Gardener's Bloom Day

I'm posting a day early to Gardener's Bloom Day (where garden bloggers post photos of what is blooming in their gardens on the 15th of each month). I'm taking a break from showing roses, although you will find a few here, and posting photos of other bloomers.

Clematis "Betty Corning" was just planted last year and has a few blooms this year.

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), tender perennial, butterfly and hummingbird magnet, likes well drained soils.

Clethra "Little Henry" - Not as large as the regular Virginia Sweetspire.

Iris "Edith Wolford" was a gift from Randy and Jamie.

I'm not sure what this iris is although I believe I've been told before. This one spreads rapidly and the deep purple color is lovely.

Iris pseudacorus - old fashioned Flag iris.

Peony "Raspberry Sundae" - yes, peonies can be grown in Alabama but they usually don't last long and rain ruins the blossoms.

Spirea "Gold Mound" and Achillea "Paprika" (yarrow)

Indigofera (Indigo Bush)

Hydrangea "Snow Queen"

A container planting of euphorbia "Diamond Frost" and Red Polka-Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya)

And, more roses!

"Westerland"

"Petite Pink Scotch"

"New Dawn" growing alongside Miscanthus "Cabaret" and Hydrangea "Sike's Dwarf"

"Carefree Delight" with Purple Smoke Tree

Visit May Dreams Gardens for more garden blooms!


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy