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Thanks Shirley. I moved this one from the back garden to the front as it wasn't doing very well and it seems to love it where it is now.

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Much nicer than my blue ones.

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Ooh love to have a yellow one.

 

Sue, just sent a PM to you.

 

Thanks Shirley, I'll have to treat myself to a bigger pot first though, or let out a very loud hint near my birthday, need a posh one for it don't I..x

 

Ange, this came from an Aunt of Michael's when she was in a hospice and offered me anything (take everything if you like, were her words!) from her little garden.

I am reminded of her each and every time this blooms.

 

Sue, I found many features about re-potting Camellias and most suggest to wait until the flowers have faded, usually in late spring, but before summer buds have begun to form.

That's great about the Bowles's Mauve still going strong for you as I just planted another couple in my garden, grown from cuttings again!

Then again, I have never been able to strike a Rose cutting!

 

Looks the same to me! I see yours is very floriferous this year, too. Was it a supermarket buy? I have no name for mine and would love to know which it is.
Thanks for posting.

 

Ange, I have posted a photo today of the Camellia and think yours and mine are very similar. Today I have planted some Verbena Bonariensis, Bowles's Mauve (I think you dislike those?) and a Fuchsia. Rain is set for the coming week ... :o(

 

Rose, the Camellia flowers are just showing slight browning on the edges, but nothing too obvious. I hope yours flowers well for you soon.
The small Hosta in leaf has been in the greenhouse all Winter, safe from slugs and snails, although today I spotted a silver trail on a dark seed tray ... :o(

Callie, thanks for looking in.

Well done Sheila, it really does one good I think to be gardening.

 

David, the Daffodils were planted an awful long time ago and I remember Mum and I sharing a huge bag of mixed bulbs. We had some lovely ones, but as time has gone on I got fed up with the yellowing foliage having to be left on, whereas the dwarf varieties are not so obvious!

Janey, the Camellia came from Michael's Auntie Joan in 2017 when she went to a hospice and insisted I have any plants from her tiny garden. I'm so pleased I chose this as it's a lovely reminder of her.

Thank you Eileen, as you know the garden is my happy place and I am now getting over my withdrawal symptoms of not being out there all Winter!

 

Janey, it certainly seems happy in that mix.

 

Lovely to see a white Primula/Polyanthus.

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This is a wonderful specimen ...thanks for sharing the photo. We went there many moons ago, possibly about ten years!

 

Karen, is this the Chocolate Vine? Cream flowers?

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Its the same here Shirley, too cold for me today even in the g'house..
Your Camellia is a shade darker than my pink one and also in front, mine is full of bud but not quite open yet, I think mine will also need a bigger pot,when would be the best time to do that, sadly I have lost my red one..
I love it when the primroses spread themselves around, likewise with the forgetmenots, in fact I too thinned some out yesterday but unlike you I transplanted mine into the raised bed right at the bottom of my garden...
You always do so well with cuttings unlike me, the Bowles Mauve you sent me is still going strong and just beginning to open again, I can do layering by pinning stems down and I'm usually successful by just sticking twigs into the ground and forgetting about them as regards my shrubs, I've gained a new Handel Climbing Rose this year and that was only popped in last year when I was doing my pruning, I'm just useless at taking cuttings of my favourite plants..DUH!!!.
Lovely blog and photo's Shirley....xx

 

Lots of foliage on this one ...

 

I think the Magnolias are wonderful this year ... yours looks lovely.

 

I guess the Deer keep away from it ...

 

I thought the same as Hb ... lovely pots but not overly keen on Cactii!

 

She is such a cutie!

 

It looks so neat, Julia. On a drive home the other day I saw the prettiest yellow Magnolia in a front garden ... not seen a yellow one before.

 

Ange, I am about to post a photo of my Camellia to compare with yours. See what you think!

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I am with you there Rose, sometimes I feel him behind me in the kitchen, thats where he spent most of his days towards the end , browsing on his laptop, makes my back prickle....
It seems an age at times since we lost them, others as though its only just happened, he would be nagging me at the moment because I'm determined to not let my aches interfere with my gardening, was always telling me to slow down, lol....
Its turned really cold now Rose so gardening is off todays todo list, it even feels cold inside the g'house, won't be opening the door today, at least its not raining though.....

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Your camellia looks very much like mine, Shirley. The flowering has been tremendous this season.
It's a relief to get sunshine. We still seem to be dodging showers at the moment although yesterday was nice. Grey again today (sigh).

 

Orange is one of my favourite colours in the borders. I do think it's possible to be too 'refined'. I enjoy a spluge and your combos are fun.

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I've smiled at your extensive plant list, Karen. No doubt you have an exact idea of where they will all be placed. We were having a wry discussion this morning about where we were going to place the 30+ young acers we have sheltering in the greenhouse at the moment. There's certainly no room for them in the borders so it's a puzzle!
Your teal-coloured pots sound like they will be a good foil for the tile colours. How much ground-planting space will you have?
I like all your plants but have to admit to never having 'got' bergenias. The almond blossem and coronilla looke pretty. Sounds like you are a girl with a plan.

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Glad you were able to work in the garden at last, and yes, so did I. It was satisfying to clear most of the Erysimum Red Jup, dig out old Salvias, and plant some Lythrum while the soil is perfect. Your Camellia is spectacular Shirley!

 

I like orange and yellow flowers, they just bring a smile to my face, your combos are lovely .

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I love the leaves on this one.

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Lovely blog Shirley, very nice photos .

 

Agreed.

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Will you 'cloud prune' it Karen?

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Very attractive, Karen, even without the flowers.

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I think it's unlikely, Linda. It says small white peaches but I don't expect to see them.

 

Thank you all.

 

I also have had tinnitus in just one ear and like Davey, have got used to it.
You have a good choice of plants there Karen and guess you are itching to get out there to plant them up.

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It's amazing Chris!

 

I love your frog Linda!

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Love your Camelia Shirley and have been so impressed by the red and pink ones as my white ones always brown at the edges , that I now have one! Only one flower at the moment but lots of buds.
You have lots going on in your garden now and the sun shining is a bonus!
Your hostas look very healthy and not a hole in sight!

 

I think that Derek would have been so pleased Sue, to see that Malus, which is also one of my favourite trees.
It must be nice to just sit in your arm chair looking at it.
I have always believed that Rick is looking down at me.
I am exactly the same as you, I needed my garden to help get me through the bad days, and still having them sometimes.
It will be a year next month since I lost Rick and am getting more emotional every day.
I do think about you and how you are coping.
Yes, I did mean that bird house Sue.
It is nice to have something in the garden to bring back happy memories.
We just have to hope for more dry weather now! xx

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I'm beginning to refill my pots with plants now. Nice to have a bit of colour again.

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Same here...

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Thanks Meadowland. It's raining yet again...

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lovely blog Shirley.
smashing photos just showing what a lovely garden you have.

 

I like the zing of orange and yes they can be hard to place. You have always managed good colour combos.

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Adorable pot Lindak.

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It happens Klahanie. This one has been ok so far, but I know it’s a risk. I don’t wrap anything up in winter.

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