John’s Garden September 3: Part II

Three months ago we got to tour John’s amazing garden at John’s Garden June 2. His goal this season was to transform it into different climate zones from desert in the front yard to tropical and then to a temperate zone in the backyard. You can see the beginning of these zones in John's Garden September 3: Part I.

Compared to early June, entering the backyard feels like a jungle now.

This Callistemon pallidus ‘Eleanor’ with small leaves caught my eye. This Australian plant thrives in both wet and dry climates producing a bright pink bottle-brush shaped bloom in the spring.

Across from 'Eleanor' is this Rapidophyllum hystries 'Needle Palm' a sign of the changing tropical zone.

John is a master with textures and plays with different foliage to produce a visually stunning experience.

This Datura wrightii possess elegant foliage with a striking blossom.

Palm fronds peak through a Mexican sunflower and black and blue salvia to create a tropical feel.

Mexican Sunflower

Black and Blue Salvia

This creeping fuchsia 'Autumnale' has a vibrant foliage that brightens the shadiest area.

Musa sikkimensis ‘Red Tiger’ banana palm makes a statement with red striped leaves.

As we move through the backyard things spread out with plants that lend to a more temperate feel.

This persicaria, also known as knotweed, catches your eye with its marble-variegated leaf and long red blossoms.

Fucshia magellanica ‘Isis’

Heliotrope

Daphne x burkwoodii ‘Carol Mackie’ another eye catching variegated specimen.

In the back of John's garden are a variety of specimens awaiting a new home or thriving in various planters.

Trachycarpus fortunei 'Chinese Windmill Palm.'

Aloe aborescens

This Pachystachys lutea 'Golden Shrimp Plant' has the most striking blossom.

Thank you John for sharing your garden with us this season!