Re: Cornus holding on to leaves


"Mel" wrote after...
> "Sacha" said
>> I noticed today that despite the cold snap and now the gales, our Cornus
>> controversa variegata is still holding on to its leaves AND has new buds
>> appearing. Can't say I remember that happening before.
>
> I was wondering about the same thing in my garden. Not only are there
> still
> leaves on clematis nelly moser, it also has several flowers in full
> blooms!
> Still are leaves on clematis fireworks and montana; hydrangea; weigela
> florida; lavatera; spirea japonica and hardy fuchsias. And although most
> of
> the leaves have dropped off exochordia, it has new buds appearing. And
> today I've noticed a couple of hebes have burst into flower, including
> Maria
> which I think is a spring variety. It was freezing up here last week, but
> it's turned wet and mild again.

One of our Water lilies, "Peach Glow", has just pushed a flower bud above
the surface.

--
Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London


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  • Re: Cornus holding on to leaves
    ... > controversa variegata is still holding on to its leaves AND has new buds ... leaves on clematis nelly moser, it also has several flowers in full blooms! ... the leaves have dropped off exochordia, it has new buds appearing. ...
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