Tuesday, February 2, 2021

An August morning in the Hummingbird Garden—Part II

And we return to where we left off yesterday, the back garden of the Hummingbird Garden (aka the Kuzma Garden). Our gaze has turned to the left now, and we're staring—in awe—at that gorgeous Agave ovatifolia. Or at least I am, maybe you're looking at the palm and hoping I'll ID it. Sorry. I never can remember it's name...(update: it's Jubaea chilensis)

Next to the agave is the Leucadendron argenteum, or silver tree.


Pulled back a bit, so you can see the entire area...

The Leucadendron argenteum and Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' 

Walking on, deeper into the garden...

Tall blooming Caesalpinia gilliesii (which I guess is now called Erythrostemon gilliesii? What?) on the left. You'll see that again in a moment.

This shot of the Kangaroo paw (anigozanthos) looks so painterly...

Here's the Caesalpinia/Erythrostemon close-up...

And now the crevice garden...

Which means more agaves! 'Blue Glow'...

Guessing, maybe Agave montana?



And of course, Agave ovatifolia...


I was thrilled to catch the palm shadows on this tall, glazed container. I wish I would have had this shot to include in the book.

One more agave photo...

Salvia, yes? Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' maybe?

The empty (but fabulous) greenhouse...

Another abutilon...

I was thinking this beauty might be Magnolia Figo, and have learned that it is.

Looking ahead...

Looking behind...

Looking up! Another abutilon...

And of course we have to stop to admire the variegated daphniphyllum...

Here we are, back at the beginning of the back garden... we just walked down those steps

I really didn't want to leave, it was all so beautiful and being the year of COVID I really hadn't gotten out much.

Stalling I stopped to admire the stripes on the phormium.

Photograph the non-variegated daphniphyllum.

Smell the gardenia

And admire another abutilon bloom. 

But finally, it was time to depart....

Weather Diary, Feb 1: Hi 50, Low 46/ Precip .50 

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21 comments:

  1. Stunning as always, and brought back so many beautiful memories. Hopefully we can see it in the flesh again soon. And one other thing that comes to mind is their quote you highlighted on your book, which we so agree.

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    1. To think we once took garden visiting with friends for granted... never again!

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  2. The palm/tall vase shot is very picturesque. The garden looks so jungle-like I can see why you were reluctant to leave. Wish I could grow Abutilons as well as they do. Thanks for the great tour.

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    1. It is definitely an abutilon rich garden! When working on this post I took the time to go back and look at photos from my very first visit. I was amazed at how small everything was!

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  3. What a fabulous, jungly oasis! I can see why you didn't want to leave.
    I love the execution of the crevice garden. It's a softer display than what I've seen in the Denver fling posts. I love variegated daphniphyllum. Whenever I see a photo of it I think of the spectacular specimens they grow at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, and sigh with envy.
    The Caesalpinia blooms are extraordinary!

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    1. That variegated daphniphyllum at the BBG is a thing of beauty!

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  4. Thanks for returning to this garden gem! Hope you update every year.
    Curious about the Leucadendron argenteum --- is that in the ground? Thought they were a bit to tricky to grow. The palm shadow on vase seems almost like part of the pot's glaze! Magic!

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    1. Yes it is in the ground and yes they are tricky, especially in our climate, as they are not hardy here. The garden's owner has devised a method for keeping it alive and so far it's working!

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  5. Sweet garden, feels so summery... it has such a tropical vibe, it's hard to believe it is in Portland!

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  6. I always swoon over that Leucadendron argenteum and look it up anew only to remind myself why it wouldn't be suitable in my garden (size and sensitivity to wind). *SIGH*

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    1. Surely you've got a little wind protected pocket you could tuck one in?

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  7. Ha! While the beautiful Agave is the focal point in that first photo, I found myself taking it all in, including the palm and the flowering plants in the front. And with the other plant combinations in the other photos, as well. I want to be there right now.

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    1. Well right now it's raining buckets! Maybe bring an umbrella?

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  8. Perfect for this blustery wet February day. I feel warmer just looking at this gorgeous garden.

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    1. The warmth will return, fingers crossed.

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  9. Wow. All so fabulous. I'll show restraint and comment on only one thing: Those PALM SHADOWS in THAT GARDEN caught my eye on a different day, cast onto a different thing. They inspired me to plant as much Waggie (wagnerianus) as I can!

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    1. Yay for that! The palms in this garden have grown to really create a sense of wonder haven't they?

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  10. What a fabulous garden! I love it all! I am amazed at how well the Agaves due. They are happier than here in excessively hot and sunny Phoenix! The photos in your book are wonderful, but the vase is too! Thanks again, Loree, for supplying my green fix!

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    1. You are so very welcome Nancy, thanks for stopping by!

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  11. What a beautiful garden.

    The shadow of the palm leaf on the urn is a great capture.

    I can understand why you like it so much because it reminds me of a larger version of yours/

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