10 June Favorites
Magnolia 'Kay Parris' With so much going on in the garden in June, it is hard to choose only ten favorites. I challenged myself and have done just that. These are plants that look good around the midway point in June, specifically from June 15-20. I begin with Magnolia 'Kay Parris'. Believe it or not, having spent the majority of my life in the South, I never grew a magnolia. They are emblematic of the South, where magnificent specimens grace old plantation homes and stately homes in older neighborhoods. I always thought of magnolias as huge trees, not suited to a small garden, but things have changed, and more varieties are now available that are not supposed to grow as large. We now have two magnolias in our garden, both of which were added recently. When one of the old photinias that line our back property line died, it left a gaping hole. I had been looking at magnolias at the nursery and decided a smaller one might make a good backdrop and create a good privacy s...
Just beautiful, I am always amazed and inspired by both your gardens and your photos. You truly are a master. My name is Fawne and I have been silently following your blog for quite a while. I thought it is time to introduce myself.
ReplyDeleteAren't those lady banks amazing in bloom? There is nothing else like them.
ReplyDeleteOh wow. That is stunning!
ReplyDeleteTruly, a dream garden!
ReplyDeleteBoth are budded here, and we wait.
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ReplyDeleteLove Lady Banks, you seem to have mastered it. Going to the Pie Social at the Seeds Garden on Sunday they have a huge Lady Banks!
Now this looks exciting. Can't wait to have something as scrumptious as this going on in my garden. It is good that you have a reflection of all the beautiful blooms going too.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful - two of my favorites-though I have neither one in my garden :(
ReplyDeleteI just obtained my first spiraea, a bridal wreath that I rescued a sprig from one of the old home sites nearby and potted up until it recovers.
ReplyDeleteOh the Nun's orchid, I put into a wider container. They have a lot of roots. I see why the references say to allow a lot of room. Mary
That spirea is just calling for you to walk through the gate....Lady Banks is strutting her stuff as well.
ReplyDeleteI wish we could grow Lady Banks... yours is amazing! L
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! The blue accents work really well with the white and the yellow.
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful, as ever.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Post! Lady Banks always puts on a big show!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely vignette...that rose is so very charming!
ReplyDeleteOMG! My heart skipped a beat. How gorgeous. Some people say once-blooming roses are not worth the space, but there is nothing that blooms with such abandon and profusion as a once-blooming rose!
ReplyDeleteJust caught up with your blog. Isn't it lovely to see the garden come alive again?
ReplyDeleteYour garden is so lovely. It's amazing how blooms can perk up a garden & just invite you into it.
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