The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
You have some gorgeous roses, but I think my favorite is Westerland. I was never a big fan of orange flowers until I moved to the PNW. I swear it has something to do with the long periods of gloomy weather (which I actually like, BTW). Orange is reminiscent of sunshine. Thanks for sharing your roses.
ReplyDeleteI think so too Alison. And I like the gloom too!
DeleteMy favorites of your collection is the Peachy Creeper, Gold Medal, and the plum. Yummmy. Your green thumb is showing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses! I love them so much. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo many beauty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! One of my all time favorite Corals is "Lafter" but her thorns are no laughing matter...
ReplyDeleteWalking through the gardens at Joy Creek is an olfactory delight these days. Between that and this post, I'm beginning to rethink my attitude about roses.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing your beautiful roses, it's like having color therapy in our cold, wet and dark winter at the moment
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your roses very much. Your 'Westerland' is impressive. I agree, Chamblee's is an excellent rose vendor. Lucky you to get such a good impulse buy with the 'Sunbelt Plum Perfect'. It looks like a winner.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous roses! You and the Rose City (well pretty close) are a perfect match!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Are you experiencing less fungal problems there than in Alabama?
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