JR and DAWN ... romancing in the rain.

love them like necklaces

Hi Paul... you're a romantic Lol...

That is a very pretty combo

oh yes ;)))

Thanks, Pimpernel ... Whatever the winter weather, I enjoy seeing these, just past my kitchen window.

I love this shrub!

Thank you Michaella :o)))

Very Nice TT :o)

You did a good job of convincing me to get one of these, TT. Even when I get one, it will take a while to look as good as this, though! How old is it before it starts producing tassels?

Thanks Amy.

Oji ... My JR produced tassels when quite small, but looks more majestic now that the branches have gained height.

nice company:) almost can smell the 'Dawn':-)

Hi Kasy ... the viburnum has a fantastic scent ...
not surprising JR can't resist her .. Lol. ;o)

hope it's mutual feeling, lol.

Lol.
Who could resist JR with those tantalising tassels ? ;o)

A beautiful combination TT.

I couldn't Terra. Remember when I've seen it for the first time, I think I went 'o wow'. Think mine was with orange berries of pyracantha... let me see if i can find it...

Lovely combo......

Thanks Stroller and Dotty :o)))

What a lovely sight they make together......

Hi Milky ... Thanks.
Their babies would be pretty wouldn't they ... Lol.
Long tassels of sweet-smelling blossom ;o)

Now now,Terra no matchmaking ! they will decide if its a match made in heaven..(or your garden ) Lol...a lovely thought though!

Lovely combo!

Lovely :)

Love to see your pics of JR Tt.....still on my wish list...:o))

Lovely combo TT I will be buying a JR for sure my bodnantense dawn will be pleased :o)

they really go well together Terra, very nice :-))

Hi Karen, Pixi, and thanks, Sandra ..
JR knows Valentine's Day isn't too far away .. ;o)

Thank you Janey and Neena ...
Good luck in getting your own JR's :o)

Hello Surreylad ... thanks.
Nice to have these winter interest shrubs so near to my kitchen windows. :o)))

Two beauties that I would like to try after the move :o)

I do like your JR, TT. I have one on my wish list. I have just ordered some plants online with 50% off from the Garden Centre but the JRs were out of stock :(

Hi Gee ... I hope you can acquire a JR.

Last year around my garden, I planted three very baby JR's, which I'd grown from cuttings... so that means unfortunately no spare babies at the moment ... :o(

There's a nursery a few miles away, TT, which I hope to visit during half term (when my daughter can take me - although I have asked her yet!!). I hope they will have one :)

Fingers crossed :o)

Thanks Homebird ...
They provide lovely winter interest for many months...

Tried to get a Garry Elliptica a couple of years ago after reading they worked well on a north faceing wall but was unsuccessful, some lovely ones this year I have noticed but much too big for my tiny garden.Terratoonie will they still flower if they are pruned?

Hi Poppylinda ..
Good question.
I've found by trial and error that it is a case of selective pruning, in the springtime.
Try to leave a few untrimmed branches each year, to ensure you get the lovely JR tassels :o)

Thanks for that,Terratoonie very useful,I will note that down incase i come across one on my travels They only catch your eye when they are in flower.

I find JR a nice all-year shrub because of the ever-green leaves. The tassels start developing at the start of winter. My JR is not far from my kitchen window and it is fun watching the tassels grow.

Pleased to see you on GoY Poppylinda.
We lost a couple of good members this week, but it is encouraging to welcome friendly newcomers. :o) x

Thanks,as i said on my profile/blog (my friend sharnford tells me its in the wrong place!!) I,m new to this computer lark but you know what I'm getting quicker all the time on this keyboard,not being a typist,in fact everything else is takeing second place at the moment,not sure THAT is such a good thing,but hey isnt that what retirement is all about doing what you WANT to do not what you HAVE to do??? X

Linda ... you are absolutely right...
GoY is rather addictive... but a good addiction :o) x

Just beautiful Terra :o)

That is a beautiful JR. I wish I could grow it where it could have full rein to grow as it should and aren't these tassels to die for.

Thanks N3tyy and Scotsgran :o)

Here's another .. a view of JR looking up from below ...

http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/63423-my-love-affair-with-j-r/member/terratoonie

I'm falling in love again!! It really is one of those plants that you continue to enjoy each year. I look forward to seeing the tassels. I might not have any this year because I cut it back hard after neglecting it the previous year.

Hi Scotsgran ...
JR's tassels grow for many months, starting late summer, and they are near my kitchen window, so I have fun watching them grow throughout the autumn and winter. :o)

Ours don't start flowering till about the end of September.

I think, because my JR is over the dog run, near the kitchen, I walk past him many times a day ... so I notice every stage of the development of the tassels, from the very tiny beginnings !