The Delphinium ‘Blue Bird’ perennials I planted bloomed earlier than I had expected. The blur color is fantastic and adds some more diversity to the garden.
However, the height of the plant far exceeded what I thought it would achieve. As a result, I will need to move the one on the northern side of the garden to along the fence line. Its just too tall and seems out of place.
Also, as the plant, once it flowers, needs support in the form of a brace to keep the flowers from tipping over, especially after it rains. In the long term, I made to move these to other locations in the garden that get more sunlight. Perhaps at the far end of the stroll garden, the sunniest part of the property.
The Boulevard Cypress Oriental Pompon (Chamaecyparis pisifera "Cyano-virdis') did not do well over the winter. Honestly, I have had little luck with this Cypress ever since I purchased it.
We had very little snow over the winter and a spring with little rain. As a result, the soil was very dry. By the time I got around to showing the Cyprus some kindness, it was about 80% dead.
Rather than yank it out of the ground, I wanted to see if I could salvage it. I started by trimming away all of the dead material. As a result, it has lost any resemblance to having once been a pom-pom.
Its not 100% dead, but it is one very sad sight to behold. Perhaps its sad look will give it some character. Honestly, I don't see how it can make it in the long term, but until I have a new plan or plant in mind, I am going to let it try and save itself. We will see how it does.
