April Showers
Rhododendron 'Blue Baron' Greetings from a wet, wet garden. In between rains, I've managed to get a few photos... (And sorry for the erratic quality of these. I have a new phone and still learning how to use it. Some of these are from the phone and others from my camera). Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' ('Dancing Peacock') Flowering Currant ( Ribes sanguineum ) 'King Edward VII' Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold' is beautiful for the first time after languishing in the garden for five years. Turns out, it is all my fault. This is a clematis that should not be cut to the ground in early spring. You live and learn, and I know that I will never understand the rules of pruning clematis. Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold' Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' - the aucuba that doesn't really look like the others. But what a fine shrub this is, especially for shady situations. This was planted in 2019 and didn't grow much for the first few years but n...
Phillip, These photos are extraordinary! You must tell me what your secrets to such wonderful shots are! Dear Husband is my photographer, but I am trying to learn more on my own. Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden!
ReplyDeletePretty pretty. I have only a peony tree. I must get some of these other beauties.
ReplyDeleteOMG!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful pictures! Your garden must be marvelous. The best regards.
Garden-Chair
Beautiful pictures Phillip! Spring seems to be going by oddly fast here too, in spite of the cool temperatures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers all around. Really jealous of the pomegranate blossom.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, It seems like this spring has lasted longer and the roses too. I'm retired though so I have time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak. Your garden and your photographs are lovely.
ReplyDeletePhillip, any recommendations for peonies for down south? I've been wanting to get one, but stymied on what to pick...
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Phillip, I hate to think of May coming to end. From here on out, I'll have to fight harder for my blooms because it will get hot and dry, and the bugs will arrive. May is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI noticed the same thing. Plants are blooming faster than I'm taking pictures. Your peonies are incredible! :o)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always Phillip! And your flower pictures are nice too:) You are right spring should liger for several more months!
ReplyDeleteLovely blooms!!!
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