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 ...
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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