Vanha Talo Suomi now boasts 35 different Clematis varieties, some in multiples. I was turned on to them pretty late in my planting scheme, but have made up for it by introducing nearly 20 just in the last two years. Here are a couple of the favorites so far.
A reblooming Clematis variety called ‘Omoshiro’ – late spring blooming with a later bloom in autumn. Spectacular!
Following is Clematis ‘Albina Plena’ – flowers in the spring on old wood, but later reblooms throughout the summer on new shoots. The double flowers are nodding and it requires no pruning.
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I have introduced quite a few Hemerocallis into the Vanha Talo Suomi gardens over the last three years. Most were imported from Lithuania. I was so delighted with the selection and have repurchased many times over. For those within the EU, I can highly recommend the perennial plant nursery of Kestutis and Viktorija Vysniauskai. The following true lilies and Hemerocallis (daylilies) are from their nursery.
These true lilies which follow, acquired from a yearly late winter garden show, have been an early spring standout of this garden bed for years. Unfortunately, we are blighted with the red lily beetle as climate crisis effects sweep across the Nordics. Many gardeners have abandoned growing true lilies altogether due to the beetle damage, thus making daylilies a much more suitable option. I expect the selections and varieties of daylilies in local shops will increase with demand as more people opt for lily replacements.
There are several other Hemerocallis and Lilium cultivars, and so much more, which can be seen at the gardens of Vanha Talo Suomi – Thank you for stopping by!
During the massive renovation of our original condition 1950s (in Finland, these are called Rintamameistalo) era home & garden, we tackled quite a few things. Getting indoor plumbing installed was job No. 1 – after demolition of the entire inside, removal of all the exterior and basically starting over! That process is one several readers might have first-hand knowledge about. Tough, hard, demanding – lots of sweat, tears, and yes blood was shed! Thankfully, that process was mostly wrapped up within two years. Still a few tweaks and trim – even all these later, still to do.
Garden renovation began in April 2016, after using the downtime of the previous winter to finalize my design to scale on paper. A large order had been placed with a local family-owned plant nursery and when the plant stock arrived – it included 100 hydrangeas, as well as numerous conifers, trees, and shrubs.
That nursery is called Taimiteutari – we became a “regular” annual buyer of their plant stock, and friends over the years, but room in the garden is getting a little on short supply these days 🙂
When you consider everything that has been done to renovate the garden – and within the constraints of typical Finnish seasons, even I am impressed. Most of what we have in the ground we had planted within the first five years. The last couple of years, it’s been perennial plants mostly going in, as these could finally be inserted among the other larger shrubs and trees.
The first 100 hydrangeas have contributed so much to the design. They add incredible form and structure to the garden border, as well as bountiful, reliable blooms every summer. Easy to grow and care for, and with a variety of sizes, colors and bloom type, there is certainly a hydrangea perfect for your garden situation – there’s even a climbing variety!
We now have 200 hydrangeas of various type and size. With space a real consideration now, I’m thankful for the dwarf and mini varieties! Here are some of my favorites.
If you have questions about garden design, plant choices, care or growing tips, don’t hesitate to inquire!
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