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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...
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Peony "Sorbet"

So many blooms, so little time to photograph! I was walking around the garden yesterday experimenting with making a video with my camera and realized that May is almost gone. It has been a wonderfully mild Spring with abundant rainfall but the season has went by in a flash. I was disheartened yesterday to see that the roses were almost gone. Despite the wonderful weather, it seems like they haven't lasted as long as they normally do. Maybe I've been so busy, I just haven't had time to enjoy them.

Here are some other blooms that I meant to post for Blogger's Bloom Day and never got around to it.



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Peony "Krinkled White"

iris
Louisiana Iris

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Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis fruticosa)

pomegranate
Pomegranate

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Baptisia "Purple Smoke"
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. UnknownMay 24, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    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!

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowMay 24, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Pretty pretty. I have only a peony tree. I must get some of these other beauties.

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  3. GardeningMay 24, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    OMG!

    So beautiful pictures! Your garden must be marvelous. The best regards.
    Garden-Chair

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  4. sweetbayMay 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful pictures Phillip! Spring seems to be going by oddly fast here too, in spite of the cool temperatures.

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  5. NicMay 25, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Beautiful flowers all around. Really jealous of the pomegranate blossom.

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  6. Anne BoykinMay 25, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Hi 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.

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  7. JenMay 25, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Phillip, any recommendations for peonies for down south? I've been wanting to get one, but stymied on what to pick...

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  8. RobinLMay 26, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    I'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!

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  9. Casa MariposaMay 28, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I noticed the same thing. Plants are blooming faster than I'm taking pictures. Your peonies are incredible! :o)

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  10. outlawgardenerMay 29, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Gorgeous as always Phillip! And your flower pictures are nice too:) You are right spring should liger for several more months!

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  11. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Lovely blooms!!!

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