Here in Zone 9b in California's Central Valley, we have had some rain, and we have had some fog. But we have had no freezes. Yet.
I have been able to enjoy the the full bloom of the Brugmansia (Angels' Trumpets), although they did not bloom at all this year until late November. They will continue blooming until the first frost.
The camellias are just now coming into bloom.
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| 25 year old sasanqua camellia (no ID) |
And three newcomers that were planted last year.
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| sasanqua camellia 'White Dove' |
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| sasanqua camellia 'Yule Tide' |
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| japonica camellia 'Debutante' |
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| cyclamen |
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| the first Snowflakes ( leucojum) |
My dear son, SOS2, braved the crowds at Costcoto get two large poinsettias for me, knowing I could use some cheer. He is such a kind considerate young man who would do anything for me.
And my heart goes out to those parents in Newtown, Connecticut. I don't have the words to express the grief I feel for their loss.
Lovely Camellias, Dorothy! I am so envious, I have Yuletide and after many years still don't see it bloom.... Us people in the far frozen North try not to think about southern gardens with their abundant blooms. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHannah, Do you have your 'Yuletide' in a sunny location? I think the sasanqua camellias can take more sun than the japonicas. At least that has been my experience.
DeleteIt might be worth a try to move it. The flowers are just perfect red for the holiday season. Thanks for visiting my blog!
I can't get over what all you can have out there still blooming. How nice it is to have those long seasons.
ReplyDeleteCher Sunray Gardens
Hi Cher, We do have very short winters here and this year perhaps no winter at all!
DeleteWhich isn't too good for some of the fruit growers who need those days of chill to produce good fruit.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful Camelias and Brugmansias.
ReplyDeleteThe brugmansias time is limited but the camellias will be here for a longer stay. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWow you have loads of beautiful blooms! I wish I could grow a brug like that.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nicole. I love the tropical look of brugs. But it does seem a little strange to have them blooming in December...this is not typical!
DeleteHow nice to see your brugmansia in bloom while my own garden is frosty! A wealth of flowers all around. Thanks for posting for GBBD!
ReplyDelete~Julie
Hello julie. Thanks for joining up with my blog! I was surprised that I have as much as I do in bloom at this time of year. Usually I don't enjoy the winter months so much but this year it is a pleasure and comfort to be outside.
DeleteWhen I lived in CA we had something blooming all year. too. Your brugmansia look beautiful! Will your poinsettia survive outside?
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy, I had left the poinsettias on the covered front porch, but it is supposed to get down to 31ยบ tonight. (Our first freeze this year.) I brought them inside a few days ago. I've never been able to get one to live much past the Christmas season. The brugmansias will turn to mush after the freeze but they always come back!
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