Not much dolly news to share today. We have been busy outside while the weather is still reasonable and have planted a couple of Camellias. One in front of my studio window (we've tried other things, but had no success), it's an informal double called Hawaii. The flowers are so pretty and it's not expected to grow very tall, so should still let enough light into the house.
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| Camellia Japonica Hawaii |
The other, a Paradise Petite Pink, will be planted in our courtyard, where we have just finished adding a new larger patio. Unavoidably, the workmen destroyed a small section of our garden when they had to bring the concrete in, leaving just enough room for a slender plant.
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| Camellia Sasanqua Paradise Petite |
This will grow up to 1.5 meters tall and just 1 meter wide, so should be perfect there.
The patio looks great, but we are still waiting for the balustrade to be installed. I will post photos when it's all completed, as it just looks like a big bluestone blob right now!
Next thing on the agenda is repainting all my old pots terracotta, to match the more recent additions.
Hopefully there will be a little time left over for dollies. :)
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Hi dear, long time no see. I hope you're doing well!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it's important to use the opportunity of the great weather, while it lasts. I'm sure it'll look great :) I hope you will share photos of them, when they've grown <3
Hi Lise!
DeleteThings are okay here thank you. :) I will when they come into flower, but that could be a little while.
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These are such beautiful colours. I love how cheerful they look too and I think it would make such a lovely site to look out on from your studio window.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alasse, I love pink and these will be so pretty when they flower.
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Such pretty plants, I hope they'll grow quickly and well for you :)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing photos of your patio when it's all finished. And yes, I hope you do get a little dolly time too!
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I don't think they will grow quickly Sharon, it'll be like waiting for dolls to arrive waiting for them to flower. :)
DeleteUnfortunately getting trades to appear when you need them is almost impossible, so it will be a while before it's all done. I will share photos though when it is.
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Your plants and flowers look beautiful. I would love to have a garden. We try to grow some thing on our balcony, but it is not so easy.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel. Sometimes having a garden can be quite expensive, so in that way you're lucky. :)
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Hello and hopefully you had a great weekend! Beautiful flowers and I have read that Camellias are used for health products. :) Enjoy the new week! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you Niina, it was a quiet one. :) I believe they are, and it's a variety of Camellias that is used for tea.
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Hi Sandi,
ReplyDeleteThese flowers are very beautiful, I hope they'll grow healthly and soon. Sadly we can't have plants in my balcony, they always die :(
Greetings ^^
Camelias grow into a large bush so it will be quite a long time before they reach their peak, but they do flower every year while growing. I have three other Camelias that have been in our garden for a number of years and they are wonderful when in full bloom. :)
DeleteIt must be really difficult to grow things on a balcony Lily and I guess they would need much more attention than those in a garden.
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