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Random Garden Notes

7/25/2018

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Just some random garden notes and pictures today...
The 'Flemish Antique' poppies ​are so beautiful and I've taken so many pictures, that I probably should have done a post just about them. But since I seem to be lacking for words today, I'll just let them speak for themselves!
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Spanish Mallow (Malope trifida) is in full bloom. 
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I can hardly wait to see this lily in bloom! I don't remember what it is called, but I'm thinking it must be an "Orienpet" although I sure don't recall having ordered any! 
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Old-fashioned Vining Petunias...the pale purples are my favorites.
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And I love it when they get tangled up in the Catnip! 
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The "black" Hollyhock is really a deep wine red!
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Lots of Dill...
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'Fairy Bouquet' Toadflax...
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It takes talent to grow Day Lilies unsuccessfully, and mind you, I have that talent! I had just about given up on this 'Strawberry Candy' Day Lily after 5 years with no flowers, but it finally has a few blooms! They look more orange to me, though! 
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Fennel Flower (Nigella sativa)...I wish I had planted a lot more of these!
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Love-lies-bleeding grew very tall this year! I had 10 plants, but only a few survived the groundhog.
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I don't think I ever shared the before-and-after-the-groundhog pictures from last year! Here was one of my plants at the end of August...
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And then one morning this was all that was left!
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Last but not least...the fragrant Nicotiana, 'Aztec Sweet'. Last year I had too much, but now I wish I had more!
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"Where at dusk the dumb white nicotine awakes and utters her fragrance in a garden sleeping."
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And now I must get back to work! Have a lovely day! :)
10 Comments
Cindy Coghill link
7/25/2018 12:56:43 pm

That poppy is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful, beautiful photos!

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Joanna link
7/25/2018 10:00:38 pm

It is lovely, isn't it? I admired it in my favorite seed catalog for a couple of years and finally had to try it...so glad I did! :)

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JanetLee
7/25/2018 04:47:21 pm

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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Joanna link
7/25/2018 10:01:16 pm

Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting! :)

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Eliza link
7/25/2018 05:22:24 pm

Super lovely, Joanna! Want to swap poppy seeds? I have singles - red or mauve. One seed head goes a long way! I keep them in separate beds, so as to keep them from crossing, but it happens occasionally, resulting in a lovely raspberry color.

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Joanna link
7/25/2018 10:04:34 pm

Oh I'd love to exchange poppy seeds! I was going to save seed from these anyway, so I'll send some to you when they're ready. :)

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Elsa
7/25/2018 10:09:12 pm

Lovely photos! Your garden updates always make me happy.

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Joanna link
7/26/2018 07:43:08 am

Aww thank you! Makes me happy that they make you happy! :D

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Jason link
7/28/2018 04:03:36 pm

I've tried growing Nigella from seed but it doesn't do well for me. I've noticed it growing like a weed in West Coast gardens. I like the Spanish Mallow - is that an annual?

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Joanna link
7/29/2018 06:53:54 pm

Nigella does well for me some years and others it is pretty sparse. Maybe it likes wet weather?
Yes, the Spanish Mallow is an annual, and super easy to grow!

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