Wednesday, May 14, 2014

An eye on the Iris

This image has three types of Iris blooms. In the foreground is Butter Cup, center is Purple Dusky Challenger and White Hot in the back.
This is Iris germanica Best Bet. The color contrast is quite striking.
This is very similar to Iris Autumn Circus but we don't know what it is. Its the tallest Iris we've ever grown reaching about 3 feet.
A closeup of Iris Butter Cup.
Iris Dusky Challenger in the bright sun.
A duo of Iris White Hot.
This Clematis Nelly Moser is quite happy this spring. This is the most its ever bloomed.
A perfectly formed Gibraltar Exbury Azalea. Our plant is stingy with the blooms but when they come the bright orange is quite a showstopper. 












This Miss Kim Korean Lilac has grown quite large. What makes this one strange is that it blooms mostly on the sides and at the base. Rarely does it bloom all over like its neighbor. The fragrance is nice but not as powerful as traditional lilac.
This Korean Lilac is smaller but blooms all over the plant.
Weigela florida 'Variegata' is a beautiful plant that has two toned flowers on variegated foliage. 
A closeup of the Weigela above.
Spiraea cantoniensis 'Vanhouttei' or Bridal Wreath Spiraea has a fluffy, cascading appearance and the blooms last as few weeks.




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