We went from hovering near 70 degrees (F) (21 degrees C) to a humid 95 (31) degrees. The change happened between Thursday and Friday of last week. Tonight, we are dropping back into the 70’s.
The change caused a sudden profusion of blooms in my yard -all those promises suddenly came to life. Unfortunately, the excessive heat also sunburned and prematurely aged the blooms, so the bounty of color will be short-lived. I posted the better pictures in an album at webshots. Everything from the tree peonies to the bear grass and fringe cups, and most of all the spring blooms in between: irises, pansies, coral bells, borage, the dogwood, lavender, and the last two rhododendrons. Today, more flowers opened. I can’t keep up and I won’t have enough vases to fill with the short-lived bursts of color. The tree peonies, especially, are determined to be short-lived. The white one hovered near bloom for two weeks, and when the sun finally kissed it, it bloomed and faded overnight.
I put together a short gallery of photos
. irises
peonies
tree peony
borage
viola
double tree peony
corner rhodie
bear grass
the lilac
Can you tell why I love my garden so much? The profusion of colors! I can’t convey the smells: irises and peonies and lilacs all create a heady perfume, then combine them with the lavender… Ah! A scent of Heaven (as long as you’re not allergic to any of them).
If you are allergic, just enjoy the photos. Have a happy spring!
I like the iris! So pretty and tall. I hope mine bloom soon.