Here it is the last Bloomin’ Tuesday of May and the garden is popping with color and life. Soon we will be saying goodbye to spring and summer will be upon us. I’m enjoying the cooler temps while I can and the garden is full of surprises at this time of the year. When one thing fades another begins to come into bloom.
(From upper L-R across and down: Achillea 'Summer Pastels', Hydrangea 'Nikko Blue', Scabiosa 'Butterfly Blue', Lacecap Hydrangea and Scabiosa 'Pink Mist')
Shades of Pink and Lavender Blue continue to give the garden a springtime effect. This color palette is visually cooling on a hot and humid day. The Scabiosas were added this spring and are blooming nonstop.
(From upper L-R across & down: Hemerocallis 'Stella dora', Silene virginica 'Fire Pink', Rosa 'Glowing Peace', Gerbera Daisy and Cushion Spurge)
With June just around the corner the hot colors of summer are starting to shine in the garden. Something new this year is this little ‘Fire Pink’ which was picked up at the Learning Garden Plant Sale earlier this month.
(From L-R across & down: Dicentra formosa, Salvia 'East Friesland'?, Walking Iris, Verbena bonariensis and Penstemon digitalis)
The purples and whites give the eye a resting place amongst the bright colors at this time of the year. Whether they be in the shade or sun they blend nicely with other tones. To see more Bloomin’ Tuesday posts or to join in this week please visit Jean @ Ms Greenthumb.
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