The 2015 Tin Roof Gardens Hydrangea Edition

As stated in the previous post, work prevented me from being as attentive as usual so I missed a few bloom cycles. I expect next season's post to be more robust.

A long view of the patio. From left to right: Hydrangea paniculata White Moth, paniculata Pinky Winky, quercifolia Oakleaf Alice, standard Oakleaf and finally macrophylla Penny Mac in pink.

White Moth blooms in white.

White Moth has the best late summer and fall color. It starts out bright white and turns pink as the bloom ages. 

Our climbing Schizophragma hydrangeoides Moonlight grew about 6 feet up the oak tree this year.

A row of quercifolia Oakleaf Alice on the left and standard Oakleaf on the right.

A large standard Oakleaf with Oakleaf Alice in the background.

A nice purple macrophylla Penny Mac cluster.

A pyramid of white arborescens Annebelle, blue macrophylla Endless Summer, purple macrophylla Nikko and pink macrophylla Penny Mac.

White arborescens Annabelle and pink macrophylla Penny Mac in the background.

A group of macrophylla Penny Mac along the fence.

A macrophylla Nikko Blue with a runner that sprang up in front of it and produced the largest Nikko blooms I've ever seen (pink). Look at the difference in size between the blue and pink flowers. Its the same species.

A unusual Blue Wave lacecap that was white.

A beautiful multicolored macrophylla Merrit's Supreme cluster.

This is the Merrit's Supreme above in its final color stage. 

A Nikko Blue in front of white Goosenecks.

An irregular macrophylla Cityline Paris bloom. This one was clobbered last winter and only produced a single flower this year.

A dainty Lady in Red bloom. This one was hit last winter as well.

A Hydrangea paniculata Little Lamb in the morning sun.

A closeup of paniculata Little Lamb. The flowers are white for most of the season and turn green in September.

A bed of paniculata Chantilly Lace that bloomed well this year. This is after some rain so its a little droopy. 

A closeup of paniculata Chantilly Lace.

Royal Star paniculata Silver Dollar didn't have giant blooms this year but it did grow a bit wider.

A closeup of Royal Star paniculata Silver Dollar.

Our Hydrangea paniculata Pinky Winky finally bloomed heavy but still didn't have the nice pink two toned blooms. Hopefully next year.

A closeup of Pinky Winky.

A cluster of early Hydrangea macrophylla Mathilda Gutges blooms. 

Better late than never

The last few months have been incredibly busy so I haven't had time to post garden pictures. This post will cover several months and unfortunately leave out some flowers because I missed their peak bloom. It's in chronological order. Some of the beds will be shown as they transform over the summer months. Its best viewed on a computer screen, not a phone. Also, if you click on the first image, you can browse each image in full screen mode by clicking each thumbnail at the bottom.

Mixed Foxy Digitalis or Foxglove grown from seed. I buy from Swallowtail Garden seeds. They always perform well and reseed heavily.

Oenothera fruticosa Youngii or Sun Drops Primrose is a solid bloomer. It spreads easily but isn't invasive.

Spiraea japonica Gold Mound blooms. Nice contrast between flower and foliage color.

This is an enormous Astilbe plume that was over a foot long.

A closeup of Neon Flash Spirea. Great color and can even take some shade and still bloom well.

An odd combo of shade and sun with Blackeyed Susan, Hosta and Solomon's Seal.

As the morning sun cuts across the yard...

Balmy Purple Bee Balm or Monarda.

Various annuals such as Marigold, Salvia, Begonias, Cleome and Zinnias.

White Goosenecks (Lysimachia clethroides) with Blackeyed Susan along the walkway.

Pink Filipendula rubra in front of hydrangeas.

A closeup of the Filipendula rubra bloom.

A large bed of purple Bee Balm with pink Phlox in the back.

Pink Cleome on the right, Nonstop Begonia, Salvia and Marigold.

                  Blackeyed Susan and Goosenecks at peak bloom.

An unusual and unknown red poppy.

A cluster of Oriental Lilium Josephine.

A large Agastache Blue Fortune or giant Hyssop is a magnet for pollinators. The leaves taste like licorice. We plant ours in 100% compost and they grow 5 feet tall. They reseed easily so we always have them somewhere in the garden.

Another pollinator magnet is Purple Loosestrife Lythrum virgatum Morden Pink. It grows in a large clump about 3 to 4 feet tall and is quite thirsty. This location is hit by two sprinkler heads and its at the end of a slope so it stays moist.

Phlox paniculata Purple Kiss with Marigolds.

A bed of mixed color Vinca or Periwinkle with Marigold.

The Cimicifuga racemosa bloom is a tall stalk about 3 feet with a fluffy top.

A wide shot of the garden with Josephine Lily in the front.

Blackeyed Susan, Phlox, Cleome, Bee Balm and Hyssop offering plenty of pollen.

A bed of Cleome, Zinnia, Jacob Cline Bee Balm, Zinnia and Spinner Phlox.

A wide shot of the center walkway.

White Phlox David and Phlox Purple Kiss.

Lilium White Stargazer.

This is an unknown hardy Hibiscus. The rich color is a real standout.

Confetti Lantana with a Tiger Swallowtail butterfly sipping nectar.

Purple Buddleia flower with a Tiger Swallowtail butterfly sipping nectar.

A female Black Swallowtail butterfly on tall pink Phlox.

A solitary Lobelia cardinalis bloom. We actually a nice show of Lobelia this year but I didn't get any pictures.

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