Alcea 'Fiesta Time' is somewhat unique in the world of hollyhocks and a real eye-catcher!
For a real presence in the June garden, at 5' tall and 10' wide, Persicaria polymorpha fits the bill!
As far as shrub roses, particularly those of the Canadian Explorer series are concerned,
I consider Alexander Mackenzie to be one of the most sophisticated...
Digitalis alba makes a delicate focal point in the
June garden with it's simplicity of form and quiet presence...
The tree lilac is just coming into bloom and will soon provide sufficient fragrance to fill the west acre of the gardens.
A somewhat uncommon iris in these parts are the spurias, just starting into their bloom period...
Looking a bit barren, where many roses were removed last season, the young Taylor's Sunburst Pine's new foliage complements Lemon Symphony Osteospermums....
I am hoping they bloom through the summer
as the literature suggests.
When it comes to clematis, none hold more enjoyment for me than the unnamed self-seeded plants that appear in my garden and return year after year.
Over the years I have removed every achillea plant I've
ever tried despite the fact that I find them very attractive...
in our rich soil they fall every which way and seed like
there's no tomorrow. I have however, found this dwarf
variety, subtle and perfect for the rockery, where I can
easily maintain control and remove copious
amounts each spring thus keeping it in bounds.
I find my interest in dianthus varieties becoming stronger since I found I have
good success starting them from seed... I find this cultivar to be particularly attractive...
The rockery is also home to a great many sempervivums...
this one in full bloom mode...
Other varieties of iris in bloom now include the siberians which are continuing their display,
and below the siberian, a four foot + pseudata called Chance Beauty...
Years ago I started a biennial Verbascum called Banana Custard from seed. These plants are similar in size to the road side "weed' often reaching seven feet in height. There are literally 100's of florets that bloom over a very long season with marvelous large and bright yellow blossoms. Every so often a plant will show up despite the fact that I haven't purposely cultivated it in years...Last season it was behind my wind break and this season there's one in the perfect spot next to a path...
The annuals are starting to take off despite the generally cool and wet season thus far... these hanging pots by the rockery contain Proven Winners Bubblegum Vista petunias, and the annual bed has a mix of Dreamland Zinnias which I
suspect will provide excellent color all season...
We've had a lot of rain and mostly cool temperatures
so far this season... perfect weather for growing
'humongous' hostas... I offer the following as
case in point...
In closing, I offer a final delight of the mid-June gardens... that being biennial Sweet William... have a great weekend! Larry
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