June 2006 Photo Competition DISCUSSION thread

Nothing to talk about yet Nathan.

Come on. What's the secret subject :D

 

Do ya think Nik's popped over to Germany and forgot?? :D

 

Collected his �£2000 prize and just scarpered

Probably taking pics of tits in the Seychelles :D :D :D

[ 08. June 2006, 10:48 PM: Message edited by: Dave W ]

 

Sorry just realised I should have posted on here, my apologies, just a minute I blame roders!

Liz: I think you are just being modest! Mrs.DAG would prefer it if I left it in the dustbin, in case I take one of her!

 

June is certainly busting out all over everwhere and the gardens are bloomin' marvellous this year. It's a great June for wild flowers too and so I'm staying with the wild ones for my three entries.

 

BM Fab rose, never seen one that colour, is it a Rambler? Really great photo.

Trevor, I just love Clematis, is the white one Mrs G Jackmann? Not sure about the Blue one.

Some brilliant pics already this month, the stakes are obviously getting higher


:(

 

suedobie it is described as

"ââ?¬Ë?Rhapsody in Blueââ?¬â?¢ is a shrubby floribunda rose with fragrant blooms in an exquisite shade of purple tinged with blue. In optimum conditions, it can be expected to reach a height of around 150 cm (5ft). Glossy, dark green leaves are extremely healthy and vigorous, so there should be a good degree of resistance to those fungal diseases that prey on foliage in our damper climate."

And this is pretty accurate. I have 2 in symetry at the front of the house and it does well with little help from me. I keep it tall to clear the under planting.

 

Suedobie the white Clematis is 'Madame Le Coultre' and the blue Multi Blue,
I have them alongside my front door in a large pot, I think the reason they are putting on a better show this year is I placed a membrain across the top of the pot to stop weeds and covered it with white chippings, which reflect the sun so the roots stay cool.
Trevor

 

that picture of standing room only is amazing! So far, that's the one for me! maybe I'll actually vote this month???

 

Paladin - what a beautiful picture......

Elaine - !!!!! Toms ripening and cucumbers ready??!!! NOT fair.... :(

Once again, fab pics everyone..... keep 'em comming!!!!

 

Yep, agree Paladin - Standing Room Only is really great (but not quite as good as Rosewalk)
:D

BTW Did you ever find the name for your rare peony?

 

Went to the gardens today but the head chap was not there to ask.
They still have a wonderful collection though!

 

Escalonia... Marge that is the most beautiful one I have ever seen what variety is it?