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3/2/2022

Crocosmia and Canna

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Instead of roses I fell in love with Crocosmia and Canna in my garden this summer
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Crocosmia 'Lucifer' A favourite of Christopher Lloyd's with it's wide strappy leaves and large open flowers
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Crocosmia 'Solfatare' Notice the lovely bronze strappy leaves which tone so well with it's yellow flowers
​Probably because their flowers are so yellow and orange, and orange is the most summery colour when the sun don't shine!   And it hasn't this summer, and still isn't!   We already seem to be heading for an early autumn, so where was summer?   However if you have sunny orange and yellow  in the garden you can pretend the sun  is shining.   
I seem to be building up a collection of Crocosmia - and a new interest in them, thanks to garden friend, Alan Trott, who has kindly sent me some different varieties.  Amongst these are 'Solfatare' and 'Severn Sunrise'  which has larger than usual open bright orange flowers.  The named varieties do seem to be variable, as when I google them, they vary from site to site, so please do not take my identification of named varieties as gospel.  It's all a bit hit n'miss!
All I know is that Crocosmias have been a newly discovered joy in the summer garden which I had not been aware of before!  

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But not so Cannas! Everybody knows about them and the way they scream 'summer' in the garden when they flower!   And who can resist the these exotic looking blooms!  Sadly, I can't tell you the name of this variety above, as it was given to me as an unnamed variety from a North Island garden friend - all I know is that it's a stunner - especially the colour.  I forget about it from season to season - but in high summer there it is again wowing me!  
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And not only the flowers but the foliage too,  which can be so dramatic.  Especially the yellow and green stripey foliage of this Canna variety, sometimes called 'Bengal Tiger' - and you can see why - all those yellow stripes!  The flowers are a pale orange - nothing special - yet the pale orange does look right with the yellow stripey foliage. 
​And thank goodness for that dramatic foliage as there has been no sign of a flower yet, in this cool summer.  But wait - is that a flower stem I see rising up from that handsome foliage?  Better late than never!  It might make it into flower just before the frosts. 

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Penny Zino link
16/3/2022 10:31:22 pm

love this Robyn you write so well

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Penny Zino
18/3/2022 05:34:12 pm

Thankyou Penny - you are always so encouraging and positive about my blogs!

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Matthew
17/3/2022 12:04:35 am

Lovely colours mum!

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Matthew Kilty
18/3/2022 05:38:11 pm

Thanks Matthew
I'm delighted that you have taken the time to read my efforts!
love Mumma

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Anna Crighton
17/3/2022 07:39:03 am

Thanks Robyn - gorgeous!
I now know what I will be acquiring for next summer!
Your orange choice echoes perfectly the colour for current women's fashions too!

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Anna Crighton
20/3/2022 12:32:22 pm

Thankyou Anna - I think Canna's and or Crocosmia would look great in your garden! A bright patch in mid to late summer, when the garden can go off a bit. Check them out online and the availability as well.
Cheers
Robyn

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jude jude turner
17/3/2022 10:04:06 am

Thank you Robyn...sunny and cheerful.
I only live a long stone's throw from you but here on the hill I have found some days too hot and sunny.
But have enjoyed the rains when they came.

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Jude Turner
20/3/2022 12:35:32 pm

Thankyou for looking and commenting on my blog - always really nice to hear from you.
kind Regards Robyn

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Jeannette Kwant link
18/3/2022 08:29:46 am

Hi Robyn
Just stunning and so helpful. You inspire and excite with your writing!

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Jeanette Kwant
20/3/2022 12:23:07 pm

Thankyou Jeanette
Lovely to hear from you and thankyou for appreciating my blog. Meanwhile, I am wondering how your garden is taking shape? I hope things are working out as hoped.
Kind regards
Robyn

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