It’s officially Spring today and some much needed color is popping up between the mounds of decaying oak leaves and pine needles.
A half dozen camellia shrubs, bought 6-7 years ago in unlabelled 4″ pots, are braving the rain and putting on a lovely show. Take a look:
Not to be outdone by the camellias, a pink flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) is adding a touch of elegance to a dark corner at the end of the garden.
This native shrub is a real keeper. It’s drought tolerant, blooms profusely, and does not complain in any way about it’s less that ideal spot (heavy clay soil, wet feet in Winter, and considerable shade in Summer).
And then there are other early Spring blooming shrubs and bulbs which are brightening up other spots in the garden.
Pieris japonica “White Pearl”
Crocus vernus
Viburnum “Spring Bouquet”
This burst of color is finally drawing me into the garden. It’s been an unusually wet Winter here in the Pacific Northwest and although there are more rainy days ahead, the longer days are finally forcing me out of hibernation.
Welcome Spring!
Anemone x hybrid “Richard Ahrens”
Japanese Anemone (unknown white variety)
Tuberous Begonia (unknown variety)
