Taken in the fall, this photo shows that a touch of white in this heath aster next to the Blushing Knockout rose makes them appear bridal worthy. In high summer, Blushing Knockout is as white as the aster, but then only the aster’s blue foliage shows, and it is still a nice contrast. Heath aster reminds me of baby’s breath so maybe that’s why I think of weddings.
Heath aster and Blushing Knockout rose
A touch of white from these daisies in Texas (I don’t remember their name, someone help please) and the white rain lilies soften hard granite steps. The daisies are nearly pillow-esque.
Daisies and white rain lilies
A touch of white in this Grandpa Otts morning glory acts as a runway light for the humble bee to pollinate. If you want seeds, contact me, but beware, it spreads everywhere.
Grandpa Otts morning glory
A touch of white in the autumn clematis clinging to my old fence looks so innocent, but don’t be fooled. In the south, this charmer is another spreader and nearly impossible to remove from the garden once there.
Evil autumn clematis against split rail fence.
Puffy seed heads in dwarf fountain grass provide a touch of white for the front border.
Dwarf fountain grass, maybe 'Hameln'
This was so much fun. Thanks to Katarina at Roses and Stuff who came up with this meme. I really enjoyed looking through all of my old photographs. Took me right back to summer and fall. What does a touch of white do to your garden pray tell?
I have determined that I will be growing a morning glory next year. I thought that I had settled on “Heavenly Blue’, but after seeing ‘Grandpa Otts’ I am no longer sure of my choice.
I’m afraid I am in the same boat as Carol; our next touch of white will be snow. I have a few hemlocks whose new growth is white and they always look like snow in summer with their white tips.
dee, How lovely to see the summer blooming flowers again~You probably won’t believe this, but I cannot get Grandpa Ott growing here! I think I’ll try again~Unfortunately, Autumn clematis does like my clay soil. gail
I enjoy this meme as well as everyon interprets the theme differently. I like white flowers too and the way they lift other colours.
The Heather Aster really does look like Baby’s Breath with the Blushing Knockout. Lovely! I must try BK. I have the regular KO and Rainbow KO and like them very much.
And I love your white daisies! Especially with the rain lilies.
You have gorgeous examples for this week’s Blooming Friday!
Our touch of white in the garden at the moment is snow!
I did chuckle at your caption for the Clematis – I have almost exactly the same shot from my front garden, except the fence is black railings in mine. Only yesterday I was thinking I need to get rid of it before it takes over everything.
Thanks for your visit over at mine – good to see you as always, but especially on an important holiday weekend like Thanksgiving 🙂
Friendly white cools the summer garden when all vivid/hot color is too much. And yes like Carol, I’m afraid the next touch of white will be snow.
Your pretty little white daisies are BLACKFOOT Daisies. Great plant, when they get almost desert conditions. They just bloom and bloom and bloom! I have a friend who has had them growing in a compost pile on her driveway for years!
Yes, I’m afraid it will Carol. 🙁
A touch of white… what every garden needs. My next touch of white will likely be snow.
Oh, yes, I know the winding ways of Grandpa Ott. They grow like billy-oh in my sandy garden. They love the way the soil warms up quickly for germination in the spring. However, seeds I’ve given to others with dissimilar gardens (more clay or more shade) haven’t been so aggressive. So if you like morning glories, don’t be too put off. Great post… I’ll check out the meme.
Hi Helen, I love Grand Ott, and I don’t mind his wanderin’ ways, but others may not be so amenable as you and me. Yes, I think he doesn’t enjoy clay soil as much as my loamy sand.
This is a great meme. I like to double up roses with various other plants, much to the chagrin of my rosarian friend who raises and shows roses. Baby’s Breath is always one of my favorites. Love your daisy stair runners.
Donna, it was really fun to go back through my pictures. I enjoy white in the garden. It livens things up.