Saturday, May 14, 2011

May Flowers

It's the time when there are enough flowers blooming, that I need to remember which ones I've shown yet, and which not.  Even though the weather is 90 degrees one day, followed by 50 for the highs the next several days, the flowers know it is spring, and are providing much cheer.  The previous post shows some of the flowers that had been blooming last week, and for the most part, I did not include them in this month's Garden Bloggers Bloom Day post.  Carol of May Dreams Gardens has continued to host this fun event the 15th of each month.

This was a garden center's perennial version of what was already a perennial sold as an annual at a different garden center in a 6 pack.  I can't remember what they called it.  The 'Spookie' dianthus plants are up, but not blooming yet.


This dianthus is 'Wink'.  It is named after the wife of the man who hybridized it or developed it.  Larry and I knew her.  She had been a widow for a number of years, and Larry, who was the media specialist where she had been a teacher, helped her with computer and other technology problems, and even went shopping with her and helped her pick out electronics.  She passed away a few months ago.  I'm glad to see her little dianthus is blooming.  I bought 2 more plants at the UNL Arboretum plant sale a week ago.


Sedum from a neighbor:


The catmints are blooming.


Most of the perennial geraniums are blooming.  I love them all!




The little rose from the $5.00 table is on its third season.  It is looking so sweet without any work on my part.  This is its first bloom of the year.


Candytuft:


Sweet Woodruff:


The bleeding hearts are almost finished blooming.  I am happy they handled being moved to make way for the tree in the front to be cut down so well.



Mountain Bluet:


Amsonia Taberdaemontana:


False baptisia is showing color.


Some more iris are joining the others in bloom.




Gas Plant:

The 'Jack Frost' Brunnera handled the move from under the tree well, too.


I think the reason I included this photo is because I have been showing the front yard so much, I didn't want the east side of the house to feel neglected.


This perennial geranium is in the above bed.  It was moved to there from the curb bed when the curb work was done, and I never moved it back.


One of the tomato plants not planted yet had a bloom already.  I'm assuming these blooms will not end up being tomatoes.


Chives:


The above photos were taken the 13th so I could get started with the post.  This morning, I startled our grandson with my animated talking to these daylily blooms that I just discovered had opened.  As soon as he saw the flowers, he understood and went back to what he was doing, not at all surprised at my excitement.  The plant has been in this spot for about 6 years.  It is an early bloomer.  I got it from the friend I ran into at a plant sale in April, who locked her keys in her car, and I took her home, which resulted in some pretty awesome plants from her yard again.  She called this a repeat bloomer, but I've never had it bloom again once it is finished.  Still, it's a keeper.  I love the early cheer it brings!  Thanks, Jo!
 

 I am excited to see what all is blooming for this month's GBBD.  I hope you get a chance to post and check out some others as well.  Happy May GBBD!   Thanks, Carol!

29 comments:

  1. Your garden is brimming with lovely blooms. The Geraniums are terrific and your Irises are so lovely. My favourite is the white Bleeding Heart. So many of your plants are things that don't grow here so it was fantastic to be able to visit.

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  2. Gorgeous blooms all around! That deep rusty red iris is amazing!

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  3. Wow-I can't get over how much you have blooming already. Very lovely blooms. And your temperature swings-well, that I could do without!
    :)

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  4. I think our cool, rainy weather has been very good for transplants. Yours are looking very nice.

    I love the long shot of the east bed. I think I like those pictures the most.

    We are having the same swings in temperatures....just 48° here this morning.

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  5. Everything looks wonderful, Sue! You have so many things blooming already. I don't have too many, but I'll do a 'Gardener's Bloom Day' Post as well. What fun!

    Have a wonderful Sunday down in Nebraska!

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  6. A lovely selection to share.My newest are spiderwort, and indigo.i found some nice minature aloe yesterday.

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  7. Your blooms look lovely as always... happy gardening!

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  8. You have a lot going on and are way ahead of us in PA.

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  9. What a lovely variety of delicate blooms. I'm glad to see how well things have handled the move after of the loss of the tree.

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  10. Just beautiful. All of it. Your curbside bed is such a generous gift to the neighborhood.

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  11. i like the new header photo. It gives your corner justice. Were you up on a ladder? I really like the corner more without the tree...lol.

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  12. Dear Sue, Your garden looks amazing! My favorite (difficult choice) is that sweet little rose. Happy GBBD. P. x

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  13. You have so much in bloom right now! Our gardens are on a similar bloom schedule. The irises are delightful! Your unusual dianthus is so pretty and what an interesting, bittersweet story of it coming from a friend, now departed.

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  14. Hi Sue. I always enjoy seeing your irises in bloom every spring. The geraniums are so pretty. That yellow sedum spreads like wild fire here. I find it coming up everywhere and pull up handfuls every year.Have a wonderful week.

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  15. Hi Sue, that first iris photo is a stunner! I'm amazed at how quickly your garden goes from drab to fab in spring. Gorgeous!!

    My blog address is NOW www.gracepete.blogspot.com. I'm just letting everyone know. Thanks!

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  16. So you and Prince Charles both talk to the plants!
    You have such variety, Sue, you must find it hard to know where to look next.

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  17. Wow Sue, you must be so happy to be out in amongst all that loveliness. It is always a treat to visit your gardens.

    Happy Gardening ~ FlowerLady

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  18. The Brunnera caught my eye. I think it doesn't thrive here but I'm not positive of that. Beautiful blooms are starting to abound. Now we know why Carol calls her blog 'May Dreams' -- it's when the garden takes off.

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  19. Your garden is very lovely! I think I have that second iris. All the flowers are awesome! Happy GBBD Day!

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  20. Sue,
    Lovely flowers! I'm by no means a rose expert but your rose reminds me of our Swamp Rose, I think it is called Rosa carolina. Bet considered where you live it is something else.

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  21. Aww, you gotta love a $5 rose that just keeps on giving! Your spring garden is beautiful Sue.

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  22. You have a lot happening and are quite a bit ahead of us with the season. I was interested in the dianthus... I have many started from seeds last year and again this year... I am particularly interested in the really short varieties that can be used effectively in the rockery. I hope you have a great summer of gardening! Larry

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  23. No reason that flower couldn't become a tomato. Cross your fingers.

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  24. You blooms are stunning! So many different varieties! You have worked hard to produce such a delightful show this May, Sue!

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  25. I always enjoy your lovely pictures.

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  26. I LOVE that reddish iris!! Your gardens are looking great!!

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  27. Beautiful post, as always, Sue! I'm particularly tickled that you have some Gas Plant! I never see them for sale around here...think I may have to order some online...just love them!

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  28. Your chives are gorgeous! What a sweet Dianthus Wink, and a sweet story too. Is your $5 rose a climber? I bought a $2 tuber that looks a bit like that, an impulse buy, and it seems to want to climb up something and I didn't think things through that far.

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  29. It is amazing what a difference one zone makes! Your plants are way ahead of mine, pretty, pretty!

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