I was AWOL last week: stuff happening, good and otherwise, mainly good, often mundane, in my fleeting absence did I miss anything? At this time of year the weeks fly by in a blur. I’m not keen on this seasonal hyperdrive. Why should these summer days be will’o’the’wisps when the inclement one are extended? It seems cruel. Let us get on, before we know it it will be next week. If you wish to know more about Six on Saturday then pop over to Jim’s manor and all will be revealed.
Francoa sonchifolia has popped its head through the chaos known as The Bed of Anarchy. Top marks.
I lost quite a few bits and bobs last winter, one of which was Digitalis isabelliana ‘Bella’. As a grown up and very sensible gardener I had a cutting in the relative safety of the greenhouse. This survivor is now flowering. It is not offering up any propagation material. I probably should remove this bloom and let it bulk up. Not so much the grown up now am I?
Another fabulous daylily, Hemerocallis ‘Yabba Dabba Doo’. I am rather fond of dark, dark flowers.
Did I ever know the name of this watsonia? Possibly. Does it need dividing? Definitely.
Tulbaghia cominsii is new to the garden this year. I wasn’t sure that it would flower, but I’m very pleased that it did.
I’m thrilled that the Colquhounia coccinea has flowered this year. I think it enjoyed the hot weather. Such a beauty.
There we have it, another six, another Saturday. Happy Fourth of July!
Off The Edge Gardening 
Tulbaghias are doing really well in our gardens this year, aren’t they?!
better than last year I think
The header photo you shared is so pretty…Bravo !
And the daylily ‘Yabba Dabba Doo’ has a name that makes me smile and reminds me of a cartoon from when I was a child.
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I’m very happy the tulbaghia (hard to spell) seems to have settled in. And yes, the daylily makes me smile too, The Flintstones. What did they call The Flintstones in France?
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Yes !! In French :”Les Pierrafeu “
It’s a pun of « Pierre à feu » which means « Fire-starting stone »
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Did you watch the rugby? Fantastic game, France nearly did it!
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Unfortunately not… I would have liked to, but as I said, I was busy with my mother… we lost.
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Yes, but you were valiant.
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I agree with you about everything being in overdrive this year. My lavender has gone over much more quickly than usual. The bees hardly had time to get a look in.
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It is crazy isn’t it. As S&G said “slow down, you move too fast”!
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What did we miss: you posting of course! The Digitalis is stunning, only yesterday when going to the local garden centre with hubby to get a new connection for the watering timer, I had to give myself a serious talk to resist buying one. I still have plants to position. Maybe next year? Have a good week Sis.
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It is a beauty, I thought the main one was going to pull through but it turned up its heels at the last minute. This will be squished into the greenhouse for safety. I think we are going to need a bigger greenhouse! Have fun, Sis x
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‘seasonal hyperdrive’ indeed! Strange, isn’t it, that the longest days of the year pass by the fastest… I love the Colquhounia coccinea and the Tulbaghia cominsii – neither would survive our winters unfortunately but it’s so wonderful to see them, especially the garlic, in photos elsewhere.
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That Watsonia is a beauty. ‘‘Yabba Dabba Doo’ is a great name. You just need to find a plant called ‘Wilma’ now.
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Six very interesting plants. I think all my beds / borders should be renamed bed of anarchy! In fact let’ just name it Garden of Anarchy! Everything is going mad. Another awful name BTW ‘‘‘Yabba Dabba Doo”. Really? But Digitalis isabelliana is definitely Bella. After last year’s extended flowering my Tulbaghia isn’t showing any signs of flowers this year. 🤔
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What us really funny is that I initially wrote “I don’t think Jude will approve of the name” but scrubbed it out. 😁
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You should have left it in. You know me well 😂
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🤣
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I love the title of this post! I know this will be my question in a couple of weeks, after being out of town for a trip. And I totally agree with your words: “I’m not keen on this seasonal hyperdrive. Why should these summer days be will’o’the’wisps when the inclement ones are extended?” Can I quote you? I do think we humans pack too much into the “perfect” days, when it would be so wonderful to simply savor them. Oh well… All your samples are beautiful… ‘Bella’ is my favorite this week! Find some time to savor; I’ll try to do the same. ❤
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