But my Delphinium tricorne is bigger than his--although does size matter? |
Next we visited Alex (Alexandra) Kenner's fantastic garden nearby: here is the rock wall next to which we parked-- |
Alex's peonies were the harbingers of a spectacular display nearby she sent us to (foreshadowing...) |
An extraordinary patch of Polygonatum odoratum 'Byakko' growing in the full sun: this mature garden was full of spectacular rarities |
One of the many Lewisias she grows superbly. Alas! L. tweedyi was finished blooming. |
I don't know what to be more jealous of--the enormous rocks Alex was blessed with or the many mature Japanes maples and other choice trees and shrubs. |
I struggle with 'King of Hearts'--but this one looked very happy. |
I cannot show in pictures the amazing trapestries of choice plants knitting the boulders together: succulents, tiny bulbs, annuals and perennials. All growing together so well!.......... |
I am going to find Erinus alpinus and put it in crevice just like this! |
Alex suggested we go check out the tree peonies at the Rockefeller nature preserve in Briarcliff Manor, practically adjacent to her neighborhood. I'm glad we listened to her. |
Gifts from Japan after 9-11--there were dozens (perhaps hundreds) of mature tree peonies grown well, and almost all in peak bloom for us! |
We couldn't find labels (I hope they kept track of the names) but even without their names they were enchanting to view. |
I love it how one discovers unknown treasures when you travel... |
Jan doesn't like these dark ones...but I do |
And so we ended our first full day en route to New England (and back). Six more days ahead...will he make it?
So smart to extend your trip. I love your first photo of the dryland garden bed. THAT CAMASSIA, oh it's perfection! Peonies are wonderful, as is the lucky son of a gun that gets all those massive rocks in his garden. Enjoy, I look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Thank you so much for sharing, and warm greetings from a 68 year old retired lady living in Montreal, Canada. Your blog background is captivating!
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ReplyDeleteI loved the images, each one more fascinating
than the other.
It's a pleasure to discover your blog.
Janice.