Friday, June 19, 2015

Red Alert Calla Lilly in a Container

I am really enjoying this new purchase of 'Red Alert' Calla Lilies in the urns beside my garage. (You can see some dahlia foliage and some handsome striped leaves of a new pink canna lily planted behind)
 'Red Alert' remains short - no more than 24" high. One bulb produces multiple flowers in a nice red/orange color that looks great with this 'Henna' coleus.
 I am especially fond of the white-speckled leaves some of which echo the red floral color.
 
I am also happy to see that my Korean dwarf lilac shrub 'Miss Kim' is full of blooms this year.
 'Miss Kim' blooms appear just has my old-fashioned lilac bushes fade.
 
This shrub should get about 4 feet tall and wide.
 
Despite very little attention, June has been a great month in my perennial gardens.  I am looking forward to a good season in 2015!
 
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10 comments:

  1. LostRosesFri Jun 19, 12:21:00 PM 2015

    Wowza, that red is gorgeous! Reminds me of my red hydrangea that I carefully wintered over only to read that it may not come back as red. Time will tell - no blooms yet. Your garden is looking wonderful!

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    1. Diana LaMarreSun Jun 21, 02:27:00 PM 2015

      Thanks, LR. I hope your hydrangea comes back red!

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  2. BettyFri Jun 19, 02:47:00 PM 2015

    That 'Red Alert' is gorgeous..wow! Your flowers all look great.

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    1. Diana LaMarreSun Jun 21, 02:28:00 PM 2015

      TY, Betty. It seems to get a little more red each day.

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  3. My Garden DiariesFri Jun 19, 10:40:00 PM 2015

    So beautiful Zoey! I have never seen lilies so pretty before! And such a stunning combination you have up there as well! Happy gardening! Nicole

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    1. Diana LaMarreSun Jun 21, 02:30:00 PM 2015

      Thanks, Nicole. I always have fun with those two garage urns. I am now eagerly awaiting the dahlias and the pink canna. Happy gardening to you, too!

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  4. DianneTue Jun 23, 03:46:00 PM 2015

    I do get on the laptop once in a while thought the button is broken. It's easier to get on the iPad.
    Your pots and gardens looks amazing! I love the colors and varieties. I'll be back!

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    1. Diana LaMarreWed Jun 24, 06:32:00 PM 2015

      Hi Dianne,

      I have only spent about 4 hours working in the garden so far this year............just no time...............funny thing is that the gardens looked the best this spring than they have ever looked! Jim is doing a good job caring them.

      Thanks for stopping by.




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  5. Osage Bluff QuilterWed Jun 24, 08:40:00 AM 2015

    Beautiful photos you captured of your Calla Lilies!!!

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    1. Diana LaMarreWed Jun 24, 06:33:00 PM 2015

      Hi Patti,
      I am luuvvvin these new callas! I have never had a calla that gets multiple blooms from one bulb!

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