WHAT'S LOOKING GOOD IN DECEMBER 2013

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  1. ARMANDII

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    I thought we might start off the December "What's looking good in December" Thread with some pics I took over the weekend while looking at what needs cutting down or moving. Not all the things that attracted my eye was flowers but just sometimes texture and shape.
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      They're really lovely pics Armandii:blue thumb:...it just shows there's still lots to see even in December if we just look that bit closer:dbgrtmb:
       
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        You're right, loli, it's amazing what's still in the borders if you look. The roses still seem to be trying to flower, some better than others. Here's a few more pics from the weekend.
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        Trumpeter seems to ignore that fact it's December!!
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        A strange year with Teasel seeds growing in the seed head.
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        Kings Ransom trying to beat the cold.
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          :huh:....never seen that before with the Teazle Armandii.....and the new growth on the Roses...i'm going to have a closer look at mine tomorrow:dbgrtmb:
           
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            Lovely pics armandii :blue thumb:,my rose ena harkness is still flowering and we have had frost :dunno: i seen a cherry blossom flowering today! :hate-shocked:x
             
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              A few things still going here;

              Salvia discolor is being heroic and starting to bloom again in the greenhouse (it is sub-tropical)...............
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              Salvia "Black and Blue".........................
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              Last of the Lobelia tupa blooms..................
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              And another of the perennial Lobelia is trying to get in on the act too..................
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                Great shots and lovely colour, longk:thumbsup::snork:
                 
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                  Lovely pictures Armandii and Longk.

                  Armandii, I liked the second shot, Rose and hips. :)
                   
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                    Thanks Sheal, they were taken just as the Sun was going down which is why there's a "glow" in the pics.

                    The rose is "Masquerade", Sheal, which is the one I bought dry root in a cellophane bag from a now defunct Supermarket over 30 years ago for 50p. It's still producing buds and flowering fine even at this late time of year. I don't often leave Hips on the the roses but I left a few on Masquerade.
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                      Stunning! :dbgrtmb:
                       
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                        Looking good :blue thumb:
                         
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                          Bits and pieces around the garden - berries, seed heads and so on. Heavy dew added some interest as well.

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                            You lot who are taking photos atm, are you professional snappers?! You make my efforts look pitiful and I never do my plants justice. Really lovely to see such interesting bits and pieces especially at this time of the year.
                             
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                              I agree Silu....aren't they just amazing pics....we're a lucky bunch on GC to have the privilege :dbgrtmb:
                               
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                                Stunning pics. Don't think the camera on my phone could compete lol. Which is a shame as I still have some lovely roses in bloom, some colourful wall flower and 'lily' shaped leaves with a seed pod that I'd like identified. Must have a go tomorrow and see if I can take anything worth sharing.
                                 
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