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 ...
Mmmmm I can almost smell them. Love those hot colors.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautify. Perfect colors for our hot summer weather!
ReplyDeletePhillip, that's your reward for having to shovel snow. Would I rather not shovel snow or have lilies? A little snow wouldn't be bad. They're so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTwo of my favorites and a week or two from bloom here... love the orienpets but many are chlorotic this season from all the rain and cool temps we've had... great pics! Larry
ReplyDeleteMusadet, a nice white with tiny red spots around the center is also a must have. It is the most fragrant one in the garden. My Golden Stardust
ReplyDeletewas just starting to open and the storm today broke it off. I staked it, so hopefully the remaining blooms will open. Mary
Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteMary, I had Muscadet in a container for many years but this year it did not reappear. It was always loaded with blooms so it is one that I want again.
ReplyDeleteI particularly like "Scheherazade", however I know people who'd have trouble pronouncing that after a Saturday night party, ha.
ReplyDeleteRob, I have to stop and think before I pronounce the name, drinking or not. :)
ReplyDeleteOh what Equisite lillies and photographs, Phillip!!
ReplyDeletegerri XXX
Superb photography! I miss asiatic lilies (is that what yours are?), I should try them again...
ReplyDeleteLove those vivid colors!!
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