora coronata
5.    Perezia linearis

[gerrit]

Meconopsis, one of my favorites is difficult to grow in The Netherlands.
Our climate is not suitable for this genus. Nevertheless every year I try again this mission impossible.
This year we had a wonderful spring, sunny, cool and windy.

1,2. Meconopsis x sheldonii
3.    Meconopsis grandis

[meanie]

Thanks so much meanie.  It looks very much like the one here that no one can identify.  The only difference our plant is very fine-leafed and dwarf whilst the flower stalks appear to be the same size & height as yours.  One camp says septentrionalis and the other rigida.

johnw

I wish that I could help you.

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lanterns', a very descriptive name.


 

That really has got a big wow factor!

Some species from South America in my garden

3,4. Caiophora coronata

I like that - may I assume that you find it hardy?

[gerrit]

I like that - may I assume that you find it hardy?

It was outside in the garden during winter. It was not so cold, but often temps of -5 to -8. The plant is native to northern Argentina (Mendoza province)

[Lori S.]

Some species from South America in my garden

1,2. Calceolaria pallida
3,4. Caiophora coronata
5.    Perezia linearis

Wonderful plants! How tall is the Caiophora coronata and how old is the plant?  I grew it from seed this spring and ended up with one that's planted out.  (In my ignorance, I also weeded one out, doh!  Actually, had I known that I'd get stung every time I went near it, I'm not sure I would have ordered it.   )
I don't know if it will be hardy but worth a try.  Mine's about 4" tall and has not yet "tightened up" after being planted outside, so is it likely to stay about that height?

[meanie]

It was outside in the garden during winter. It was not so cold, but often temps of -5 to -8. The plant is native to northern Argentina (Mendoza province)

Thanks - one to look out for.
I grow C.hibiscifolia which is a climber. Not hardy sadly but a bit of a gem................

https://www.flickr.com/search/?w=35724365@N05&q=caiophora

[johngennard]

Kolkwitzia amabilis'Pink Cloud' obscuring a double garage.It performs every year without fail.

Zantadeschia at the foot of a rockery adjacent to a pond

[gerrit]

Thanks - one to look out for.
I grow C.hibiscifolia which is a climber. Not hardy sadly but a bit of a gem................

https://www.flickr.com/search/?w=35724365@N05&q=caiophora

Great to see this wonderful climber. The similarity of the flower is special. Thanks for posting the link.

Wonderful plants! How tall is the Caiophora coronata and how old is the plant?  I grew it from seed this spring and ended up with one that's planted out.  (In my ignorance, I also weeded one out, doh!  Actually, had I known that I'd got stung every time I went near it, I'm not sure I would have ordered it.   )
I don't know if it will be hardy but worth a try.  Mine's about 4" tall and has not yet "tightened up" after being planted outside, so is it likely to stay about that height?

The plant is about 15 cm tall. With very very spiny flowers. After being stabbed a few times, I approach it with respect. Last year I have sawn it. The seeds germinated easily and the plants grew fast. I do not know whether it wil survive wet winters or not. My plants are sheltered near the wall of the house, were rain can not come on them. I planted them in a sandy soil. They are drought resist. I think, the flowers are a kind of miracle. So, Lori, be good to your baby, but don't touch her.

[gerrit]

Some more species and a cultivar from South America.

1,2. Calceolaria arachnoides
3.    Calceolaria x 'John Innes'.
4.    Oxalis laciniata coll. Lago Sorrento
5.    Oxalis laciniata '7 Bells'.

[David Nicholson]

Dactylorhiza in pink and in magenta. Both from my friend Mike Quest.

[johnw]

Magnolia sieboldii today, such a civilized magnolia.

johnw

[johnw]

The bud set on shrubs this year, despite the ghastly winter, is quite phenomenol.  Here is Enkianthus campanulatus and it flowers just as heavily on the interior of the shrub.

[johnw]

I buzzed up to Truro, NS  - an hour north of the Halifax & one of the coldest spots in this province - this morning to have a look at the rock garden. I was absolutely gob-smacked by this Salix vestita growing in a crevice. I cannot recall ever seeing one in cultivation looking so smart.

johnw

[Brian Ellis]

Worthy of a prize John!