Happy Monday GPODers!
We’re starting the week with an update from Julie Prince in southwest Georgia. Julie has shared her fabulous garden in summer and fall before (check out those submissions here: Julie’s Georgia Garden and Julie’s Garden in Late Summer and Fall), and I’m thrilled that we’re getting an update on how her space continues to grow and evolve.
This is Julie Prince in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia. I am sending this compilation of pictures taken mostly late summer through present! There are quite a few pictures to choose from, so use your favorites.
We endured quite a hot, dry summer this year and are still very dry. The Limelight hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’, Zones 4–8) dropped all leaves during the week that the daily heat index ranged from 108° to 112° despite daily watering. The leaves of many perennials scorched. Needless to say, we are enjoying some cooler weather even though it’s still warmer than normal for mid November.
Julie has shared these incredible ‘Black Stockings’ fountain grasses (Pennisetum x ‘Black Stockings’, Zones 8–11 or as an annual) in previous submissions, and they never disappoint. Their height and huge, arching leaves are so enchanting that even Julie’s dog seems to be admiring!
Julie also creates beautiful container plantings. In this pot, silvery dusty miller is a perfect backdrop for a lovely, light pink geranium.
The color combination of silvery foliage and pink flowers make another appearance in this bed of bright pink canna.
Julie has so many show stopper plants in her garden, but one of my personal favorites is this variegated blue trumpet vine (Thunbergia grandiflora ‘Variegata’, Zones 8–11 or as an annual) that turns a boring chain link fence into something spectacular.
Another scene full of pretty pink! A cloud of pink muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris, Zones 7-10) looks heavenly above a flurry of purple-pink Mexican heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia, Zones 8-11).
But Julie has so much more than just pink in her plantings. This sunny combination of yellow mums and gold lantana is a real bright spot.
Green also makes a sensational appearance in Julie’s garden. Oxalis, bright green sedum, and heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica, Zones 6-9) are a great display of the diversity and interest available in green foliage.
Julie has endless creativity with her containers. Putting this beautiful bowl on top of a pedestal made it that much more interesting. Covering the post with that stunning blue trumpet vine brings it over the top!
Julie is able to blend colors, textures and forms in such an artful way. The longer you look at this bed, the more plants and incredible combinations you find.
This is a public service announcement that more people need to plant conifers in containers! This tiny arborvitae is simple but stately above a sea of ‘Purple Prince’ alternanthera (Alternanthera brasiliana ‘Purple Prince’, Zones 9-11 or as an annual).
Julie sent in so many amazing photos, we’ll be back in her gorgeous garden tomorrow. Have a lovely day, and hope to see you there!
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