Welcome to a soggy version of Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day. There has been a tinge of frost over the past couple of nights, but the spring rains have arrived and the garden is awakening. I’m always in a bit of a panic when this day arrives because I typically plant more plants for foliage than I do for blossoms. I’ve managed to find a few things in bloom though. I’ve even stretched the rules a bit with my last photo…
The very first Peony blossom of the season has just opened. Wish I could tell you which one it is, but the Peony bed is a hodge podge of inherited plants mixed with new plants. The latter were recklessly planted with no record keeping.
Over the hosta garden, Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’ or Winter King Hawthorn is in full bloom. This tree provides dappled sunlight for the shade plants beneath. The Hostas are emerging nicely and seem extra robust this year.
Dicentra spectabilis or Bleeding Hearts are always a welcomed site. There were ten or so plants on the property when we moved in six years ago. They are a bit scattered and need to be moved together to create one mass.
I’ve captured the last blossoms on Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Toro’ or Highbush Blueberry. This shrub is new at Sutherland and we don’t expect much fruit this year, but will be thrilled with any yield. Also looking forward to the leave’s fiery colors in autumn.
Although the foliage on Acer palmatum Kiyohime doesn’t qualify as a bloom, I had to include it because of its striking color. After living with this Japanese Maple three seasons, I can honestly say I prefer spring’s new growth to the fall foliage.
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day is a Meme created by May Dreams Gardens. Gardeners post images of what’s blooming in their garden on the 15th day of every month. All are welcome to participate.