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Redbud 'Flame Thrower' (Cercis canadensis) As May comes to an end, I thought I would share some trees that look good now.  First, the insanely beautiful 'Flame Thrower' redbud. I always hesitate to praise this tree because of their finicky nature. So far, so good on this one which is near our front door.  Snowbell and 'Wolf's Eyes' Dogwood in the background The Snowbell tree ( Styrax japonica ) has been spectacular for many weeks. I was up on the roof of the garden shed this morning and got an aerial view of it. It looks so much larger from above. The blooms are so heavy that the branches are bending down. A few years ago, I recall standing underneath it and the roar from bees buzzing around it was deafening. Last week, I was saddened to hear no bees at all. Fortunately, there are some a week later but not nearly as many as in the past. On the opposite side is 'Wolf's Eye' Dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) which always delivers. This is a small dogwood c...
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Hydrangea "Angel's Lace"



Another new line of hydrangeas is the "Halo" series. They were originally bred in Japan in the early 90s by Hiroshi Ebihara and later marketed in Europe as the "Frau" series. Now they are available here in the U.S. with names like "Angel Eyes" and "Angel Smile". We have "Angel's Lace" and it is quickly becoming one of our favorites.

Described as the first picoteed lacecap in the world (that is when the flower color has one basic color with a margin of another color), it is bred to be compact with sturdier limbs and larger flowers. It is marketed as being suitable for containers. It can grow to be 4 to 5 feet so it is certainly fine in the ground, as ours is. It is very hardy (to zone 6). So far, this has been a spectacular addition to the garden and one that I would highly recommend.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. GrannaJune 3, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    I love it!

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowJune 3, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    That bloom is unusual with the white edge around the bloom.

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  3. JenJune 3, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    does it have any fall color in the leaves?

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  4. BenJune 3, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    The white edge is awesome, and really makes the bloom pop

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  5. Dave@TheHomeGardenJune 3, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Nice!

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  6. GinnyJune 3, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    It's beautiful. I adore hydrangeas and it's great to learn about these.

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  7. AnonymousJune 3, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    It's a keeper.

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  8. Roses and LilacsJune 3, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Absolutely beautiful. What I wouldn't give to be able to grow lacecaps.
    Marnie

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  9. F CameronJune 3, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Hot pink--love the 'halo' on the edges, too!

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  10. DavidJune 3, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Absolutely stunning! Can't wait to see it in person.

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  11. KynaJune 4, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    I love picoteed flowers. That lacecap is so pretty!

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  12. Monica at Garden JunkiesJune 4, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Hydrangeas are one of my favorite shrubs, mostly because of the gorgeous blooms. So it's nice to see a completely different look in a lacecap - that white edge sets off the bold pink beautifully. I bet it stands out in the garden like no other! Yet another plant I'll have to track down and add to the garden....

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  13. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Phillip I have heard of this series but never saw them. Stunning!! Keep those hydrangea shots coming.
    Sandra

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  14. debsgardenJune 4, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Beautiful! This is one i would like to add to my own garden. it is quite interesting.

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  15. compost in my shoeJune 4, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    And what about powdery mildew on the foliage. Many of these have major problems with this leaf problem.

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  16. WayneJune 5, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Awesome! But of course........only zone 6. I'm barely a 5......

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  17. GailJune 6, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    Phillip, You are surely increasing the sale of hydrangeas everywhere! This one is stellar! gail

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  18. How It GrowsJune 6, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Nice...I haven't seen that variety before.

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  19. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)June 7, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    The comments say it all. Beautiful shrub.

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  20. Roses and LilacsJune 7, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!! Love the white outlines around the petals.
    Marnie

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  21. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressJune 7, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    It's beautiful, I love the color.

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  22. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Okay Phillip, how long do we have to wait for more hydrangeas?

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  23. Chandramouli SJune 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Whoa! I never knew Hydrangeas come in so many colors! I learnt a lot about them from your posts on Hydrangeas. Thank you :)

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