Monday, May 26, 2008

Finally filled in

The shade border we did along the drive has finally filled in and is just stunning. here's some pics.




The rock garden is looking particularly nice as well.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

More irises, of course...

Scandel


Pewee


Madame Louis Aureau


and last, but not least, I. japonica - finally blooming after all these years.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Irises, cont.

Be sure to embiggen these - they are really lovely.

The aptly named Irish Moss with its lovely green veining.


The delectable Chocolate Cupcake.


And a wonderful clump of Brushstrokes with all but one bloom having multiple petals and standards. Very pretty!

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Irises!

The irises are really getting going now. Almost all the SDBs have begun, and early IBs are starting too. Here's a few:

Ritz, blooming on short stalks this year because I moved it last fall.



Alene's Other Love, at dawn.


Tantara, looking great wih that Heuchera.