It was not actually broken so I trimmed it back a lot and Doug and I lifted it up and tied it well to the stake that was there. We will just have to wait and see whether it lives or not. I did end up with a lovely vase of flowers.
On Wednesday I ordered some seedlings from Awapuni who send their plants wrapped in bundles - each bundle having between four and 9 seedlings.
This is what I ordered,
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Coreopsis - Amulet
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COREAMU
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1x 9 Seedlings/bundle
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$4.99
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Cornflower - Dwarf Mixed
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CORNFLO
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1x 9 Seedlings/bundle
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$4.99
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Echium - Cottage Charm
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ECHIUM
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1x 9 Seedlings/bundle
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$4.99
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Lavender - Munstead
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LAVMUNST
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1x 9 Seedlings/bundle
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$4.99
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Lupin - Gallery Mixed
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LUPMIX
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1x 4 Seedlings/bundle
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$4.99
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Petunia - Duo Burgundy
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PETDB
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2x 9 Seedlings/bundle
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$5.00
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Petunia - Mini Picobella Rose
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PETMINRO
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2x 4 Seedlings/bundle
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$5.00
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Zinnia - Tall
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ZINTAL
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1x 9 Seedlings/bundle
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$4.99
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French Mesclun
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LETMESCF
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1x 9 Seedlings/bundle
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$4.99
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Lupin - Blue
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LUPBL
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1x 4 Seedlings/bundle
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$4.99
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They arrived this morning and we have started to plant some out.
2 or three bundles have now been planted and the rest are in water ready for tomorrow as the wind is still quite strong and we are going out later.
The 'French mesclun' sounds familiar. I buy packs of mixed salad leaf seeds under that name. Useful stuff.
ReplyDeleteI saw it on the list and thought it would add something to the lettuces I have in the garden.
DeleteBoy you had some strong wind. I hope the protea survives, its a beautiful shrub/flower.
ReplyDeleteYou're going to have a colourful summer garden. The list reminds me so much of nz. We used to go for drives with my parents looking at peoples gardens
Yes, I hope it survives. We have been busy planting today and will do more tomorrow.
DeleteHoping your protea lives to fight yet another day - it looked as if it was a lovely plant.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it had got a bit "top heavy" but they tend to. I hope it will be o.k.
DeleteOh my, I do hope that the protea comes back.
ReplyDeleteI really like you flower choices. I use most of those myself. Coneflowers are a favorite and they are now coming in so many more colors and make a beautiful display.
I think they will look good together. Just hope we don't have a drought.
DeleteSeeing the positive is always good. Nice jug of flowers. :)
ReplyDeleteI especially like lupin. They have a sort of Dr. Suess-like quality to them.
It was all the foxgloves coming up that gave me the idea of lupin - another tall flower. Yes, the jug of flowers is a bonus.
DeleteI wonder how Proteas grow in SA? It does look a little top heavy compared to its trunks
ReplyDeleteI don't know but they may be more straggly there. I have always cut this back after flowering to stop it getting too tall.
Deleteoh poor Protea, they don't like being disturbed but they are hardly plants so fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteThat is what I am doing.
DeleteSo sorry for the wind damage. Hope the Protea makes it!!!
ReplyDeleteActually, I have never before, seen a Protea.
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