Peak Ahead to June and July

Photos from earlier years hint at what is in store!


Tiger lilies are also very fragrant.


Late season Asiatic lillies.


'Lord Baltimore' perennial hisbiscus puts up tall stalks in May with these dinner plate size flowers in June.

How's this for fireworks?

Red Amranthus, started from seed each spring begins it's show in late June and early July. The red beard-like flower spikes can get quite large.

Wheat Celosia variety 'Flamingo' which can reach four feet tall and wide with these interesting pink "candles" or flowers that attract butterflies and spread seeds.

See the full calendar of Lowcountry garden favorites here.

May 2009

Contrasting early orange asiatic lilies with the new growth of a Japanese Maple.

As the Foxgloves in this bed end their show the Malva 'Zebrina' take over. A reliable performer in Lowcountry gardens. Started in the fall from seed harvested in late spring. Plants are biennial and should be cut back hard after flowering.

Hydrangeas: Lace Caps and Mop Heads









Time to wake up!

Tropical plants like this Elephant Ear begin emerging from hibernation in May. This guy will put on a show right throught to frost getting larger and larger as time goes by.

April 2009 Highlights

The first sign of spring:

This unusual narcissus 'Hawera' blooms late March to early April.

Mid springs best blooms come from roses:

'Iceberg' Floribunda rose.

'Double Delight'

Apple Blossom blooms on a shrub/climber.

Red Lillies for Easter

Red Asiatic Lillies are the first from this family to bloom.

Amaryllis: The Southern Tulip

A reliable performer year after year in southern gardens where they quickly multiply.

Seldom Seen, Always a hit:

Brunfelsia. Not usually found in the Lowcountry but an interesting plant to own. Flowers are lightly fragrant.



Foxgloves from seeds started in Mike's garden.


Where the magic begins. Mike's collection of seedlings and cuttings that can't normally be found elsewhere.