At college, amongst other hortie stuff, I studied design. One of the things I remember was that, as well as constructing parterres and pottagers, it is important to find space for the bins and room for the washing line. When you live with a small garden it is a compromise that you can either like or lump. Personally I prefer my clothes dried outside, whenever the Welsh weather allows, which means I must have a rotary drier. Of course I could always remove the line after use or perhaps deflate it to be less intrusive, but this is the real world, perhaps “my real world”, and this is never going to happen. What I am trying to say is that you are about to get a glimpse of my undies. A drying day cannot be wasted.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ is flowering sparcely but beautifully. The clothes dried quite well but will need a little more airing before they can be put away.
This fern has lost its label. Which is a little annoying. It didn’t bother to break bud until the rain started after the drought. Now it is looking lush, although perhaps a little pot bound. I wish I knew what it was called.
I grow this eucomis in a pot, I am not sure of the variety. This year it has set seed quite well. Has anyone out there grown them from seed? How long until flowering. I’m not the most patient of people.
I’m sure I knew what this geranium was, but I have forgotten. Perhaps it was one from Welsh Ann, in fact I think it was. Thank you, my friend, it is lovely, and now having another crack at flowering. Any idea what it is called?
Eccremocarpus scaber struggled this summer, as much did. Similarly, it is having a meagre effort at flowering. I am impressed by its diligence.
This is a Plectranthus zuluensis cutting, put aside for winter protection. The plant in the garden is doomed, although I haven’t mentioned it, it seems cruel. This one, hopefully, will survive to see the spring.
Have a good week SoSers and beyond. Jim at Garden Ruminations will guide the uninitiated and enlighten the ignorant, perhaps a big ask, but I am sure he is up to the job.
Polypodium cambricum ‘Richard Kayse’ is my offering for the fern. I have grown Eucomis from seed, indeed they self sow around the tomatoes in my tunnel. None have flowered yet so I can’t say how long until they flower but it’s going to be several years. I have the rotary drier issue too but I suspect I do less washing than you! It’s a man thing.
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Now that rings a bell, not the Richard Kayse bit but the polypodium bit. I’m not sure I can be bothered with several years to be honest, perhaps if one just germinated somewhere without any faffing from me I would give it a go. Ha! for the man washing.
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I’m a bit concerned if those are your undies 🤣
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Bloomers!
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I’ve tried growing Eucomis from seedlings, and it’s worked out quite well, though I don’t have any flowers yet. It’s the ‘Burgundy’ variety, and I think it will take one more year—making it 4 or 5 years since sowing. My Miscanthus ‘Zebrinus’ is also in bloom here; perhaps I could show that next week?
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This miscanthus has grown taller, as you predicted, even with the drought. Perhaps next year it will reach its peak. Look forward to admiring yours! Not sure I have the patience for the eucomis. Mine you, I’ve just germinated some iris that will probably take as long!
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I spent years with my washing line strung across the top patio, threatening to throttle me or the props falling all over the place, then I invested in some large carabiner spring locks, cut my washing lines to size and screwed large eyes into the wall at either end. Now I just put them out when needed, and remove until the next time.
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Very sensible!
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I must confess to moving my rotary dryer out of the way when taking garden views. zuluensis caught my eye so I had to look it up and indeed it is from South Africa though whether from the Durban area (Zulu land) I couldn’t find out. But I did see that Zoeloespoorsalie, Zoeloemuishondblaar are the Afrikaans names. I think I’ll stick to Zulu spurflower.
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I usually try to avoid it, but when I saw it in shot and couldn’t cut it out I decided to confess! I think Zulu spurflower is a fine name.
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The Plecanthrus is lovely!
We have recently bought a washing line but have yet to put it up. Yet another project for spring!
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You will have to think long and hard about where to put it, trickier than you might imagine!
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Plectranthus zuluensis is a beauty. The whole garden is designed around our rotary washing line. I will occasionally move it for some shots of the whole garden but I don’t usually don’t notice it until I’m selecting photos for Six on Saturday.
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That’s what happened to me, then just thought I’d roll with it!
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I’m with Jim on the Polypodium cambricum ‘Richard Kayse’ verdict. It is summer dormant and fab during the winter. I have a clump somewhere deep under a prickly rose out of sight, and keep meaning to move some. Have a good week, I must rush and bring in all the succulents as it is going to be chilly tonight.
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Ah, ha! That would make sense. Yes, we must prepare, I am a little behind on that front. Have a lovely week, Sis x
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Nice bloomers! A Plectranthus of some sort (I do not remember its name) appeared in one of our landscapes a few years ago. (It grew from seed where we had planted something else that died, so likely came from the nursery.) It was new to us, as we had never seen it before. Are they popular there? It certainly is pretty. I can not identify the fern or the geranium. Geraniums are uncommon here, and ferns are just too complicated.
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The plectranthus are relatively unusual here, I think. They are tender so need extra attention, which doesn’t help. Ferns continue to confuse me.
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the Plectranthus zuluensis has such pretty flowers. Don’t worry, I didn’t spot your underwear 😁
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It is so lovely, it almost took me by surprise yesterday. But you probably did see my PJs 😊
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You have opened the door to washing line shots for ever more. We are liberated! A great selection. I’ve read three posts so far and I am impressed by the variety on show.
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Fantastic news, I can’t wait! And thank you.
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Love the wash day theme — the Plectranthus zuluensis is such a beauty! Found your blog while browsing my <a href=”https://uploadarticles.org/”>uploadarticle account</a>.
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Well we are all friends here so it’s fine to show us your bloomers. My life changed when I discovered retractable washing lines. Snap with the Zebra grass this week. I love the fern, glad we have sorted out the name. Zulensis is my favourite plectranthus, such a pretty flower.
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