Gotta love lilac!

This is Evangeline Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora). Planted last season it has now produced very large, showy, fragrant flowers. Its blooms much earlier than other lilac so you extend the season of fragrance by planting a few of these in a sunny location.

A closeup of another Evangeline Lilac bloom. The fragrance is excellent. I don't understand why garden centers won't feature lilac during it's blooming season in our area. They always showcase azaleas, rhodos, hydrangea and crepe myrtle but show no love for lilac.

We planted a few Rhododendron x 'Hotspur Yellow' (this is also sold as an Exbury Azalea). They are about ready to explode with blooms so I thought I would post the first to pop open.

 A bumble bee enjoying a snack of Kerria Japonica pollen.

Zen and the art of Bleeding Hearts (dicentra) and Lilac Wonder tulips. The white Iris on the left will bloom next month.