Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day & Foliage Follow-Up May: Long Island Garden in Springtime!

Welcome to my Garden!

It's the month of May, a time in the garden when more blooms are appearing everyday. With temperatures now moderating into the 70's and low 80's and with some nighttime rains, the garden is coming alive with color. Join me for a stroll in my zone 7a Long Island garden!

Allium 'Globemaster' Making its Appearance!

The first stop along the way is the pool garden, where Allium 'Globemaster' is blooming among the foliage of Daylily 'Stella D Oro', which will bloom in June. A mature weeping Norway Spruce is in the backdrop.

Allium 'Globemaster'

The blooms of this Allium are magnificent and will reach up to four to five inches in diameter when fully open.

Pulmonaria and Heuchera 'Caramel'

In the back shade area, Pulmonaria has been blooming for months and is now joined by the newly formed vibrant foliage of Heuchera 'Caramel'.

Pulmonaria

Here are the Pulmonaria blooms up close.

Perennial Border

The Perennial Border also comes alive this time of year with blooms of Salvia, accompanied by Lamb's Ear, Astilbe, Coneflower and Echibeckia blooms to follow as the season progresses. 

Salvia 'May Night'

The blooms of Salvia 'May Night' are a vibrant deep purple in springtime.

Weeping Norway Spruce, Spirea 'Limemound' and Allium 'Globemaster'

Circling back around to the pool garden is the bright lime colored foliage of Spirea 'Limemound' against the darker green foliage of Weeping Norway Spruce, with Allium 'Globemaster to the left.

Weigela 'My Monet'

The pink blooms of Weigela 'My Monet' are abundant this time of year.

Weeping Norway Spruce, Nandina 'Obsession' and Ajuga

Along the patio garden is a younger Weeping Norway Spruce with the colorful foliage of Nandina 'Obsession' and blooms of Ajuga 'Black Scallop'.

Ajuga 'Black Scallop'

Here is a closer view of the purple blooms of the Ajuga.

Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' (Cherry Laurel )

In the shade garden, Cherry Laurel 'Otto Luyken' is having a banner year as far as blooms!

A Little Garden Whimsy

Along the stroll is a little garden whimsy tucked in among the shrubs and blooms.

Peony 'Bartzella' Buds!

Peony 'Bartzella' is full of buds and ready to bloom within the next two weeks. This hybrid Peony stands upright and produces bright yellow blooms at the end of May.

Peony 'Bartzella' Getting Ready to Bloom!

Strolling around to the back of the pool area is another semi-shade garden with blooms of Azalea, along with Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra). 

Azalea 'Girards Fuschia' and Japanese Forest Grass

The Japanese Forest Grass does well nestled under the partial shade of the Azalea.

Azalea Girard's Rose

In the same garden are a variety of  evergreen Azalea, including this Girard's Rose.

'Summer Snowflake' Viburnum

Here is Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake' with the first of its white blooms, which resemble snowflakes. This variety of Viburnum produces blooms on and off throughout summer and into fall.

Hosta 'Patriot'

Foliage is important too! Here is the attractive green and creamy-white foliage of Hosta 'Patriot'...

Driveway Border

and in the driveway border is the golden foliage of Skyland's Oriental Spruce and Hinoki Cypress 'Verdoni', along with Mugo Pine, Weigela Spilled Wine (getting ready to bloom) and the bluish-purple blooms of  Nepeta 'Walker's Low'.

Picea orientalis Skyland's ('Skyland's' Oriental Spruce)

The Skyland's Spruce is loaded with baby seed cones this time of year.

Leucothoe 'Axillaris'

There is new foliage and blooms everywhere, including the new red foliage and white bell-shaped blooms on Leucothoe 'Axillaris'.

Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' (False Indigo)

Along the patio garden are the blooms of Baptisia Lemon Meringue, otherwise known as False Indigo...

Japanese Iris

and the Japanese Iris are blooming too!

Driveway Border

As we venture along to the left driveway border, Weeping Norway Spruce is accompanied by Heuchera 'Palace Purple', Spirea 'Magic Carpet', Blue Star Juniper and Variegated Iris.

Driveway Border

The foliage of Spirea 'Magic Carpet' is striking, especially in springtime, with pink blooms to follow.

Thanks for Visiting!

I hope you enjoyed the stroll through my May garden. I appreciate you being here, look forward to your comments and enjoy seeing what you have blooming where you live! Special thanks go out to our hostess Carol at May Dreams Gardens, who makes it possible to see blooms on the 15th of every month with her meme Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. Also, special thanks to Pam Penick at Digging who had hosted Foliage Follow-Up, a meme I will continue to honor. I am also linking with some other wonderful hosts and hostesses at Floral Friday Fotos, Friday Bliss at Floral Passions, Macro Monday 2, Mosaic Monday at Letting Go of the Bay Leaf, Nature Notes at Rambling Woods, Image-in-ing weekly photo share every Tuesday with NC Sue and Gardens Galore Link Up Party every other Monday with Everyday Living. I am also happy to join the Weekly Photo Link-Up at My Corner of the World on Wednesdays and Garden Affair at Jaipur Garden. Wishing all a wonderful spring with gardens that thrive!

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day & Foliage Follow-Up June: Welcome to my Long Island Garden!

Welcome to my June Garden!

Welcome! It's time for another Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day to celebrate what is blooming in gardens all over the world! As the daytime temperatures settle into the mid to upper 70's to mid-80's, the garden is alive with blooms everywhere! Join me for a tour of my June Long Island garden!

Knock Out Rose 'Radrazz'

One of the best additions to my garden, which have given me such joy, are Knock Out Rose ‘Radrazz’. Robust bright red blooms start in early June and continue throughout the entire summer into fall. The blooms are fragrant too and can be enjoyed from the back patio.

Siberian Iris

To the left of the patio is a garden that started long ago. My mother planted this iris garden back in the 1960’s while I was growing up here on Long Island in the home I never left. While the other gardens of the property have evolved, this one remains in tact. It continues to bloom every spring and has so much to offer.

Back Pool Secret Garden

Come along to the back southwestern garden. Just two weeks ago, the Rhododendron were all in bloom, so I had to share. Viburnum ‘Summer Snowflake’ (white blooms) and Nepeta ‘Walkers Low’ (bluish-purple blooms) carry on the display and will continue to bloom throughout summer.

Rhododendron Blooms (Look Back 2 weeks ago)

Rhododendron blooms are short-lived but yet so beautiful!

Back Raised Garden

In the back northeastern side of the property is Japanese Kousa Dogwood ‘Greensleeves’ in full bloom along with Hosta ‘Patriot’ and ‘Minuteman’. Juniperus ‘Gold Lace’ is to the right.

Japanese Kousa Dogwood 'Greensleeves'

Here is Kousa ‘Greensleeves’ close up. This is a newer, improved cultivar of the well-known Japanese Dogwood. The blooms have the slightest green tinge to them and and are more abundant.

Dwarf Weigela 'Monet'

Several years ago I received this dwarf form of Variegated Weigela, Weigela ‘Monet’, which finally matured enough to produce blooms, and wow…it was worth the wait! This new form of Weigela cultivated by Proven Winners stays at a compact 2-3 feet tall by wide! I will now look forward to this display year after year!

Foliage Combination

In the front driveway garden is another form of dwarf Weigela, called ‘Spilled Wine’. This cultivar displays rich burgundy foliage and deep pink blooms on a compact plant. This view is from just a week ago and now the foliage continues to add color to the space.

Pool Garden

Moving along to the back pool garden is Allium ‘Globemaster’ and Daylily ‘Stella D Oro’. There is also Spirea ‘Limemound’ and Weeping Japanese Maple ‘Red Select’ to the right and in the backdrop.

Stella D' Oro Daylily

Here are some of the ‘Stella D Oro’ Daylily in bloom. As you probably know, this variety of Daylily is my personal favorite for hardiness and prolonged bloom time!

Patio Garden

Along the back patio is Peony ‘Bartzella’ finishing up its blooms. The purple blooms of Saliva ‘May Night’ are now in their prime, and blooms of Daylily ‘Parden Me’, Astilbe, Lambs Ear and Echinacea will follow. There is a new perennial in the center, Echibeckia, which I purchased last summer. It is a cross between Echinacea and Rudbeckia, and is going into flower.

Pollinator Friendly Plants

The pollinators are very happy! Here is a friendly bumble bee enjoying the purple spikes of Salvia.

Back Shade Garden

Along to the back shade garden is Leucothoe ‘Axillaris’ pushing out its new foliage, with hues of pink and green. Joining Leucothoe are Japanese Forest Grass and Hosta.

Back Right "Secret Garden"

On the other side of the shade garden is Weeping Norway Spruce, Heuchera (Coral Bells) ‘Caramel’, and Astilbe ‘Visions’…

Garden Whimsy

while in the full sun garden is this assortment of groundcover sedum surrounding a statue of garden gal and kitty!

Veronica 'Royal Candles' (Spiked Speedwell)

One of the newer additions to the sun garden is this perennial Veronica ‘Royal Candles’. It produces a profusion of purple blooms all summer and is a welcoming plant for pollinators!

Back Island Bed Right

In the back island bed, Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ adds a bit of deep burgundy next to the foliage of Sedum ‘Brilliant’, which will bloom later in the summer. Also is Mugo Pine, Gold Lace Juniper, Golden Hosta and Saliva ‘May Night’, which is blooming now. A 'Sioux' Crape Myrtle takes center stage and will bloom in late July.

Back Island Bed Left

Here is the other side of the island bed with a view of Hinoki Cypress ‘Compacta’.

Front Driveway Garden East Side

Moving along to the front driveway border is Skyland’s Golden Oriental Spruce with Nepeta ‘Walkers Low’ (in full bloom) with Weigela ‘Spilled Wine’ (done blooming) and Coreopsis ’Zagreb’, just starting to bloom! The Nepeta and Coreopsis will bloom all summer into fall.

Skyland's Golden Oriental Spruce Seed Cones

Did someone say purple cones? The seed cones on the Skylands Spruce are purple this time of year!

Front Driveway Garden West Side

On the opposite side of the driveway planting is Spirea 'Magic Carpet', which is now in bloom along with Salvia 'Caradonna' in the backdrop and Variegated Iris to the right. A cluster of Siberian Iris (on the left) from the original planting on the property has crossed under the fence to join the outer planting and it works for me!!!

Front Island Bed

On the front island bed, Spirea Double Play 'Big Bang' is blooming along with the foliage of Weeping Norway Spruce, Dwarf Cryptomeria and Barberry (non-invasive cultivar).

Front Island Bed Another View

Here is a view of the other side of the island bed with Weeping Japanese Maple in the backdrop, Osmanthus 'Goshiki' in the foreground and two varieties of Hosta.

Front Entrance Garden 

For more foliage combinations, there is Weeping White Pine, Golden Variegated Sedge, Liriope, Japanese Garden Juniper and Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar along the front walkway. Purple spikes of blooms will appear on the liriope in late summer. For now, the foliage is a nice bright yellow.

Front Entrance Garden

The Weeping Redbud 'Lavender Twist' that I planted last spring is coming into its element with quite a bit of new foliage.

Weeping Redbud 'Lavender Twist'

Here is is up close with its heart-shaped leaves.

Container Planting June 2021

And last, but not least is the newest patio planter that I created recently. In the center is the new mini form of Dwarf Alberta Spruce (Picea glauca 'Jean's Dilly') that only grows to three feet tall. There is also a dwarf Hinoki Cypress in the center and two Oriental Arborvitae 'Frankie Boy'. I could not resist their unusual wispy foliage!!!

Thanks for Visiting!

Thank you for visiting my June garden. As always, I enjoy hearing from you and seeing what's growing in your neck of the woods! Special thanks go out to our hostess Carol at May Dreams Gardens, who makes it possible to see blooms on the 15th of every month with her meme Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. Also, special thanks to Pam Penick at Digging who has hosted Foliage Follow-Up for all these years, a meme I will still continue to honor. I am also linking with some other wonderful hosts and hostesses at Floral Friday Fotos, Macro Monday 2, Mosaic Monday at Letting Go of the Bay Leaf, Nature Notes at Rambling Woods, Image-in-ing weekly photo share every Tuesday with NC Sue and Gardens Galore Link Up Party every other Monday with Everyday Living. I am also happy to join the Weekly Photo Link-Up at My Corner of the World on Wednesdays and Garden Affair at Jaipur Garden. 

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As Always...Happy Gardening! 😊

Author: Lee @A Guide to Northeastern Gardening,© Copyright 2010-2021. All rights reserved.