tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post6859381218070492077..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Liriope For AugustJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-53702378094312079132013-09-01T20:17:23.791+01:002013-09-01T20:17:23.791+01:00I don't think I'll ever beat a bargain lik...I don't think I'll ever beat a bargain like that. Glad you've got your hubby trained though or else he could have left them there.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-80196960798063075312013-09-01T20:12:56.319+01:002013-09-01T20:12:56.319+01:00I'll be watching it like a hawk. The most inva...I'll be watching it like a hawk. The most invasive thing I've got in my garden is a perennial sweet pea, I wish I'd never planted it, it's an absolute thug. I've tried to dig it up but it's still popping up all over the place two years on.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-90900291227481200772013-09-01T19:36:44.888+01:002013-09-01T19:36:44.888+01:00Yesterday hubs popped into Tesco to buy a loaf and...Yesterday hubs popped into Tesco to buy a loaf and saw some rosemary on the reduced aisle, guess how much? 2p each, I kid you not, so he bought the last four all for under 10p!xxxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-29239502891584317562013-09-01T17:32:24.361+01:002013-09-01T17:32:24.361+01:00I think that it's only some varieties that are...I think that it's only some varieties that are, but as to which they are... I'm sure that you won't have a problem if you keep an eye on it. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-32503879753897269842013-09-01T13:57:38.036+01:002013-09-01T13:57:38.036+01:00I'm pleased to hear such a glowing report. I&#...I'm pleased to hear such a glowing report. I've never really looked at autumn bloomers before, so I'm hoping there's some things which take my fancy over the next couple of months.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-81908452382004017952013-09-01T13:53:29.288+01:002013-09-01T13:53:29.288+01:00It's a bit different to other things I have in...It's a bit different to other things I have in the garden, I like the flowers.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-18821762876434597072013-09-01T13:43:22.942+01:002013-09-01T13:43:22.942+01:00Finding plants that bloom in the fall has been a c...Finding plants that bloom in the fall has been a challenge for me, Jo, as I tended to focus on spring and summer bloomers. My liriope is just coming into flower. It is very reliable and well behaved! I know you will enjoy yours. P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-27687734668919432792013-09-01T12:47:36.943+01:002013-09-01T12:47:36.943+01:00What a great looking plant, hope it thrives. The p...What a great looking plant, hope it thrives. The purple flowers a lovely.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-57081650128603546332013-08-31T18:19:55.228+01:002013-08-31T18:19:55.228+01:00I hadn't heard of Liriope before I bought it, ...I hadn't heard of Liriope before I bought it, but after doing a bit of research online, I came to the conclusion that it will form a good ground cover without becoming invasive, but if you know better I'd better keep it in check. I'll certainly watch it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-84590577507943291862013-08-31T16:40:38.392+01:002013-08-31T16:40:38.392+01:00A good plant which should bulk up well, in fact it...A good plant which should bulk up well, in fact it can become a bit invasive! Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-81014669609054563072013-08-31T11:42:47.796+01:002013-08-31T11:42:47.796+01:00I think the foliage adds interest too, I'm loo...I think the foliage adds interest too, I'm looking forward to that bulking up a bit. I'm just hoping that all the plants I've added to the garden this year manage to hang on and flower again next year, it's all about the staying power.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-768313621986207632013-08-31T11:39:48.369+01:002013-08-31T11:39:48.369+01:00Geoff Hamilton always came up with some sound advi...Geoff Hamilton always came up with some sound advice, he's sorely missed.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-16420146432528456182013-08-31T11:38:36.112+01:002013-08-31T11:38:36.112+01:00It's good to find a plant which is only just s...It's good to find a plant which is only just starting it's flowering period now, I'm hoping it will continue to provide some colour in my garden when everything else has finished.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-89673362083462891822013-08-31T11:36:53.712+01:002013-08-31T11:36:53.712+01:00It's a really deep purple, such a gorgeous col...It's a really deep purple, such a gorgeous colour.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-45164367452864942562013-08-31T11:35:42.604+01:002013-08-31T11:35:42.604+01:00I'm trying my best to get some colour in the g...I'm trying my best to get some colour in the garden all the year round. It will be great if I manage to pull it off.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-91695087089080169292013-08-31T11:25:31.163+01:002013-08-31T11:25:31.163+01:00Yes, it's very similar to muscari, but the flo...Yes, it's very similar to muscari, but the flowers are longer. A very similar colour though. You'll have to let us know which plants you've bought, they may give me some ideas.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-52416128174558893072013-08-31T11:23:19.632+01:002013-08-31T11:23:19.632+01:00It's purple, very similar to grape hyacinth.It's purple, very similar to grape hyacinth.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-53350057100046522522013-08-31T11:21:16.486+01:002013-08-31T11:21:16.486+01:00The colour is intense. I'm hoping it lives up ...The colour is intense. I'm hoping it lives up to expectations, it will be nice to have some colour in the garden so late in the year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-90586372118318573652013-08-31T11:19:30.168+01:002013-08-31T11:19:30.168+01:00I'm hoping to do a post at the end of the year...I'm hoping to do a post at the end of the year with a round up of each plant I've bought.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-37009195230994520692013-08-31T11:18:14.271+01:002013-08-31T11:18:14.271+01:00I hope so. I'll have to see how each plant doe...I hope so. I'll have to see how each plant does over winter, I'm hoping I don't lose many.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-5687624899524594612013-08-31T08:56:52.654+01:002013-08-31T08:56:52.654+01:00That's a very pretty plant, Jo. You'll ha...That's a very pretty plant, Jo. You'll have to keep us posted as to how it grows during the autumn - autumn colour lasting into November is well worth knowing about and I may well look this one out for my parents' garden. You've added some lovely plants during your monthly quest, your garden must be a riot of colour by now! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-72746456989689403772013-08-31T06:20:31.739+01:002013-08-31T06:20:31.739+01:00That's a great idea Jo and a good way of ensur...That's a great idea Jo and a good way of ensuring year round interest in your garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-44656307327288198282013-08-30T23:40:52.265+01:002013-08-30T23:40:52.265+01:00I like it! I've never grown one of these befor...I like it! I've never grown one of these before but flowering into November is hugely appealing. I've done quite a bit of garden centre shopping lately too - I LOVE it! :) Anna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919869821280585077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-73872921512722524032013-08-30T22:59:03.920+01:002013-08-30T22:59:03.920+01:00Nice one! Love the colour too. Nice one! Love the colour too. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-53414001219212181352013-08-30T22:02:25.573+01:002013-08-30T22:02:25.573+01:00How lovely to have a plant that is only just start...How lovely to have a plant that is only just starting to flower now, as everything else is looking a bit tired. Good that it's not too fussy too!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.com