Six on Saturday – Jaunty

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After the wind and rain of the last couple of days, much of the garden is at a distinctly jaunty angle. To be honest, I’m surprised there are not more casualties, but there is time enough for disaster. Always look on the bright side. First a disclaimer: I braved the weather to take these photographs, yes, a medal please, so no snarky comments about blurriness. Think romantic, soft focus, atmosphere. Secondly: To find out more about Six on Saturdaying, to join in or maybe just read other contributions and be inspired, pop over to Garden Ruminations and everything you could possible want will be at your finger tips. No exaggeration. Thirdly: Let’s get on with it.

Old Gertie is having another go. Rosa ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ has performed well this year, as have most of the roses. Which was, indeed, predicted by Elvis Costello.

Hedychium ‘Assam Orange’ is new to our garden, although I have grown it before. Perhaps not the showiest of the gingers, it is stalwart and reliable, the perfect kind of friend. It also has the most amazing berries later in the year. What is not to love?

This was a unexpected and pleasant surprise. The Cuphea lanceolata, grown in this spot last year, has generously spread its progeny.

I’m a massive fan of New Guinea impatiens. I’ve got a big pot of deep red ones in the north facing front of the house and this pale pink out the back in the shade of the tree. They keep keeping on for months on end, until the frost eventually end its fun. And my fun too.

Most of the dahlias have been happily flowering away for a few weeks. Dahlia ‘Veronne’s Obsidian’ is fashionably late, making its dramatic and slightly ominous arrival just in time for the autumn.

Another newbie is this fabulous South American, Fuchsia ‘Vulcanica’. I am ever so slightly smitten.

There we have it, the first autumnal, après storm, post of the year. So far we have come off lightly.

38 thoughts on “Six on Saturday – Jaunty”

  1. You’ll see that ‘Assam Orange’ is also part of my Six! Faithful for a few years here. Strange that your Dahlia ‘Veronne’s Obsidian’ is late. It still blooms here but since the beginning of July. Courage for the rain!

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      1. No, some brief heavy bursts of rain but otherwise just wet, wet, wet! It’s not been the best of summers in the south west, friends in Suffolk say it’s been lovely there.

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      1. They’re a very curious little bird, I find. When they come across me in the garden they’ll often stop as they buzz by, and seemingly look at me, wondering, I suppose, if there’s any nectar to be had in my ears or nostrils…

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  7. Hedychium seems to have flowered in many gardens around the country (and beyond) this week. Your ‘Assam Orange’ is quite spectacular. Congratulations on producing some nice, sharp shorts despite the weather conditions! Your Dahlia ‘Veronne’s Obsidian’ is impressive. I must try to grow that one. Love your new Fuchsia!

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  8. I just thought you’d like to know that Peggy’s flowering again. As is a certain cat. 🫠 I’ll now retire gracefully to ponder why so many things grow for you but not for me, which cannot be simply your skills versus mine.

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  14. Assam Orange! I was trying to remember that name last night. I knew that someone else grows it, but was surprised to see a picture of another ornamental ginger with orange bloom instead. I wanted to ask about the other, but could not remember its name. You know, ‘Assam Orange’ seems to be more popular in climates where it is supposedly marginal than it is where other gingers are more popular in Southern California. About Seven gingers and one turmeric are right outside, but I have never seen ‘Assam Orange’ available.

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    1. I’ve always found it the least fussy of the gingers I’ve grown and bulks up quite nicely. Glad I’ve helped you out with the name, it is so irritating when it’s on the tip of your tongue but you can’t quite reach it. Have a good Sunday 😊

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  17. Since the decimation of impatiens, which used to be my go to summer bedding plant for shade and currently use begonias, I have not been tempted however I might just try the New Guinea hybrids next year.

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