This is a day late for
Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, but yesterday was my daughter's graduation party. My garden is mostly new this year and many of yesterday's party guests were seeing it for the first time. I saw glimpses of several people walking the beds, bending down to look at something or pointing something out to their walking partner. The sight brought me much JOY! I'm anxiously awaiting the lush fullness of a mature garden, so for today, I have mostly flower pics instead of whole views of the beds (those were in earlier posts this and last month).
Here is what's blooming for me in zone 5 in Central Illinios….
Out of 4 Clematis, I have 2 blooming right now. The Nelly Moser below has only flower - but it's beautiful!
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| Clematis 'Nelly Moser' |
See the this one from
a few steps back….
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| Clematis 'Jackmani superba' |
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Coneflower 'PowWow Wild Berry'
The new bloom looks so different than the older one. Love the yellow trimmed spike like petals
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Coneflower 'PowWow Wild Berry'
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A few steps back. The only area that has multiple colors in bloom right now.
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| Asiatic Lily, Heuchera and Coneflowers |
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| Yarrow |
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| Thread-Leaf Coreopsis 'Zagreb' |
My husband and I both were watching these for a week waiting for them to show. He chose these plants so he calls them "his lilies." I will allow it (wink wink) because he does water them and enjoy their blooms as much as I do.
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| Asiatic lily 'Orange Matrix' |
I've been calling these Buttercups, but in another Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day Post
(phillygarden.blogspot.com) she called them Evening Primrose…which make sense. I didn't even notice the similarity in flower shape because I usually see Primrose in pinks. I looked for more information and am fairly certain that what I have here are Evening Primrose 'Sundrop'
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| Evening Primrose 'Sundrop' |
I've had my eyes on these babies for a few years now. My Mom brought a few down for me. I absolutely love the punch these flowers deliver. I just planted it, so it's a bit droopy. But they are hardy enough it should survive!! Thanks Mom!
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| Double Clustered Bellflower |
Salvia in a pot for now. I've never had luck with it. It always falls down with an open center (as if a cat was sleeping in the center of the plant) and looks horrible. For now, this looks great. Will it survive until next year in the pot???
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| Salvia |
This little transplant is small and weak looking, but I'm so happy to see at least one small bloom. It's parent plant is large and in charge by my mailbox (but not in bloom yet!)
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| Black Eyed Susan |
Little blooms peaking through
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| Agastache 'Golden Jubilee' |
Daisies about to explode
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| Daisy |
The BLUE Hydrangea I bought
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| Endless Summer Hydrangea |
A bloom from the other side
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| Endless Summer Hydragea |
See all the spider webs in-between the stems
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| Astilbe 'Fanal' |
Another Astilbe, not sure if they are Pink or Red
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| Astilbe from Amy |
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| Heuchera 'Sweet Tea' |
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| Stella Dora |
The other Salvia that has bloomed out already????
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| Salvia |
More common Coneflower up front. Illinois Native? These don't look very healthy. More plant than flower….
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| Coneflower |
Always very gratifying to have people admire your garden, and yours looks like it is off to a great start. Purple coneflower is an Illinois native, however in my area it is very susceptible to a disease called aster yellows. From here I can't tell if that is the problem or if it's just a little droopy after being in the strong sun. There do seem to be lots of flower buds waiting to open. I'd suggest you try googling "aster yellows purple coneflower" and see if the images look like your plant. If it is aster yellows you have to throw away the plant. I ultimately gave up on purple coneflowers and have been using yellow coneflowers (Ratibida pinnata), also a member of the aster family but it has not been susceptible to the disease in my garden.
ReplyDeleteJason, thank you for looking so closely. I looked up information on aster yellows purple coneflower then went outside and inspected the plant bottom to top. It does not seem to be the problem. Leaves aren't skinnier than normal, and no green, or other discolored blooms. Upon close examination I think the poor thing is suffering from ( I hate to say it )....NEGLECT. I've not watered or fed it since.... Well it rained last week. If you had not commented I would not have thought much about it. I've recommitted myself to tend to that small area of flowers. I thank you. My natives thank you!
DeleteI find it so interesting that we're two zones apart and yet many of our flowers are in bloom at the same time. Love your clematis!
ReplyDeleteKathryn, I was thinking the same thing!! I would love some technical help from you. I've been trying to figure out how to frame and caption my photos the way you do. Hours and hours devoted to the quest to no avail. If you have any tips, you would be much appreciated
DeleteThanks for leaving a comment on my blog, I have spent a good few minutes having a wander round your garden and like what I see. Your containers are fantastic, far better than mine! You have some super plants, it will be interesting to see how everything develops, gardening teaches us patience!
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