In checking my records for this plant with the red flowers (Rock Rose, or Helianthemum 'Henfield Brilliant') it says it is a zone 6. I usually stick with zone 5 and under because 6 is iffy. When I planted these towards the end of summer 2004, I actually put in one red and one pink. The pink did not make it, but this one is thriving.
I have to get pictures of these rock rose flowers first thing in the morning, because by early afternoon the petals are all falling off.
Another interesting sight this morning was a bee busy collecting nectar from my 'Johnson's Blue' hardy geranium. (Yeah, it's not a great picture. If I didn't tell you there was a bee there, you might easily miss it.)
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7 comments:
Oh, that is a great photo! Why you think it isn't?
Sigrun
Sigrun, you are very kind. ;-)
I think the bee is too much in the shadows and not easy to see. But maybe I am too critical.
Great shot!!!! My pink and white hardy geraniums are blooming but not my blue.
I really like foliage sometimes more than the blooms.. The different shades of green are so soothing and calming..
That first shot is so picturesque lovely combination of plants,foliage and colours.The landscaping with the rocks looks great.
Everytime I see beautiful flowers it makes me breath in deeply and be a little more content. So thanks for sharing your beautiful flowers with us. :)
I agree with Sigrun, the bee shot is lovely! I am still undecided as to whether I love or hate lamb's ears. The foliage is so soft and I really like that but it does get ratty looking quite easily and I could do without that!
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