Sunday, May 15, 2011

Raindrops on Blooms - May GBBD

Double Impatiens
 
Blogger had some technical problems last week which prevented me from posting, and I lost some comments on my most recent post. I believe things have stabilized a bit now, so here goes...

It is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day over at May Dreams Gardens, and I thought I would participate this month because the garden is so rewarding at this time of year with all the blooms and fragrances. After such a strange winter and early spring, the weather seems to be getting back to normal. I think the rain we had early in the spring has boosted all the garden plants. The roses are looking so full of foliage and blooms. And when I walk by them, the aroma is heavenly. There were so many rose blooms, I cut some and put them in a vase. Not only is the color beautiful in the house, the aroma is permeating the adjacent rooms.

Knockout Roses

St Joseph's Coat Climbing Rose

Clematis blooms are coming out and decorating the garden with their various colors.

Nellie Moser Clematis

 Blue Light Clematis

Jackmanii Clematis

Recently, I visited a local garden tour and picked up some yellow mandevilla, but I have red blooming in the garden now.

Mandevilla
 
 
Yarrow is such a nice plant in the garden. It has interesting foliage and beautiful blooms. I have several colors in the cottage garden, but this is a red variety.

Yarrow

Irises are in bloom in several areas of the garden. I have them interplanted among other perennials in different beds. I like the look of their straight leaf stalks among some of the feathery or lighter foliage of other perennials. However, on the garden tour I visited recently, (and I was very disappointed that I forgot my camera because I wanted to share it :( ) one of the gardens had an entire bed of irises of various colors that must have spanned 15 to 20 feet. It was stunning. I may try creating an entire bed of irises one day, since they multiply so quickly.

 Iris Los Coyotes

Iris Caribbean Deep

One of my butterfly bushes is a variety that only blooms in the spring, but what a display.

 Buddliea alternifolia

Buddliea alternifolia

And here are some other bloomers in the garden.

Salvia

Pelargonium

Some of the trees are looking so lush and colorful without blooms.

 Redbud, Forest Pansy

 Weeping Japanese Maple - Green Lace Leaf

Japanese Maples in green and red

Indoors there are a few things blooming...

Orchid Cactus - Epiphyllum

Phalaenopsis Orchids

 Desert Rose - Adenium

African Violet

The ice plants are budding and should bloom soon. And some hydrangeas are budding and some are setting buds. The hydrangea below is one I bought to replace one that I lost during some construction in the yard. It makes me very anxious for those hydrangea blooms.

 Ice Plant

Endless Summer Hydrangea

Check out all the other blooms from other garden bloggers at May Dreams Gardens. Happy gardening!
©Michelle A. Potter


79 comments:

  1. Love the Buddliea alternifolia -- might have to check that one out, even though it blooms just once instead of all summer long.

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  2. ALL your blooms are simply gorgeous but I love the Irises the most. Happy GBBD :)

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  3. Magnificent show. Don't you just love this time of year?

    I potted up some double impatiens into hanging baskets. Can't wait for them to look like yours.

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  4. Beautiful blooms. Now we know why Carol calls her blog 'May Dreams.'

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  5. Lovely! I've never seen that kind of butterfly bush before. :)

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  6. @Alan @ It's not work, It's gardening! It sort of makes up for its short bloom time by giving such a beautiful display. I have three, and I really like them. Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. @Christine Happy GBBD! I love the irises as well. The more I get, the more I want. :) Thanks for visiting.

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  8. @Marcia I do love this time of year...so colorful! Sometimes I have had a hard time finding double impatiens, but this year I found some. Thanks for visiting.

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  9. @Nell Jean Indeed! May is such a blooming month! Thanks for visiting.

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  10. @Hanni Thanks, Hanni. I found it a few years ago and fell in love with it. You can leave it as a bushy shrub or prune it to a tree shape. Thanks for visiting.

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  11. Your garden is looking such a picture. The Roses are just stunning! Love that Buddleia and the Blue Light Clematis ... well I loved everything really. Gorgeous double Impatiens and Orchids. I so enjoyed my visit today.

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  12. Oh that has really whetted my appetite for the summer. My roses are yet to get going, although you will see, if you visit my blog, that I have a couple out already.

    I love the combination of roses and clematis. As for the hydrangeas, my daughter has chosen them for her wedding, large blue ones on the tables and the bridesmaids posies.

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  13. @ronniejt28 I think hydrangeas are perfect for a wedding. They are gorgeous, full, and bold and delicate at the same time. That will be so very nice for your daughter. Hydrangeas are a recent love, and so I did not have them at my wedding. Today I would. Thanks for visiting.

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  14. @Bernie I am so glad you enjoyed my garden blooms. I really appreciate it. After all the work, it is nice to hear that others appreciate it. Now, I am making my way over to your garden.

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  15. Very pretty. It's hard to name a favorite. Love your non-yellow yarrow, and your roses do look good. The unusual buddelia, though, I think wins - just lovely.

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  16. I really love the Buddleia alternifolia, quite beautiful. Happy GBBD.

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  17. My goodness! I loved the blooms you shared today. They are spectacular! My favorites are the Iris. They just shout " look at me!"

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  18. Your garden is beautiful this May! I'm hoping to find a clematis that does well here in Austin. I believe the Jack Manaii can grow here in just the right spot...haven't found that spot yet ;)

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  19. You have so much blooming and where do I start. I saw butterfly bush, clematis and a blue orchid I am wanting right about now. You garden is fabulous in May. Happy, happy, GBBD.

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  20. Beautiful blooms indoors and out! Love those double impatiens.

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  21. The orchids are outstanding. I have 4 varieties of Yarrow. Most of them I have to get rude with. lol. What is your red variety?

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  22. Hello Sage, you have a lovely lush garden! I agree with you about yarrow, it does provide interesting foliage and butterflies love it! Happy Bloom Day! Cheers, Jenni

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  23. Stunning blooms in your May garden! I love the red bud and Japanese Maples too! I have several varieties of yarrow as well. The butterflies love them. So envious of your Clematis. I have yet to put one in my garden and I love them. Happy GBBD! Btw, I had similar problems with Blogger...so frustrating.

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  24. Ok I am so very envious of those gorgeous roses and clematis....we should be seeing them but the garden has not caught up yet...oh well they will arrive soon enough....your gardens are beautiful

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  25. You have so many lovely blooms! The irises are also a favorite of mine this time of year, but I also like your butterfly bush--very different from most varieties I've seen. Happy Bloom Day!

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  26. Dear Sage, Your garden is a few weeks ahead of mine, so for me it is a tease of what is to come. Love your double impatiens, but as an annual here, it is too soon for me to fill my hanging baskets with it. Impatiens are so reliable on my shady back porch. I love all your blooms. Happy GBBD. P. x

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  27. Thanks for visiting my blog and posting a comment. You have gorgeous blooms in your garden - exactly the kind of garden I want one day (I can but hope!) I can't pick my favorite from your garden, but I have to say your buttrfly bush is very unusual, I haven't seen one like that before.

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  28. I enjoy your iris and clematis. Mine are still in bud so you've given me an early show.

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  29. Your plants are just incredible! I just discovered the May Dreams blog hop, and I'm loving visiting all these beautiful gardens! Tons of talent out there!

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  30. So many clematis vines - it looks as if you're working on collecting them all! And your knockout roses are definitely living up to their name.

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  31. You have some plants there I envy a lot. Especially the Buddliea alternifolia - I've alwasy wanted to grow that as a standard. Iris Los Coyots is special too. Thanks for sharing, Christina

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  32. Wow, there are so many beautiful blooms in your garden. I love all the blue shades and you even have a blue orchid which is really special.Happy GBBD!

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  33. Lost many clematis to the rodents this winter, so jealous of those and the yarrows that hate my heavy soil - beautiful raindrop blooms :)

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  34. A beautiful GBBD at your place!

    Your comment about irises got me thinking about a local woman who had an astonishing number of irises and was selling them years ago. You'd go there and see them in bloom and she'd take your order for divisions later. There are a lot of interesting stories about her and her garden on the internet - just Google Margaret Thomas Iris Garden. The best photos I've found are on flickr.com under filiz-1's photostream.

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  35. Your butterfly bush and redbud are so pretty.

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  36. Wow! Your garden is just beautiful and filled with so many blooms. I really like your Blue Lights Clematis. Hydrangeas and roses are another of my favorites. Although there are not too many flowers which are not my favorites.LOL! Thank you for sharing all of your blooms for such a dreary morning here.

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  37. You've some great plants in your garden especially that alternifolia - do you grow it as a bush or a standard? I'm an orchid specialist and I am amazed at the colour of that blueish phalenopsis - even on my buying trips to Europe I've not seen one like this....... do you have a name for it?

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  38. You have the most exquisite garden - I just love visiting it! I have been looking for Yarrow everywhere. I love the soft bloom of yours and your Irises - wow! What a show! The weeping Japanese maples are my favourite! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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  39. @HolleyGarden I am so glad you liked my flowers. I think the rains we have had gave them a boost. Thanks for stopping by.

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  40. @Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardens Thanks, Carolyn. Even though its blooms are short-lived, I enjoy them nonetheless.

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  41. @Rosey I agree, Rosey. Irises are quickly becoming one of my favorite flowers.

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  42. @Cat I hope you find one that works with Texas conditions. The Jackmanii is pretty resilient...good luck!

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  43. @gardenwalkgardentalk.com Thanks, Donna. I am so glad you enjoyed your visit. I always enjoy my visit in your garden.

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  44. @garden girl Thanks, Garden Girl. With all the blooms outside, I sometimes forget about the blooms inside. I am glad you liked them.

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  45. @greggo Thank you, Greggo. I have three varieties of yarrow-red, yellow, and pink. I believe the red variety is called, paprika.

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  46. @Jenni@ RainyDayGardener Hi Jenni. I love growing plants for the butterflies. Happy Bloom Day to you as well.

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  47. @Karin / Southern Meadows Thanks for stopping by, Karin. It was very frustrating on Blogger on Friday when I was trying to post. I hope they have solved their problems. Happy GBBD!

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  48. @Donna I hope you see your roses and clematis very soon. It is nice to enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by.

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  49. @Rose Thank you, Rose. I am so glad you appreciated my garden. It was so much fun to share them.

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  50. @Pam's English Garden I am so glad you could come by and enjoy my blooms before yours come. It shouldn't be long now for you. I look forward to seeing your blooms.

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  51. @Jayne Thank you for coming to my garden and enjoying my blooms. That butterfly bush is a prize...I really love it. And I am so glad you do as well.

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  52. @joene I look forward to seeing yours, Joene. It is always nice to see what other varieties people have in their gardens.

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  53. @danger garden Thanks, Danger Garden. I am looking forward to it climbing up the lamp post.

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  54. @Beth @ UnskinnyBoppy Isn't GBBD fun? I also love viewing all these gardens. Thanks for visiting mine.

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  55. @Queer by Choice I am not really a plant collector, but I do have a lot of plants...just for my own enjoyment. Thanks for visiting.

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  56. @Christina Isn't that variety nice? I really enjoy it. Thanks for visiting.

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  57. @Autumn Belle Thank you for your kind words, Autumn Belle. I am so glad you enjoyed your visit.

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  58. @Cyndy Thank you, Cyndy. I have lost some plants to rodents as well. I know how frustrating that can be. Thanks for visiting.

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  59. @Entangled Margaret Thomas has a great iris garden. I looked at the photos and read some articles about her...very fascinating. Thanks for telling me about her and her garden.

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  60. @Kelly (The Sorry Gardener) Thanks, Kelly. The redbud has turned out well this spring. I hope it continues on this healthy path. Sometimes late in the summer after weeks of reduced water, it starts to look a bit sad.

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  61. @Lona Thank you, Lona. That Blue Lights Clematis is always a treat. I am so glad you had an enjoyable visit.

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  62. @leavesnbloom I grow it as a shrub, but I have seen photos of it as a standard...which can be stunning.

    The tag does not tell me what variety it is, but I have read that there is a technique where they inject blue dye in the roots while the blooms are forming to create this lovely color. I suppose next year I will have a white orchid since I most likely will not be able to duplicate this technique. It is pretty, however...

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  63. @Barbie Thank you for visiting. I also love the delicate features of the yarrow.

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  64. Love all your blooms Michelle! I always love stopping by and seeing what is happening in your garden, it is truly full of some beautiful treasures. The Clematis is so pretty, I'm still waiting for mine to even bud, so I'll enjoy yours for now. Cheers Julia

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  65. You have a beautiful garden! I don't think I've ever seen yarrow before; it does have interesting foliage. The orchid cactus really grabbed my attention. How cool! Thanks so much for stopping by my site. I'm looking forward to reading through your other posts and looking through your pretty pics.

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  66. Good grief! Where do I even start? Your photos are absolutely stunning and what an amazing collection of plants you have in your garden! I have to remind myself that this is what you have blooming RIGHT NOW and that there will continue to be more! Wow. I look forward to keeping up with you.

    Your Endless Summer Hydrangea is such a lovely lavender color! Love that Buddliea too. My favorites might have to be the purple / blue collection of clematis - ahhh!

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  67. What a beautiful collection! I remember seeing the Joseph's Coat climbing rose in catalogues and wanting to order it. It's nice to see that it performs as well in real life as it does in the catalogue! I love the color on your Caribbean Deep irises!

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  68. beautiful...love that Buddleia...never seen one like that before!

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  69. @Julia@PolkaDotGaloshes I am so glad you enjoyed your visit. I look forward to getting a glimpse of your clematis when they bloom.

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  70. @Bumble Lush (A Garden Blog) Thank you, Bumble Lush...a great name, btw. I used to have yarrow only in the herb garden, but I felt its beauty was wasted by only being in that plot. There are different varieties with various flower and foliage colors. Thanks so much for coming by for a visit.

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  71. @redgardenclogs Ah, you are so kind. Spring is such a beautiful time in the garden...so much is blooming. I try to take time to savor it, but this is such a busy time in the garden--pruning, moving plants, planting annuals, mulching, etc. Thanks for stopping by.

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  72. @Dreamybee I as hoping that the Joseph's Coat rose performed as well as it looked at the nursery...and it does. The colors are very nice. Thanks for stopping by.

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  73. @scottweberpdx Thanks, Scott. As it gets larger, the blooms get bigger. I am so glad you enjoyed your visit.

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  74. I love everything you've posted, but especially the buddleia and the japanese maple! What a great variety... Larry

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  75. Wonderful blooms are abundant at your place! My growing season really needs to catch up! It's been a few yrs since I have had roses - I am getting the urge to add some this year.

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  76. @Larry Thanks, Larry. The buddleia seems to be really popular. I love its spring display.

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  77. @Miss Kodee Try the Knockouts...they are disease and pest resistant. I find them very easy roses to care for...and they have a wonderful fragrance. Thanks for stopping by.

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  78. Oh, wow! I'm glad I found my way to this post! You have too many beauties for me to remember what I wanted to comment on. The blue clematis, all those roses, and the irises were some of them. Oh, and the butterfly bush is breathtaking!

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I see 'em bloom for me and for you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world'
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