Plant of the Day
Friday 5 April 2024
In spring the new foliage of shrubs has so much to offer. The yellow leaves of Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' (mock orange) lights up the woodland garden as much as any flowers. It is necessary to prune out any darker foliage shoots (reversion) that appear or they will take over.
Jill Raggett
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Au jardin de Jeanne (3/3), Bayonne 2023
Photographie : Jean-Marie SUHUBIETTE
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Il fiore d’angelo è ancora profumato dopo la grandinata.
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In the garden. Värmland, Sweden (June 17, 2014).
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English dogwood | ig: @evadollhopf
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Plant of the Day
Wednesday 9 August 2023
The pure white, scented flowers of Philadelphus satsumi (mock orange blossom) make a great addition to a shrub border. Older shoots have dark greyish brown bark and the leaves are opposite each other on the stem. The plant originated in Japan and was introduced to cultivation in Europe in 1851.
Jill Raggett
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Greek Coin - Gold Octodrachm of Ptolemy II Philadelphus
C. 265-246 BC
Ø 2.8 cm
Obverse: busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II with a Gallic shield behind. Reverse: Ptolemy I and Berenike I.
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