We were gone for five days and when we got back, it seemed the garden had suddenly become lush and full. Perhaps that’s just my perspective, but I think, too, the rain we had gave everything a big push.
The fenced garden is already looking overgrown. And I had hoped to plant some herbs in there this year…
The columbine is in full bloom. From the old red and yellow columbine, through the singles in many colors, to the doubles…
We have a large bed of columbine at the front of the house. So pretty right now!
The clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ is climbing through the hydrangea bush by the front porch.
The Korean lilac is blooming. We lost one of these last summer, and are not sure why it died. Part of this bush has died, too. Waiting to see if it will survive the season.
Near one of the beds in the front yard, the Johnny Jump Ups have appeared en masse.
At the west gate to the fenced garden, Salvia ‘May Night’ is just beginning to shine.
Blue False Indigo is native to the Midwest, so it thrives during our hot and humid summers. Plant it where you are sure you want it because it has a long tap root and extensive root system and is, therefore, difficult to move.
Extending springtime just a bit longer, some of our Poet’s daffodils have just bloomed. Most of them were done a week or so ago. Perhaps they are planted deeper than their friends were?
The irises are beginning to bloom. ‘Congratulations’ opened yesterday.
I’ll save all the lovely hosta plants for another post. They are coming on strong this year and are looking great!
You can visit other gardens at Bloomin’ Tuesday.
~~Rhonda
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You have some gorgeous Columbines. Oh and the Iris is stunning.
Oh, I LOVE all the colors of the columbine – so pretty! And thanks especially for the good information on digging the false blue indigo. I have one plant (more like a bush…it doesn’t really look like yours) that I was thinking of dividing. I wondered if it would really hurt the plant. Thanks for letting me know that it has a long tap root and maybe I’d better not try splitting it after all. (Thanks for your comment via email on my Bloomin’ Tuesday; I’m not sure what happened with the comment form…others have since been able to leave a comment. I appreciate you contacting me.)
The columbine garden is amazing! My favorite is the red and yellow, very striking bloom. Lovin’ all the pretty pastel colors. Jean
Springtime is so amazing with the variety and absolutly beautiful colors and form of your specimins! How can anyone doubt there is a God??? Thanks for sharing all your wonderful photos! You get such depth and capture the gorgeous color of each one!
LOve to come each week and see what is blooing at your house – I don’t kno whow you stay indoors with all of this! Thanks for sharing – looking forward to all these colors at my house ! Paula
Loved the columbine, especially the first one – the two colors are gorgeous together.
I can’t believe your Nellie Moser is already blooming! Our is up and growing – but no where near bloom time.
Enjoyed your garden pics. Thanks for posting.
Columbine is one of my favorite flowers. I love all of the different varieties you have.
Your garden is full of beauty right now. Love all those Columbines. I’ve never had much luck with them, they’ll last a couple of years and die out. 🙁 Your native Blue False Indigo is very lush & healthy looking. 🙂
Springtime is so amazing with the variety and absolutly beautiful colors and form of your specimins! How can anyone doubt there is a God??? Thanks for sharing all your wonderful photos! You get such depth and capture the gorgeous color of each one!