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...
Already nearing the end? That seems fast. Meanwhile, the little we get down south hasn't even gotten started.
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous Fall colors, I love the Black Tupelo. Barberries remind me of living in Oregon, so colorful.
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ReplyDeleteI shuttered when I saw No. Seaoats in your garden. Of course you are a more attentive gardener than I am. They pop up everwhere in my garden. I find them difficult to dig out and keeping them in a sensible range. I will be interested to hear if you ever tire of them.
ReplyDeleteThe color in your garden is fabulous. Always something of interest.
Lisa, I have always heard that. I used to grow it in Alabama and started to notice seedlings popping up after many years. Here, I've not seen one seedling - yet (knock wood). I have it planted in a gravel area so they will be easy to see if that happens.
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