Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Johnny-Jump-Ups, Grape Hyacinths & a TON of Creeping Phlox



The phlox has just started on the sunny side of the rockwall garden. This is just 1/4 of the phlox bordering this area. It goes all the way down for 100 feet. I have this plant in many of the other gardens as well.

As you can see I have a lot of creeping phlox to keep the grass out of. It's a daunting task and I complain about it every year. I worked on it for a few hours Saturday. When it all blooms, it's worth all the work.
It should be a beautiful sight by the weekend.

8 comments:

  1. It looks like magic. What a beautiful sight.

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  2. I love the creeping phlox. If only it would bloom longer so we could enjoy it more. How old is your garden?

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  3. Your creeping phlox is beautiful! I just love the effect of it covering the ground. You should join us for Bloomin' Tuesday!

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  4. Hi Sally,
    Thank you for the nice comment.

    Giddy, That part is 19 years old. All of the phlox came from my original purchase of 4 of those little 1/4 flats.

    Hi Jean,
    Thanks for the kind words.

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  5. It's really pretty! I agree, worth it.
    I don't have any as if seems to disappear on me after a few years. I don't think I have your patience to pull weeds out of it.
    Amazing-19 yrs old! I only have a few daffodils that are 21 yrs old as I remember my brother planting them for me when I was expecting Sean.

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  6. Like a magic carpet. Just lovely. I'm surprised that it doesn't choke the grass...perhaps you have very determined grass.....lol.

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  7. What a lovely view of the rock wall and the river of creeping phlox, Zoey. The blue color works so well!

    I put in a few small plants at the edge of the new front bed - hope it looks good in less than 19 years.

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

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  8. I love your creeping phlox. It has always been one of my favorite things in your garden. In fact, it inspired me to start spreading mine around!

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