spring blooms — Blog — Hortus

What a difference a year makes! This time last year I had Peonies and Dicentra blooming. We are nowhere near that this year. Spring has sprung, and only the true spring bloomers have come out to play.

Hellebore Ivory Prince. The last blooms are slowly turning to green and will soon become indiscernible from the plant’s foliage.

An interior detail shot of the Hellebore Ivory Prince flower.

Hellebore White Spotted Lady presents a dynamic color contrast. Hellebores are great in the shade garden.

The maples are also begining to bloom. This is the early bloom stage of O isami Japanese Maple. Maple tree blossoms are fleeting.

I love the color combination of the Star Magnolia Tree buds. The softest shades of pink and light grey green are so sophisticated.

Before the bloom turns snow white, diffused pink shades appear on the petals.

This flamboyant bloom is Bloom-A-Thon® Lavender Reblooming Azalea. I was given two plants so I could observe their bloom cycles and test their hardiness. This azalea’s flowers should last for 4-6 weeks in spring, and then another 12-16 weeks in summer and fall.

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.

It’s Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day and this month’s theme is Visions in White. Here’s what’s blooming in my garden right now.

Moonlight Chinese Hydrangea Vine

Weston’s Pink and Sweet Swamp Azalea

Oakleaf Hydrangea

The panicles are just beginning to bloom.

Catalpa Tree

Difficult to photograph, but you get the idea.

A closer view of the blooms among the giant leaves.

Even the lichen covered bench is beatiful with blossoms scattered about.

Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day is a Meme created by Carol at May Dreams Gardens. Gardeners post images of what’s blooming in their garden on the 15th day of every month. To see what’s blooming all over the world today, visit Carol’s blog.