Memorial Day weekend update, part 2

The side of the house, from back to front. All perennial (I hope!!) so I only have to do this once. Pics will come tonight after we finish mulching. . . .

(white) "Hellebore" Helleborus Double Melody double white blooms with a green center adorn these winter beauties. deer resistant. spring bloom. part sun.


(light pink) "Hellebore" Helleborus Sympathy rose pink flowers with dark freckles in the center of each petal. long bloomers. deer resistant. spring bloom. part sun.


(dark red) "Astilbe" Astilbe chinensis Vision in Red thrive in moist, shady gardens. late blooming variety with bronze green foliage. dense, upright, purple-red plumes bloom on sturdy stems. a robust grower. very floriferous. late summer bloom. partial shade or shade.

(peach) "Astilbe" Astilbe x rosea Peach Blossom showy flower plumes and striking foliage are indispensable in the shaded or woodland garden. excellent compliment to bergenia, hosta, ferns, or Japanese iris and especially attractive near water. a beautiful, long lasting cut flower, fresh or dried. mid summer bloom. partial shade.

(redish/purpleish) "Japanese Primrose" primula japonica Miller's Crimson vibrant flowers in tiered clusters attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. beautiful planted with japanese iris, hosta, ferns, and lady's mantle. will naturalize readily in woodland setting or any garden site with consistently moist soils. late spring bloom. partial sun.

(redish/purpleish) "Japanese Primrose" primula japonica Carminea lovely carmine red flower clusters attract butterflies to the garden. wonderful in woodland settings, along walkways, or at water's edge, or as a cut flower. attractive planted with spring flowering bulbs. needs constant moisture. late spring to early summer bloom. full shade.

(blue/purple) "Serbian Bellflower" campanula poscharskyana Blue Waterfall
profuse flowers carpet spreading plants. beautiful cascading over walls, as a small-scale ground cover, in a rock garden or window box, or at garden's edge. attractive with flax and dianthus. trim faded flowers for extended bloom. summer bloom with some repeat in fall. sun or partial shade. *note, planted two

Pale Red Lacecap Hydrangea, dark green foliage provides perfect background for the large florets of pale red flowers. makes the ideal crowning touch to any shady garden spot.