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
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the Dahlias! Another favorite is the white lily (last photo).
Have a wonderful day!
The lily was a surprise! Do they usually bloom this late in the season up your way? I adore Caryopteris and wish I could grow it here. (I've tried.) The combination of the coleus and hydrangea is unexpected and very attractive.
ReplyDeleteThat lily was a surprise. It is in a pot and I guess it was planted late.
DeleteI always enjoy my monthly visits to your garden. So much variety and color. Happy (belated) Bloom Day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dorothy!
DeleteYour 'Dynamite' is dynamite. It looks wonderful. Mine are extremely drought stressed.
ReplyDeleteThe Caryopteris and Abelia are so happy and healthy looking. Your whole garden must be magic.
Hoover, we do a ton of watering!
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