Saturday, May 23, 2009

May 2009

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

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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

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Time to wake up!

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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.