Hello GPOders!
Let's go back to Julie Prince's gorgeous garden in Albany, Georgia (check out part 1 if you missed it). Here's a summary of what Julie had to say about her garden and growing conditions this year:
We have endured a pretty dry and hot summer this year and we are still very dry. Limelight hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight', Zones 4-8) dropped all their leaves during the week that the daily heat index ranged from 108° to 112° despite daily watering. The leaves of many perennial plants burned. Needless to say we are enjoying cooler weather although it is still warmer than normal for mid-November.
The warm weather last season means Julie doesn't have tons of the classic fall foliage colors in her beds, even after most of the leaves have completely fallen in northern gardens. However, this does not mean that your garden has no interest in foliage. Colorful crotons add a punch of more tropical foliage, while a variety of green plants add all kinds of cool textures and shapes.
Another view of this bed reveals a second bright croton and gives a better view of the two-toned boat lilies (Tradescantia spathaceaZones 9-11 or as an annual) in the foreground.
These little red dahlias are a real treat, but adding these rusty metal frogs to the scene makes the place so much more whimsical and fun.
Another curly croton in a pot is the connecting plant that joins the bright yellow marigolds and the deep purple (almost black) sweet potato vine.
I featured a couple of photos of this variegated blue trumpet vine (Thunbergia grandiflora 'Variegata', Zones 8–11 or annual) yesterday, and I couldn't resist sharing one more. Julie let me know that this plant has now turned limp and black after a few nights of freezing temperatures. Quite a mess to clean up, but its beauty in high season seems worth it!
Another sensational climber in Julie's garden is this white moonflower (Ipomoea albaZones 10-12 or annual). These bright white flowers emerge at dusk, giving you a reason to stay in the garden even when nighttime temperatures start to drop.
A close-up of these moonflower flowers reveals the subtle yellow-green start that creates more dimension and adds to their “bright” effect.
In the foliage bed photos above, we caught a glimpse of this amazing tree philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidumZones 9–11), but luckily Julie also gave us a great close-up view. Contrasts nicely with more of those bold ship lilies.
Yesterday we looked at some close-ups of this garden bed, focusing on specific combinations and combinations of plants, but today we take a look at the bigger picture. There are so many beautiful plants to admire, but I'm equally drawn to the stunning orange rock that rests in the center. A few years ago I visited Canyon of Providenciawhich is a little over an hour from the city of Albany where Julie's Garden can be found. Dubbed “Georgia's Little Grand Canyon” it is an incredible natural landmark as well as a prime spot to see the orange, red and purple. soil and rock that can be found in this area. What a fabulous piece of nature to have in your garden, Julie!
As beautiful at night as during the day!
Thank you so much for sharing your spectacular garden with us again, Julie! It's amazing to watch your garden improve with each passing year.
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