This stately late flowering perennial is so aptly named.
In July and August pale candelabras shine through a haze of silver Molinia ‘Transparent’.
Beloved by bees, at dawn both glisten with dew.
Wordless Wednesday : Veronicastrum virginicum ‘Pink Glow’
16 Wednesday Aug 2017
Posted in Gardening
Barn House Garden 
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Me too, it’s one of those plants I can’t have enough of.
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That is fabulous! Such a beautiful plant in the morning light.
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The pale forms are radiant and an uplifting sight, especially at first light.
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This is lovely Kate – looks beautiful with the Molinia. :)
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This diaphanous grass goes so well with the culver root, peaking at 1.2 metres at just about the same time in late summer.
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Absolutely gorgeous. Brilliant positioning to catch that morning light and I adore the last shot.
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Thanks, Allison. This is one of several large clumps in a large round bed. Although they all do well in either full sun or partial shade this is the lucky gem of a patch because here the flowers catch the dawn light in such a magical way.
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I want that plant but sadly not enough room. It looks lovely in your garden.
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This is quite a big clump made up of several plants – in a smaller area I find that a singleton is a lovely, space-saving vertical accent. They can be slow to bulk up too, but, once established they are long lasting perennials.
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I fell in love with these in a Piet Oudolf designed garden. You pictures show they go so well with grasses at this time of year.
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In terms of the stable of “new perennials'” this must be one of the best of those I’ve seen, this one looks just as good in a more traditional border against a dark yew hedge.
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Gorgeous plant in gorgeous light. I’ll have to look this one up. (I fear I may be recreating little mini parts of your garden in mine!)
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Oh, that’s a lovely thing to say, Sam. But really the key is finding great plants for contemporary gardens. These days there’s so much inspiration out there..The harder part is working out how to use those we love the look of/similar in different ways to suit our own sites to the best advantage. Looks like you’re doing that to me 🙂.
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Gorgeous, I don’t think I’ve ever seen them looking so good
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Wow.
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So: are you taking a break from blogging? Hope all goes well. I’ve missed you.
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You are kind to ask, Cynthia. My mum died a few weeks ago following a sudden decline in her health – there’s been lots to do and come to terms with. I’ve missed blogging, so, when things settle down, I’ll be back🙂
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I am so very sorry to hear this, Kate. Please accept my condolences. Losing a parent, especially quite suddenly, is one of life’s toughest challenges. I pray for comfort and strength for you and all who love her.
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Hi Kate, I’ve missed your posts. I’m sorry to hear about the death of your mum. My sincere condolences. I do hope you will feel able to post again and that at least your garden will be giving you some solace.
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Thank you so very much for your kind wishes Christina, gardens can be such a great comfort especially in difficult times. I hope to find a bit of space to post again soon. I do miss my blogging friends!
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We miss you too.
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Sorry to read about your Mum Kate. I have missed your posts. Hopefully Spring will help you
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Thank you for your kind thoughts, I have to say that I am really looking forward to spring this year. Weather wise it’s been such a strange winter, I even had to cut back swathes of grasses well before Christmas that would normally have stood through to March. Miscanthus seems to have done best of all, which I guess makes sense.
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I am opening my garden in August and honestly it looks like dreadful. Waterlogged and all the grasses are flattened after the early heavy snow. Bring on Spring!
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That you’re opening your garden is great news! Let me know when etc and I’ll see if we can get there🙂
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August 12th
Would be very lovely if you could come along.
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