Bloody Frost

What once was magnificent white Mexican Sage
What once was magnificent white Mexican Sage

I was warned. I’m not denying this. I just didn’t appreciate what it really meant. Now I can see it. Bugger, bugger, bugger! It kills things. It kills things I like. I’m waiting to see what it actually kills and what it causes grevious bodily harm to which can still recover.

Perennial Basil doesn't stay perennial with Kandos frosts
Perennial Basil doesn’t stay perennial with Kandos frosts

Anyway, here is some of the damage to date. I know some are just dead now. Others I’m not sure about. At least I will have a better idea next year and will also have some areas that are more established and perhaps more resilient to the frost. I know I won’t prune until Spring has commenced to allow as much protection as possible. I will also plant more bulbs – at least they like the frost!

A Heliotrope that will not see Spring
A Heliotrope that will not see Spring
Please, not the Fuchsias!
Please, not the Fuchsias!

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