Spent leaves of Cercidiphyllum japonicum gather on the gravel path.
Spent seed cases of Stipa gigantea quiver in the breeze.
I had no idea how well suited they’d be ….
Together they make a pleasing autumn corner.
Wordless Wednesday : The Remains of the Day
19 Wednesday Oct 2016
Posted in Gardening
Barn House Garden 
What gorgeous images and they all help to make the changing season more pleasurable..
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Thanks, Sue, it has a warm glow about it even on a dull day plus the delicious smell of caramel from the decaying leaves.
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Ooh, what a stunning combination Kate! :) I have been thinking of replacing my clematis obelisk in front of the acer with some Stipa next year. Now I am convinced it will work after seeing these pictures! :)
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That sounds like a great idea, the autumn red would make a fabulous contrast with the burnished gold. Stipa cultivars come in different heights😉.
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Oh yes, you can’t beat a good autumn corner Kate!
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Trees with good leaf/bark colour really come into their now, don’t they? You have an extensive collection, must be looking good now too.
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Indeed – some of the witch hazels are changing beautifully at the moment
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Oh, how lovely!
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They look wonderful together and I wish I could come and sniff your glorious Cerdiciphylum.
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I enjoyed a whole sunny afternoon today ostensibly ‘weeding’ in its vicinity … Definitely a sniff-worthy activity for which good company is always appreciated!
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What a beautiful combination. Lovely with the sedum(?) in the foreground.
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Well spotted, it is! Such rich colour from them too right now ….
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The grasses really come into their own this time of year.
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Indeed, autumn is the perfect time for seeing grasses in their full glory.
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How wonderful are grasses, as Brian says. Lovely pics. Wish I could sniff your Cercidophyllum!
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I wish you could too. With bees buzzing among the remains of red persicaria, it’s a heavenly spot for a mid-morning break!
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I shall imagine you there!
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A lovely tapestry. They do look great together. How old is your Cercidiphyllum? I must visit the Botanics pronto to go sniff theirs.
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Thanks, Alison. I planted it in autumn 2011. Think it came as a 6′ tall, 20 litre sapling, so although it’s still a youngster it’s grown quite quickly.
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Stunning, stunning combo. Consider it stolen. I have the Katsura and a Stipa sized hole in front of it. How good is that?!
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Sounds like it was meant to be! Persicaria works well as underplanting too. Do you notice that Taurus/Fat Domino/Blackfield seem to flower for longer than Firetail?
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Fat Domino is new to me this year but still flowering, Blackfield is looking as good as the day the blooms emerged. It will always be my favourite.
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Blackfield is on my wish list! Thanks, Jessica.
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Absolutely beautiful, Kate, two of my favourites. The leaves of mine have fallen due to the drought. It doesn’t like drought one bit. Have never noticed the caramel or whatever scent – have you? So sorry about your 4-legged friend, there’s comfort in these situations just the privilege of having known each other, having spent good times together…heartache is always part of it, isn’t it. But I’m convinced that we will all meet up again with our beloved animals one day, it’ll be on a meadow and it’ll be a very moving moment, I bet. :) PS: Blackfield is looking stunning here too, truly a star performer.
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Kind and comforting words, thanks Annette. Made me recall the film Dean Spanley – have you seen it? A favourite with us, requiring a box of tissues and abottle of tokaji 😉.
Blackfield sounds a winner!
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No, I haven’t but will look out for it, Kate. Blackfield sure is. Funny how the Persicaria can behave so differently. The pink one has been a star too, always upright, even in heat and drought whereas…well, I suppose it’ll always be a huge learning process.
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I agree, lots to learn and fun to be had along the way.
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The decorative grasses are beautiful, Kate! Those are beautiful autumn photos.
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Stipa is one of my many favourite grasses, glad you like it too.
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