Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day May 2013



phlox pilosa





My gardens are still covered in the fabulous pink phlox.  I guess the cool spring has prolonged the bloom time, much to my delight.






Around the yard now I have clumps of purple with the siberian irises.  I just keep dividing and giving them away and moving them to new locations within the gardens.  They are really putting on a show this spring.

siberian iris


The ox eye daisies sway in the breeze intermingled with the phlox.




These red dianthus are supposed to be biennial, but this is their fourth year.  Every year they produce bigger clumps and more blooms.  This is my "mostly red" bed where the red honeysuckle is still blooming and encouraging the hummers to linger.

leucothoe fontanesiana "rainbow"
These tiny little blooms above on the leucothoe (commonly called "fetterbush") are a bonus.  I bought this last fall for the wonderful foliage, and now the little urn shaped flowers are peeking out from under the leaves.

My bearded iris have been a disappointment this year. I had to move most of them last summer and I'm hoping that's the reason.  I also find that every year I have less and less sunlight and I think that is also affecting the bearded iris.  Here is one that did bloom; I believe this is "Memphis".

 The pink flowering spirea are just beginning (princess, goldmound, goldflame, and anthony waterer).
anthony waterer spirea

goldmound spirea
  The mild spring weather has given us a longer bloom period.  April blooms have lasted well into May, and now everyday more buds appear. I am so enjoying the unfolding of Spring in the garden.



 What's blooming in your neck of the woods?

I am joining Carol at May Dreams Gardening for Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day! 
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25 comments:

  1. LeaMay 15, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful blooms!
    I have just a few Pink Phlox. I am hoping they will multiply and be as beautiful as yours are. I think my problem with Iris is similar to yours - not enough sunlight. Your yellow one is very pretty - such a brilliant color!
    Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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    1. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Someday when you're going to be in Memphis, you should contact me and I'll dig you up a bunch!

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  2. BetteyMay 15, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Oh what beautiful colors!

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  3. KathleenMay 15, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Hello, your blooms are beautiful. I especially like your bearded iris. I love gardens but I'm not a gardener. However, my husband doesn't mind getting his hands dirty so if the sun would ever shine I'm hoping for some blooms in our gardern too.

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    1. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 7:11 PM

      You don't really have to do much to be rewarded with wonderful flowers. Keep at it!

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  4. bookwormMay 15, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Hello from upstate New York. Loved your red honeysuckle and your iris. Our beaded irises have buds on them and I saw an iris blooming in a neighbor's yard. So I should have some any day now.

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    1. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 7:10 PM

      I'm sure you are way behind us here in Tennessee. Enjoy your irises!

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  5. Christys Cottage Wildlife GardenMay 16, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Hi Beth...everything is just beautiful. I REALLY like the picture of the Ox Eye Daisies and the Phlox. I absolutely MUST get some of those daisies!

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    1. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      Hi, Christy! The ox eye daisies are so easy and just kind of fit in anywhere. My husband calls them weeds - I think because of the spindly stems, but I love them. Unfortunately, so do the bugs. They always seem to have something eating away at the petals.

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  6. scottweberpdxMay 16, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    LOVE the Phlox and Siberian Iries...I definitely need to add some to my garden this year :-)

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    1. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 7:09 PM

      Thanks for the comments! I took a look at your garden - just wonderful!

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  7. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    We were a bit different in weather where bloom time was shortened. I posted on daisies and how they are prohibited places and when I see combos like you have, it is hard to imagine people not liking the daisy. Yes, they reproduce freely, but they say springtime to me. Your hummers are going to be happy with that arrangement!

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    1. UnknownMay 21, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      Thanks for visiting! I really enjoy your garden blog!





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  8. LaurrieMay 21, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful, happy blooms. I especially like the red honeysuckle framed by brick and greenery. And I bet the hummingbirds do too!

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    1. UnknownMay 21, 2013 at 4:32 PM

      Thanks for commenting. I enjoy your garden blog too!

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  9. New Jersey MemoriesMay 22, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    What lovely photos! You definitely don't have "limited" computer or photography skills! Very nice blog!

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    1. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      WOW! Thanks for the compliments. When I look at what many of the other garden bloggers produce, I feel humbled, but I'm learning. Thanks for visiting!

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  10. AnonymousMay 22, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Beautiful photography of a gorgeous garden of earthly delights ~ ^_^

    Thanks for visiting ^_^

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  11. RoseMay 24, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Look at that pink phlox! That is what I hope mine will look like one day. I've found that my iris often don't bloom well the year after they've been moved, so let's hope yours are just resting this year. Lovely spring blooms; you've certainly provided an inviting spot for the hummingbirds!

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  12. Corner Gardener SueMay 24, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Hi Beth,
    I'm glad you found my blog. It looks like you just started blogging in April. I'll have to go look at your first post. I have been blogging a few years. I just retired from being a special education paraeducator. Today was my last day. I am looking forward to having more time in the garden, and hope to get the house in order. I do plan on substituting, though.

    I love that phlox pilosa. Gail, at Clay and Limestone has lots of it, and it's one of her favorites. She calls it PPPP, "practically perfect pink phlox. Have you been to her blog? Thanks for your nice comment on my Wildflower Wednesday post. Oh, and I like your other blooms, as well.

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    1. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 9:26 PM

      Glad you visited my new blog. I've been enjoying your garden for a while! I like to find people with similar climate to mine to see what's growing!

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  13. sweetbayMay 25, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Your coral honeysuckle is beautiful. Love the Phlox pilosa too!

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  14. Beth at PlantPostingsMay 28, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    You have such beautiful colors in your photos! What's your secret? They remind me of Fuji film back before digital cameras. It always seemed to show brighter colors and warmer greens. Lovely, lovely blooms!

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  15. Serenity CoveJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Gorgeous flowers! Really love the honeysuckle and was wondering what it is growing on?

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