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Redbud 'Flame Thrower' (Cercis canadensis) As May comes to an end, I thought I would share some trees that look good now.  First, the insanely beautiful 'Flame Thrower' redbud. I always hesitate to praise this tree because of their finicky nature. So far, so good on this one which is near our front door.  Snowbell and 'Wolf's Eyes' Dogwood in the background The Snowbell tree ( Styrax japonica ) has been spectacular for many weeks. I was up on the roof of the garden shed this morning and got an aerial view of it. It looks so much larger from above. The blooms are so heavy that the branches are bending down. A few years ago, I recall standing underneath it and the roar from bees buzzing around it was deafening. Last week, I was saddened to hear no bees at all. Fortunately, there are some a week later but not nearly as many as in the past. On the opposite side is 'Wolf's Eye' Dogwood ( Cornus kousa ) which always delivers. This is a small dogwood c...
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Garden Blogger's Bloom Day - July 2022

Dierama dracomontanum (Angel's Fishing Rod) and Rose 'Marjorie Fair'



Rose 'Essex' and Lavender 'Phenomenal'


Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura'

Clematis durandii

Clematis 'Vancouver Morning Mist'


A container with African Daisy, Pineapple Sage and Cuphea 'Honeybells'. Clematis 'Arabella' pops its head in from afar.


Clematis 'Tiaga'


Cotula 'Tiffindell Gold' (Gold Buttons), 
Carex 'Bowles Golden' and Verbena



Galega hartlandii 'Lady Wilson' (Goat's rue)


Foxtail Lily (Eremurus)

Rose 'Marchesa Boccella'

Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula) 

Check out Carol Michel's May Dreams Gardens blog for more bloom-sharing bloggers!

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. LeaJuly 15, 2022 at 8:29 AM

    Lots of beautiful flowers!
    I especially like all the Clematis blooms.
    Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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  2. Dorothy BordersJuly 15, 2022 at 1:05 PM

    Wow! What a lot of gorgeous blooms you have. Love that 'Marchesa Boccella' rose.

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  3. Kris PetersonJuly 15, 2022 at 1:12 PM

    I am SO envious of your Clematis, Phillip. That Galega is interesting but I can't even find the genus in my sunset Western Garden Book, which can't be a good sign.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 16, 2022 at 10:27 PM

      Kris, that is surprising. Joy Creek used to carry it but they are closed now.

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  4. ksJuly 15, 2022 at 6:11 PM

    Other than Arabella my Clems have long gone over-and Arabella does look dreadful even as it continues to pump out the blooms. I have 2, so I am doing an experiment and cutting one of them back to about 2 feet to see what happens.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 16, 2022 at 10:26 PM

      'Arabella' is fairly new to me. It has not been that vigorous yet.

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  5. Judy BiggerstaffJuly 15, 2022 at 8:50 PM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful blooms, Phillip. You have gorgeous flowers in your area. We are suffering from the heat in western Kentucky. Daily watering is a must for us right now.

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    1. AnonymousJuly 16, 2022 at 10:26 PM

      Oh no, I sure don't miss that! :(

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  6. Hoover BooJuly 15, 2022 at 9:03 PM

    Oh my, fabulous Clematis! 'Essex' and 'Phenomenal' make a great pairing, too.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 16, 2022 at 8:39 AM

    So envious of your Foxtail Lily bloom! (I had no success with this bulb).
    I love the Gold Buttons and Carex combo: very cool. Are you growing the Alstroemeria in a pot? Is it behaving well in your garden?
    Chava

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    1. AnonymousJuly 16, 2022 at 10:25 PM

      The alstroemeria is in the ground. So far, so good. This is the second year.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 16, 2022 at 1:52 PM

    Wow! That first photo is sure bright! Beautiful.

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