There seems to be one week in the Spring when the gardens are a magnificent display of color. We had many different plants and flowers in bloom all at once - rhododendrons, mount laurel of a variety of colors, old fashioned roses, irises, white and yellow and purple lilacs, peonies, large blue bachelor buttons, and mock orange among others. The fragrances of the lilacs by the entrance and the white peonies in the front garden were delightful. Then came the heat and then heavy rains and all of the blooms from the lilacs were gone, the peonies and mountain laurels are drooping, and the rhododendrons are almost all devoid of flowers.
But these are succession gardens, and soon the lilies and new dawn roses will be in bloom. One stella d'ora lily bloomed, so the rest will not be far behind. Herbs have been planted in flower pots and the stargazer lilies look like they will also bloom in the pots. Still time to plant a few more flowers - hoping to get a few black eyed Susans in the garden this year.
One of my favorite peonies. They only lasted a week,but wee thoroughly enjoyed.
Old fashion roses. One bloom each year but a very thriving variety. This one plant is huge and has offshoots all over the gardens. Need to do a trim this year.
The boys are doing well. Fionnegan recovered from his operation after a long post-op course, Gunnarr also recovered from his illness and Shorty remains my loyal sweetheart.
Happy boys. All tails wagging.
