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...
What can one say, but "Wow!"
ReplyDeleteIs it fragrant?
WOW!!what a display!
ReplyDeleteLet it go. It likes you.
ReplyDeleteI know, I gave up on it. haha
ReplyDeleteAaron, actually no, it is not. The garden is very fragrant though with other roses and the privet scent is very strong. I love it.
ReplyDeleteOh but it is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe things we find out about our plants when it's too late to do something about it. It is beautiful, but how does one tame a rose?
ReplyDeleteWow! I have heard of the Rector, and his reputation for devouring all that lies before him, but never seen him in action,so to speak ! He lives up to his reputation ! Mind you, what a handsome chap he is !
ReplyDeleteI can hear it lurking around trying to devour you too! Quick, run to the west coast and don't tell it where you've gone. It's the only way to save yourself!
ReplyDeletePeter, you funny boy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a handsome brute.
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