I have decided to join the blogging craze. I am looking forward to taking a moment to find out a little more about the plants I have been photographing. I hope to explore all aspects of plants, flowers, trees and other garden related topics. Sorry about having to watermark the photos but there are a lot of people using them without permission.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Nepal Cinquefoil
Nepal Cinquefoil
Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott'
(poh-ten-TILL-uh) (nap-ahl-EN-sis)
Synonyms: Potentilla
This is one of the non-shrubby types of Potentilla. It has strawberry like foliage that can form a groundcover mat about 12 inches tall. The flower color is exceptional but they are small, maybe an inch in diameter. It likes full sun here and moist soil. There is a bit of a novelty effect since not many people have this plant in their gardens.
There is a lot of lore associated with Cinquefoil. One is if you take an egg and drain the contents and refill the shell with Cinquefoil leaves it will protect your house from evil spirits. It works better if you gather the leaves during the waxing moon. :lol:
Since it is Sunday and that means some extra flower lovers via Today’s Flowers here is a new Coreopsis variety I recently saw.
Threadleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis 'Sienna Sunset'
(kor-ee-OP-sis)
Synonyms: Tickseed
'Sienna Sunset' is unlike any other Coreopsis I have seen. The color is amazing. It was developed right here in Connecticut at Sunny Border Nurseries. It grows to 12 to 18 inches tall and like other Coreopsis doesn’t require a lot of care when growing in the garden. It takes average soil and much the same as most perennials enjoys well-drained soil. It is best to shear them after their first wave of blooms and they come back strong with a second wave of flowers.
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13 comments:
Wonderful! The essence of a summery day!
I've been watching your photos and I love them all. You're a great photographer.
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That Potentialla is stunning!
You say it can form a groundcover -it looks so delicate.
I have coreopsis but I like the shape of this one.
Lovely flower images - thanks for sharing them and the info.
My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.
Two lovely flowers - but I fell in love with the first one! So vibrant in color, and a great shot!
Love the Iris on your previous post also!
Have a great week!
Wonderful and amazing pictures!
Thanks everyone. I really love the color of that Potentilla.
I've got the egg ready. Now for the cinqefoil. There are evil spirits to spare, and they're outta here.
I enjoyed these and the color and texture.
Thanks.
Such lovely flowers both of them.
Have a nice week!
richness of colors
Very beautiful close-up, and interesting story. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Chris,
Another magnificent page of photos, one more beautiful than the next. I am sometimes late in returning a visit but your visit and comment is always much appreciated. Thanks!
DFP: Beautiful flower pictures and great info on your site.
All your photos are exquisite!
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