Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Burp(ee)?, 1 by

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I don't know about the hydrangea that blooms for only two weeks ( not sure which one that is), but I have several hydrangeas from Heronswood and had planned places for several more. And I do grow meconopsis. I like to grow new and unusual plants, even though I have lots of stuff that anyone can get at Home Depot.
Heronswood never had mass appeal. I don't think it was meant to.
Heronswood, in my mind, set the standard for beautiful use of hydrangeas in a woodland setting. They had some climbing hydrangea species that were simply astounding, growing in pure shade.
Here's one of the more unusual cultivars, a photo from last summer. I wish i had photographed the tag. Knowing I can't go back makes the fact that I accidently left my camera at home the last time i went just that much more grievous.
You are so right, Alyrics, about not taking for granted the special plant places we find. I did spend money at Heronswood, as did many people. But it was never going to be a place that sold to the masses. It just wasn't made that way.

edited: Here's a link to a recent story:
http://www.madison.com/tct/features/index.php?ntid=87241&ntp...

This message was edited Jun 10, 2006 2:58 PM