Today I'm again joining MsGreen Thumb Jean for Bloomin' Tuesday! There are some new blooms in the gardens this morning. Let's go on a walk so I can show them to you...
The red tiger lilies are blooming by Tom's tool shed:
And the orange tiger lilies are blooming down by the lower garden gate. The Russian sage behind the lilies to the right should be in full color soon.
The heliopsis also just started showing its colors this week. That's spiderwort directly behind the heliopsis and the last of the pansies in the windowbox.
The red yarrow below is a dainty purplish-colored flower. When I purchased it at a plant yard sale, I expected it to be a true red by the name and was surprised by this delightful purple.
Speedwell sends up its purplish shoots:
And the lavender is almost overtaking the sidewalk. I love to walk by there and smell the sweet aroma.
Here's the first of the coneflowers for the season blooming up against the taller yellow yarrow. I'll show more coneflowers a little later in the month as they continue to bloom:
That's all for this morning. You can check out more blooms over at MsGreen Thumb Jean's place.
~Deb
Lovely garden.
Posted by: Rosemary | Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 12:34 PM
That's all?? Well. I guess we'll have to make do with those for today! ;-)
Your flowers are beautiful! you have SO many! Just when I think mine are looking good, you show yours and I realize I have a long way to go!
Posted by: Bet | Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Absolutely stunning!
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 01:40 PM
The red lilies are stunning against the white latice! I love all your color combos! Your plants are all so healthy looking. Jean
Posted by: Jean | Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 05:25 PM
Everything looks so pretty! Thanks too for your comment on my blog.
Posted by: Rosanne | Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 06:55 PM
Spectacular! We are blessed to gain a glimpse through your blog.
Posted by: Sherrin Drew | Wednesday, June 08, 2011 at 03:28 AM
Your lavender is incredible! Do you have any hints for growing it? Every year I try to grow it. It's my $3/year joke. I've tried different areas, soils, etc. with no success. Maybe it's the mountains that I'm missing:-) Thanks for the beautiful pictures. This is our second week with temps near 100. All my leftover energy is used hauling hoses...and I don't have any flowers that are blooming yet!
Posted by: Kathie | Wednesday, June 08, 2011 at 09:49 AM
All the flowers are so beautiful! I love the variety! Your hard work in your gardens pays off big dividends!
Posted by: Dorothy | Wednesday, June 08, 2011 at 03:37 PM
so nice...flowers are a true gift, aren't they..
Posted by: Kathryn Duke | Wednesday, June 08, 2011 at 03:52 PM
Hi Deb! Visiting via Jean's BT. Gorgeous blooms . . . gorgeous photography. Just love the vibrant color of your red lilies. I think I may have to get me a few of those plants ;o)
Thanks for sharing.
Carla
Posted by: Carla | Friday, June 10, 2011 at 08:16 AM
That lavender is amazing.... try taking a few flowers, maybe six or eight, and dropping them into your next cup of tea. OOr toss in a couple of sprigs next time you're making sweet tea.
as to where it can grow, I've seen it growing in nearly every area and climate.... it does find in the Pacific northwest with cold winters and dreary long wet spring/summer, I've seen it growing in hot hundred degree Central California valleys, and a number of places in between. Maybe try and find seed chosen to do well in your specific "zone".... doesn't seem to be too fussy about soil, either, though it does seem to like decently drained soil.
Posted by: Nick Jesch | Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 01:25 PM