There's so much to talk about these days in the garden, isn't it grand? What we've all been waiting such a long time to do. It doesn't get much better for a gardener than discovering a new bloom each day. Here's a couple photos I thought you might enjoy from my garden this evening:
A view of the spring pond surrounded by (l to r) Silene, Camassia, pink columbine & pink Spanish bluebells. A lone Water Calla bloom towers above the water (excuse me for pointing out the obvious.)
The blue Spanish bluebells are fully open now (barely visible at the bottom of the above photo). They deserve much more than the little snippet shown so here's the shot they're worthy of:
Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior'
Not to be repetitious, but I can't seem to get enough of the Camassia 'cusickii' bulbs ~ starting to come into their own now. More and more buds open every day and believe me, I've photographed them from every angle. Below is a pond-side view (pond would be in the foreground if you could see it) ~ notice one pink Spanish bluebell at the very bottom of the photo, with an unknown pink columbine between it & the "current object of my affections:"
A street-side view, then I promise I'll stop with the Camassia!
Two new blooms making their debut in my garden are Anemone Coronaria 'harmony orchid:'
I purchased three gallon sized containers for $4.00 each (on the clearance rack) at Lowes! The leaves were a touch burnt but that's it. I hope they overwinter well here ~ I figured at that price it was worth a shot.
The last blooms, compliments of Shady Gardener, are Virginia bluebells:
I wasn't sure if the plant would even make it, let alone bloom (it went dormant shortly after SG swapped with me). The above photo is one of three bloom stalks I was lucky enough to get this year and that's good enough for me.
Now I'm off to watch my secret, guilty, obsession 'Real Housewives of New Jersey!'
Spring is awesome in your garden. Love those camassias. Was the show good? I've never watched it.
Posted by: tina | May 11, 2010 at 06:10 AM
I had the same experience with my VA bluebells last year. They went into a decline the moment I brought them home. Thought they may have died. This year they came back strong.
Love the color on Harmony Orchid, it almost glows.
I debated with myself over the Spanish bluebells in Brent and Becky's catalog. Now I wish I'd gotten them. Are yours in sun or shade?
Marnie
Posted by: marnie | May 11, 2010 at 09:50 AM
I really like the camassias...another new flower to me. I learn something every day! Your pond looks lovely and like it's already doing very well. Spring is so awesome. :)
Posted by: Nancy Bond | May 11, 2010 at 10:06 AM
I don't blame you for taking lots of pics of that Camassia. So pretty, I have to add that to my bulb wish list this fall. :)
Posted by: Racquel | May 11, 2010 at 03:46 PM
That image of the Spanish Bluebells is gorgeous. It could be in a magazine.
Posted by: Kala | May 11, 2010 at 08:25 PM
Gorgeous pictures Kathleen. The Camassia is wonderful, no wonderful you can't get enough of it.
I got Anemone coronaria in a trade in a couple of years ago and have been amazed at how long blooming it is.
Posted by: Sweet Bay | May 12, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Ha! misspelling errors. :) Oh well, I do love your pictures of the Camassia.
Posted by: Sweet Bay | May 12, 2010 at 08:02 AM
Just lovely with everything blooming. We're all such happy campers now that our gardens are starting to show off! I LOVE the Anemone Coronaria 'harmony orchid. I'd better check on it to see if I can have one.
Posted by: RainGardener | May 12, 2010 at 10:15 AM
It's just beautiful there! I love your pond, everything has filled in around it so well. I love how the Bluebells fade to lighter colors as they age.
Posted by: Catherine | May 12, 2010 at 03:54 PM