I’m very fond of my single yellow ‘Canary Bird’ rose (Rosa xanthina ‘Canary Bird’), a species hybrid that blooms in May with a generous number of long-lasting, cascading yellow flowers. The graceful mahogany-red canes with small, fern-like foliage are long and arching, and if given free rein, the shrub fills quite a bit of space. This is a perfect rose shrub for the back of a … [Read more...] about Hardwood cuttings from a special rose
‘Canary Bird’ rose
Understanding variegated foliage
Last summer I planted three Japanese painted ferns (Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’, Zone 5). I love these plants; their complex form and colouring contribute interesting detail. The ferns emerge olive-green in mid-spring and take on a metallic-grey colour with pink-burgundy veins as the fronds expand. Each plant forms a thick clump with vigorous arching fronds. But all is not well … [Read more...] about Understanding variegated foliage
