Clematis: June, clematises and chat, 1 by pirl

pirl wrote:
Carolyn - I've seen other dogs smile but Smitty loves giving me "snarly face" if I try to get his orange squeaky bone. Such a pill!

How I wish we had some of your rain, Annette. I'm jealous! It's so hot that after an hour of work outside I feel exhausted. My best time now is after dinner until 9 PM. Have to find my miner's helmet soon. I've been pruning the montana Grandiflora weekly and yesterday (with the help of a patio umbrella) removed another bag filled with trimmings. It just won't quit with the new growth and attaches itself to a rose and another clematis on one side and a tree on the other side. I only trimmed Liberation because it's next to the montana and I had the shade from the umbrella to do it.

Marcia - the heat, humidity and mosquitoes are in full force here. Your container is lovely! The lilies have been terrific this year and Eyeliner (photo 1) amazes me daily with more perfect blooms. It began in mid June and still has more buds to open. It is much taller than I expected but it's so regal.

Annette - Old age is a big pain. I can't remember where I planted Hotline. For all I know it may be potted and in the dog's pen/garden room - Smitty and I share it but I love it while he just endures it. Anyhow, it is gorgeous and when it blooms I'll be so happy to share photos. It should be fabulous with PC!


The lilies have been their best this year! Jack comments daily on their beauty. Love Forever Susan (photo 2) with that dark purple streak down the center as well as these spotted ones (3 and 4). If anyone knows the name of them I'd appreciate your letting me know. The heat has my brain fogged up!

The Jackmanii's are all in bloom and Reiman and Venosa Violacea as well as a nameless lavender and Ville de Lyon. Wish I could do better in the heat to get more photos.