Around The Garden

I should have a sign "Under Construction" on my blog like they do on websites in progress.  My kitchen has been torn apart for the past few weeks and has a few more to go before completed.  The only place that looks decent right now is the garden.

Henryi and Miss Bateman blooming together both Type II's

 

Geranium Magnificum

 

Krinkled White Peony

 

Iris Caesar's Brother

 

Clematis Fireworks on the pergola, Type II

I will cut this down to about six inches when done blooming, new growth will get some rebloom and will not get cut down again until next summer.  I treat all of my Type II's to a haircut and some food when they are done blooming.  This makes for a much fuller plant and less woodiness.

Rouge Cardinal Clematis

My first Type III to bloom

 

 

Geranium Karmina

 

The geraniums blooming now do not rebloom but they are worth having in the spring garden.

 

Ninebark Summer Wine

 

Tor Spirea

This one is a keeper, unlike any other spirea, low maintenance and beautiful three season interest.

 

Heuchera Pinot Gris

Strong growing variety, keeps it's color all four seasons, first to bloom

 

Heuchera Villosa Purpurea

This is the daddy of all of the new Villosas in the foreground, beautiful flowers, Southern Comfort in the back

 

Allium Schubertii

Unique, twelve inch globes

I grow this with new bulbs each year, don't always come back the same size.

 

Allium Star Of Persia

This is a fall planted bulb that is not that easy to find but certainly worth the effort, first saw this at Northwind Perennial Farm in Wisconsin.  It blooms late spring and early summer, a great layering plant as it dies down to let others put on a show.

 

Rainbow Knockout

 

This is the earliest of all my roses, hope to get back with a rose show next week!