Saturday, May 23, 2009

April 2009 Highlights

The first sign of spring:

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

Mid springs best blooms come from roses:

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'Iceberg' Floribunda rose.

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'Double Delight'

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Apple Blossom blooms on a shrub/climber.
Red Lillies for Easter

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

Amaryllis: The Southern Tulip

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

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Seldom Seen, Always a hit:

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

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Foxgloves from seeds started in Mike's garden.

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