What to pick? Everything is so happy right now and just blooming away.
The White Plumbago are (to me) very classic looking.
The Gregg's mistflower is a new one for me, I like the little soft "puffs".
The butterflies are everywhere as are the bees. The hummingbirds are zipping around all over the place I guess trying to figure out territory. I had no idea how territorial they were. They are such fun little guys to watch. I love how they just almost hang in the air.
So many shots of these butterflies over everything but they really seem to love the Lantana. There are tons of them. It is wild!!
I saw the hummers in the Lion's Tail today- hadn't seen that before. Not sure if they like it or are trying to figure it out.
The Oak Leaf Hydies are opening up and looking as beautiful as ever. They remind me of home.
The Palo Verde's are blooming away- the blooms look like little yellow saucers from afar.
The pink on this yucca I think is striking. A new favorite of mine.
The Duranta are happy as can be and the bee's are happy it is blooming- they are all over it as are the butterflies.
I think this is a subtle yet sweet little grass, the 'Blonde Ambition' as they call it. Odd name but I like the grass.
And to finish it off a picture of my little Yucca pallida showing off - that bed is coming along- everything in there is so happy. Can't wait for the Beach Vitex to bloom!!
Oh, I just love that Yucca. Don't think I've ever seen one like that before. Also love the Oak Leaf Hydies. It might be the only variety of Hydrangea I could grow in South TX. The Lion's Tail is striking. It looks like a hummer plant.
ReplyDeleteI love the pink on the Yucca (my favorite color). It is just different and stands out. I like it too. Yes, the Lion's Tail is definitely a hummer plant I have found- if I saw that last year I just forgot. Yet another reason to love that plant!
DeleteWhat variety of oak leaf do you have? I have a pee-wee but am looking for a medium sized variety for the front. Your April blooms are gorgeous! Loving this spring season ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's a full size one- we had dwarfs but are out- it's pretty though. Thanks- this is such a fun time of year for blooms - everything is going nuts and blooming away- love it!
DeleteI love seeing your April blooms, everything looks gorgeous. Have a great weekend.
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Thanks!!! Hope you had a good weekend as well!
DeleteSo pretty! I had an oak leaf hydrangea that died horribly, and I want to get another but am still recovering from the tragedy.
ReplyDeleteHahaha you are so funny! I can't wait to see updates on your tomato crop (and whatever else you plant in the hoops)
DeleteWhat amazing blooms. I was thinking more of a fall look with the mistflower, duranta grass and lantana but it is only April. What will be blooming in September I wonder.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I know right? Everything is blooming- I think everything is just happy to have rain!!
DeleteHi Kacky! Sorry I haven't visited in a while..hope you're well. Love the blooms in your garden..esp the Duranta. I've seen that here too, though it's not very common. The color is amazing.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I've changed my blog's name, I'm now at
http://tendrilanddewdrop.blogspot.com/
Hope to have u visit soon!
Cheers,
Angie xx
Checked out the new blog- love it! I need to add that to my roll. I will leave the old one up too so people can see your old posts. Thanks for stopping in! I agree, the color on the Duranta is so vibrant- great color!!!
DeleteIt is so exciting to see everything come into flower in the spring isn't it? Everyday there is a new show. The yucca with the pink stripes makes for a really striking shot.
ReplyDeleteYou always have interesting plants that I am not familiar with. I have never seen a Duranta or a White Plumbago for that matter. I think 'Blonde Ambition' is a great name for a light colored grass!
I know- agreed. Very exciting. Everyday I see something new. Thanks! It is fun, different everyday. That's for sure!!!
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