Believe it or not, there are some plants that thrive in this heat. Number one--pond plants. I quit trying to grow water lilies years ago because of all the shade from the Bradford Pears. After losing the trees, I watched how the plants in and around the pond started to flourish. This past spring I decided to try my luck one more time with water lilies. I bought this 1 plant- Mayle Rose. Mayle Rose has not disappointed me. Not only has the foliage been beautiful and lush, the blooms just keep on coming. I was lucky if I ever saw a flower before with the shade. Now I look forward to checking for blooms each morning.
Really the entire pond looks good. I am trying very hard to keep the water poppy cut back as it will take over the surface, but I still have quite a few buttery yellow blooms. The sedge grass has been in this pond since the beginning, some 12 years ago! And, it is evergreen!
These hot days (and nights!) are just about to drive hubby and I crazy, but I try and find bright spots in each day. This morning it was walking out to feed the fish and seeing not one, but four water lilies in bloom! Ahhh..hot summer heaven!
"Broad water-lilies lay tremulously, and starry river-buds glimmered by. And around them the soft stream did glide and dance, with a motion of sweet sound and radiance."
Percy Bysshe Shelley
7 comments:
They are most pretty and I bet smell heavenly too. A bonus for sure.
Tina, I think they are fragrant, but unless my head is really close to the pond I can't smell them. Maybe it's those blackfoot daisies close by that steal the show thought with their honey scent! : )
Those lily pads are beautiful. Next time you're in Colorado in the summer, you've got to go with the family up to Lily Pad Pond in Silverthorne. Ben and I took Jake there a few weeks ago when we were on vacation, and it was gorgeous. Pictures are on my blog, if Mom hasn't already shared them. :)
Hi Mandy!!! I will pass this information on to Jen. They are always looking for places to go. Not sure when we will be back in Colorado-until next year. We have a 2 week vacation planned for Glacier, which will take us through Denver to see Jen and Jason. So good to hear from you!
I know you hated losing your shade, but this is a pretty bonus. :)
It is nice to be able to grow so many flowers now Racquel, but the last few summers have been so hot I am starting to really miss the shade. Our back is on the west--and that afternoon sun is a killer! :)
Your pond looks so happy with the extra sun and the blooms just awesome!
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