Well, the rain has apparently stopped and warmer weather has moved in. It may be a late spring but at least it's here. I kept telling friends that we had the rain, now all my garden needed was warmer weather. It's put on a spurt in the last week. So here is visual evidence of this spurt. Enjoy!
Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious'. This 'pineapple sage' is vigorous and holds onto that lovely golden foliage year round in our mild zone.
Not sure about the ID on this pretty bulb. A Homeria perhaps. Whatever it is, it's prolific.
Babiana stricta hybrid. This South African bulb is a reliable mid-spring bloomer.
Walkway bed. As you can see, I've crammed a lot of plants in this narrow sunny bed. A lot of that is bulbs.
Dutch iris variety. These common iris may not be as flamboyant as bearded iris but they are still pretty.
Sparaxis mix. Another S. African bulb that naturalizes in everyone's garden.
Is there anything more cheerful in spring than daffodils?
These tulips almost have a translucent glow to them.
Aloe striata. Coral aloe (as it's known) is a prolific bloomer, something the hummingbirds certainly enjoy.
Chamaecyparis 'Gold Mop'. One of my favorite conifers ...
Tulipa clusiana. This small-flowered species tulip reappears each year, unlike most hybrid tulips.
Succulent bowl. The sand I layered on top gives this mixed succulent bowl a distinctive look.
Camellia 'Winner's Circle.' I love the salmon-colored flowers on this camellia.
Freesias and Sparaxis. Two very colorful spring bulbs.
Cerinthe major. This annual flower is known to self-seed prolifically, which it's done in my garden.
Dutch iris 'Mystic Beauty.' A must have for those who love the color purple.
Not sure of the ID for this species tulip but I think it may be T. humilis 'Little Beauty.'
Did I mention how much I love daffodils?
Mimulus variety. Tho they often have brightly colored flowers, certain varieties exhibit more subtle charms.
Aquilegia chrysantha. This durable columbine blooms reliably each year.
Abutilon 'Tiger Eye'. One of the flowering maples exhibiting prominent veining.
Purple sedum. I can't remember this lovely sedum's botanical name but it's one of my favorite succulents.
Fuchsia autumnale is an unusual fuchsia, being a trailing or cascading species. And the colorful leaves make it one of the prettiest, even when not in bloom.
This petite-leaved sedum looks great in a ceramic teacup, don't you think?
