By the end of May all of the early spring bulbs are spent. Now the croms, tubers and perennials take over the spring flush of flowers.
There are two hardy geraniums blooming in my garden. On the left is Brookside and the right Claridge Druce
One of the best purchases I ever made was two bushes of Sambucus Nigra - Elderberry - Black Lace. They were planted some six years ago. They have been trimmed very little over those years.
It can be grown as a wonderful screen or trimmed for a more formal look. In the above photograph it has reached the height of 8'/2.4m. The pink blossoms have a heady licorice scent that fills the air. Blackish-red berries follow in late summer. The birds always seem to beat me to the berries.
Another strongly scented flower blooming in late May is the Madame Isaac Pereire rose.
The antique Bourbon rose variety shares a 15'/4.5m trellis with a Lonicera - Honeysuckle - Alabama Crimson on the south side of my house.
Madame Isaac Pereire is virtually thornless, which is good because I brush against it as I walk along the footpath. The honeysuckle attracts hummingbirds.
Iris are in bloom. The above white spreads into thick clumps.
This stately tall, dark and handsome variety is slow to spread and
looks
marvelous.
Meadow sage tends to fall over and could use support.
I found this hoe stealing a sip. The ferns said nothing.
It won't be long to see what blooms in June.
©Damyon T. Verbo - all rights reserved
There are two hardy geraniums blooming in my garden. On the left is Brookside and the right Claridge Druce
One of the best purchases I ever made was two bushes of Sambucus Nigra - Elderberry - Black Lace. They were planted some six years ago. They have been trimmed very little over those years.
It can be grown as a wonderful screen or trimmed for a more formal look. In the above photograph it has reached the height of 8'/2.4m. The pink blossoms have a heady licorice scent that fills the air. Blackish-red berries follow in late summer. The birds always seem to beat me to the berries.
Another strongly scented flower blooming in late May is the Madame Isaac Pereire rose.
The antique Bourbon rose variety shares a 15'/4.5m trellis with a Lonicera - Honeysuckle - Alabama Crimson on the south side of my house.
Madame Isaac Pereire is virtually thornless, which is good because I brush against it as I walk along the footpath. The honeysuckle attracts hummingbirds.
Iris are in bloom. The above white spreads into thick clumps.
This stately tall, dark and handsome variety is slow to spread and
looks
marvelous.
Meadow sage tends to fall over and could use support.
I found this hoe stealing a sip. The ferns said nothing.
It won't be long to see what blooms in June.
©Damyon T. Verbo - all rights reserved
