As I walk the garden the 'Rosy Glow' Barberry at their peak with lovely tips of pink on burgundy stems. The 'May Night' Salvia and Nepeta 'Walker's Low' are also at their peak bloom. In the very front of the garden is my brand new miniature butterfly bush 'Lo and Behold'. It should be starting its bloom soon and I wait with much anticipation!
One of my newest favorite additions to the garden this year are the Double Pink and Double Red Knock Out roses you see here.
The Japanese iris has had its bloom and just ended one week ago but was definitely a welcome start to June. Their vibrant purple blooms were in all their glory this year. This bed of iris has been here way before the rest of the yard evolved and have formed a sea of blooms along the side fence. I am happy to have captured this moment.
Next are the Rhododendrons and Azaleas. They too have just completed their showing and serve as backdrop in the garden behind Boxwood, Weeping Norway and Astilbe.
Next we move onto the patio area garden. The peony and salvia are a sight to behold at this time of year. Even though the peony has a short- lived bloom they are worth every bit of the beforehand anticipation. Peony in bloom is a sure sign that June has arrived in this garden and I await the event all winter and spring long. They are truly beautiful.
The daylily and spirea are also in full bloom proudly displaying their lovely foliage and bright flowers.
Out of all the months of the year in the northeast the month of June is certainly the most magnificent. Each day another bloom emerges from its bud and brings forth even more joy to the garden. I have been a gardener for a long time but thanks to Garden Blogger's Bloom Day I have looked forward to each month of the year like never before to see what new and exciting blooms are in store.
Visit Carol at May Dreams Gardens for more June photos from inspiring gardeners around the world and join all of us in celebrating our true passion and love of gardening. Happy GGBD and Happy Gardening!
When gardeners garden, it is not just plants that grow, but the gardeners themselves. - Ken Druse
Author: Lee @A Guide To Northeastern Gardening Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved.
Your garden looks quite spectacular! Love your Azaleas!
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What a beautiful design and garden you've created... I am very partial to the rhodies since they are such a challenge here in the upper mid west and I like to stretch my boundaries a bit when it comes to plant choices. I've enjoyed your post ... Larry
ReplyDeleteYour gardens are so lovely Lee! I love your rose/nepeta combo. Happy Bloom Day!
ReplyDeleteI don't have that color of double pink knockout rose...lovely! Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeletegreetings lee. Good to talk to you. Nice garden, great design. The colors are so defined.
ReplyDeleteLee have you ever grown or planted a Weeping Alaskan Cedar? Need some maintenance tips as the newly planted one is losing its older leaves gradually. It was container grown, and I planted at soil level with no soil or mulch on top. It was planted in an elevated area on the east side of the house. Does get afternoon sun til evening in the summer. Thanks for any comment.
Thanks everyone for visiting and for your comments! Greggo- I have planted and do own a Weeping Alaskan Cedar. They tend to shed their inner growth in order to push out new. Make sure it is getting enough water especially if it has just been planted and especially if it is on any kind of incline. They do not like to dry out. Eastern exposure is fine for this tree. They are pretty shallow rooted and do take some time to adjust and they do not like being subjected to winds. A mulch covering around the base of the tree could help to hold in moisture(just not up around the tree collar) and some tender loving care couldn't hurt! Hope this helps. Lee
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like the Nepeta...they are such great plants...beautiful and so tough! Plus, as you showed, they are beautiful paired with roses and other plants!
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