[ Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird') | Posted on April 12, 2024 ] I am of two minds about this plant. On one hand, the scent is absolutely amazing, wafting through the garden sweet, plus it blooms later in the summer, which is rare for a bush. That, plus the small height suggests it be used near walkways or entrances where the scent can be appreciated. |
[ Rose Campion (Silene coronaria) | Posted on March 29, 2024 ] Drainage seems to be key for perennialization. In central Ohio (zone 6) it has survived several winters in a berm of sand over the local limestone clay. Blooms are tall and rangy, but foliage is consistently neat and evergreen after they are cut back. |
[ Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Little Stitches') | Posted on October 23, 2023 ] Reblooms consistently in central Ohio, zone 5 in September/October. One of my more vigorous SDBs |
[ Virginia Stock (Malcolmia maritima 'Spring Sparkle') | Posted on June 1, 2020 ] Very cute and tiny. Flowers open bright pink and fade to pale lavender, giving a multi-colored effect. |
[ Garden Pinks (Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness') | Posted on May 25, 2020 ] Strongly fragrant |
[ Sweet Sultan (Amberboa moschata 'Imperialis') | Posted on May 25, 2020 ] sowed in-situ in early spring zone 5. Did not sprout until temperatures were very warm (80s) and is notably behind other species direct sown in the same bed. May try starting inside next time. |
[ Mullein Pinks (Silene coronaria 'Angel's Blush') | Posted on May 25, 2020 ] Surprisingly tolerant of wet feet as a seedling |