Stepping Into May
Rhododendron 'Klondyke' and Geranium maculatum May is already here and the garden suddenly explodes with growth. We spent the weekend watering (already?) because there hasn't been significant rainfall in a while. We don't have a sprinkler system so it is all manpower, dragging hoses and sprinklers. It takes two days - one for the back and one for the front - to water everything. It is possible to get it all in one day if we start really early. The rhododendrons are beginning now - 'Mandarin Lights' 'Jean Marie De Montague' 'Percy Wiseman' - beautiful but suffers from lacebug. I'm considering replacing it or maybe I will try and treat it. A favorite right now is the Chilean Potato Vine ( Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'). This plant is hardier than you might imagine. Some sources list it as a "9", others an "8". It is going on its third year in our garden, having been moved once. It is sheltered somewhat by a fence but ...
The helebore season!
ReplyDeleteI believe they look even prettier in photos than in real life.
Lucy
Phenomenal photo!
ReplyDeleteThese are beauties Phillip. I have some white ones beginning to bloom.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Phillip! They are just what's needed. gail
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Phillip!! Exciting stuff here.
ReplyDeleteLove the color and the freckles!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I guess it’s what I needed to remember that spring is just around the corner. Thanks for this beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteMy Lenten Rose haven't started blooming yet. My daffs are blooming. Haven't been able to get pictures of them yet. Ruptured a tire on Patton Island bridge Wed afternoon late and they put a used tire on Thurs until they can get 2 new ones in. I had a tornado that went overhead last night and hope that the blooms survived.
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