Okay, the shape of the bed is rather too angular and plants look young. But after all, they are just getting their feet wet this first summer. I'm simply pleased that it is possible to grow something flowery in such a damp, poorly drained place. Only one plant hasn't flourished--my mallows are just a blink bigger than when they were transplanted back in May. A few more leaves, perhaps, but not much taller. A purple lobelia might be substituted next summer.
For height, I have to rely on this Joe Pye weed "Gateway." Like a gangly teenager, it's a little scrawny now but should fill out just fine. I'm ready to push this experiment further.
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It sure was the perfect summer for that garden to get started. Your mallow looks like tree mallow, is it? We've been talking about how well things have done with all the rain, and are wondering if maybe the old 'inch a week' of water isn't enough. I mean, things have grown okay before, but not so luxuriantly and prolifically as this summer. We think we're going to water more next year unless of course we get as much rain as we did this summer.
I defer to your great knowledge on all matters mallow. I'm not sure what kind it is. Do you grow tree mallow?
I see another Nan has made it here before me. Well, no matter: I'm so glad you left a link to your raingarden posts over at Gardening Gone Wild. How fun to see the progression of your plans and plantings over the seasons!
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