I can’t deny it any longer, the garden certainly has a mellow, yellow cast to the foliage. Just a couple of weeks ago, everything was still green in all its shades, but now it is looking like autumn is upon us. The sunlight is different, softer, lower in the sky, so not peeping over the huge trees in the woodland any more. I’ll have to wait until next month when the leaves are falling, before I see the sun coming through the bare branches of the trees once more.
Yellowing foliage.
Side garden.
Towards the rose garden.
From the side, looking towards the back.
Arundinaria auricoma
Now called Pleioblastus viridistriatus, carries on the yellow theme, but this is ok as it should be yellow.
Fuchsia genii.
This hardy Fuchsia has yellow leaves for most of the year.
Back gravel area.
This area gets brightened up with pots of bulbs in the spring and summer, I will have to find some for autumn, but even so, I think it still has interest from the contrasting foliage.
Behind the alpine bed, Darmera peltata contrasting with the grass at the back.
Paeony foliage.
The colours are starting to change.
Prunus Kojo-no-mai.
Cornus alba sibirica Westonbirt.
This one is in a pot, grown from a hardwood cutting.
Acer Shindishojo
My new Acer, bought in the summer, is still growing and putting out new leaves, so these aren’t autumn tints, but the colourful new growth.
Actinidia kolomikta.
These leaves were green with white and pink splashes through the summer.
Silver birch.
The silver birch by the back door is slowly turning yellow.
Polypodium pulcherrimum group.
This Polypodium in the woodland is looking quite spring like, unlike most of the other ferns it is looking very fresh with its green fronds.
Adiantum venustum
The fern, Adiantum venustum, is lending its foliage to Cyclamen hederifolium, which pops up between the fern fronds
Polystichum setiferum divisilobum.
I really like this one, it looks good for most of the year.
Zantedeschia aethiopica
The Zantedeschia in the bog garden is still looking good, but I think the leaves will soon be going yellow before they fall.
Lady fern and Rogersia in the bog.
Still contrasting with each other are Athyrium niponicum Pictum and a Rogersia.
Pulmonaria.
This is just the plain ordinary Pulmonaria, but after being cut down for the summer, I am rewarded with fresh new leaves.
Pulmonaria longifolia
I think I ought to move this Pulmonaria as it is in danger of being chocked by a spreading Campanula.
Houttuynia cordata Chamaeleon
Sometimes a thug, but not where I’ve planted it!
This is the end of my offering for Foliage Day, thanks must go to Christina at My Hesperides Garden for hosting this meme each month, please pay her a visit to see other foliage from round the world.
I know you have shown it before but the combination of Lady fern and Rogersia is wonderful. You’re right that your garden really does look autumn is coming fast, but still very beautiful. Here autumn is really only making its presence felt by the softer, lower light. Thank you for joining in this month Pauline, you meet me to posting first by just a few moments! Your contribution is always much appreciated.
It is also a lot cooler here Christina, jumpers and coats have come out of the wardrobe because of the wind! In the woodland, conkers are everywhere on the floor – definitely autumn weather.
beautiful Pauline and, yes, that’s what I need – a hardy fuchsia. Always wondered why mine start blooming around now!
Thanks Rosemarie, we have quite a few hardy fuchsias here, but they have all been flowering since early July. They just need cutting back in early spring, then you should enjoy flowers all summer.
Just beautiful – I always love the garden in the softer, warm light of early autumn. It’s so mellow and inviting. You are fortunate to have such a lovely, mature garden…the views to the side garden are absolutely delightful!
I agree, the light is so much nicer now than the harsh light of summer Matt. The huge trees do form a lovely backdrop to the garden, but we have developed the garden over the last 25 yrs, it was wall to wall grass when we moved here!
Peony autumn tints always take me by surprise, I don’t know why. For some reason I don’t expect them to have such strong colour but they’re one of the best. Acers are just starting here.
Yes, the peony foliage was a surprise Jessica, but they don’t all seem to change like that. My Acer seedlings in the greenhouse have started changing colour, but the parents are still waiting!
Hello Pauline, I am new to your blog and have just read your ‘about’ page, your garden sounds and looks wonderful and your phrase about being an intruder really resonates. Your post on foliage is so full, it looks as though you are slightly ahead of me here in Bedfordshire in terms of Autumn colour and well just about your whole garden. Looking forward to reading more of your posts.
Good to hear from you Julie, thanks for leaving a message, I’m glad you’re enjoying reading about our garden here. Autumn is certainly on its way, the temperature has dropped and the wind is getting stronger!
The autumn light is just beautiful in your garden, as are those autumnal leaves, your garden is stunning whatever the season.xxx
Thanks Dina,I’m enjoying the way the garden is looking at the moment. I like that we have 4 distinct seasons, each with it’s different plants, that’s what keeps me going into the garden to see what is new.
Hi Pauline, I loved seeing your long views today. Isn’t it fascinating to notice the color shifting. Our light is different now also and we’re much more aware the days are becoming shorter. Hope you have a wonderful autumn.
Hi Susie, I thought I would take some long views as a change from all the close ups I normally take!Your garden sounds as if the weather is pretty much the same as ours, I like autumn when we get nice crisp sunny days!
Autumn colours combined with the fading light are quite magical, and some of your foliage is looking really lovely already Pauline. So where have you planted your Chameleon plant to keep it in check?! I have got one in a pot and am wondering what to do with it!
My chameleon plant is up against a concrete wall on one side, a brick wall behind it and paving in front of it, the only way it could spread is under the paving and in 20 yrs it hasn’t shown any sign of doing that! Maybe Cathy, if you planted yours still in its pot, it might behave?