Thanks to those who responded on my previous post about an April 7-12 trip to see the spring bloom. I%26#39;ve managed to rearrange my calendar to make it a week earlier if that will help ensure better garden viewing -- as my 80yr. old Mom is really counting on this ! What%26#39;s currently blooming, and do you think it will hold on for March 30-April 3? Hoping especially for dogwood and azalea...
Azaleas in bloom still ?
The azaleas look fabulous right now. Sure, I think there will be plenty of blooms left March 30. There still are plenty of camellias in bloom and the Lady Banks roses are looking wonderful.
In front of my house I%26#39;ve got about 6 extra large ';fringe flower'; shrubs - I said to my husband today (who is unfortunately colorblind) that it looks like red fireworks in the yard. The negatives - we can%26#39;t keep the pollen out of the house! (of course we%26#39;ve left the doors open all day since the weather is so perfect) The pollen comes through the screens. I have so much pollen I could put it in bags.
Here%26#39;s a secret treasure in Charleston to really notice - Charleston flowerboxes. You%26#39;ll be amazed at the care that people take in blending color and texture. To most people it%26#39;s probably just ';background noise'; but I think it%26#39;s a highlight. Enjoy!
Azaleas in bloom still ?
Culture, you would not believe how many pictures of flowerboxes I have from Charleston!! They will be absolutely beautiful the first week of April - I also peek through fences and get beautiful pictures of gardens - Charleston is the most beautiful city in the world to me!
Hmmm, so what is starting to bloom now? dogwood, crab apple, lilac ? I%26#39;m in Indiana, and we%26#39;re just seeing the daffodils up about 3in. so far. Snowflakes today is making me anxious for visit to warmer climate!
Saw a phenomenal dogwood in full bloom today. First one of the season for me. Peach blossoms are still in bloom, as are pear trees and some of the varieties of magnolias. A good number of camellias still hanging on; azaleas look positively photogenic.
Oh wow! here in suburbs of Philly we have crocuses in bloom and daffodils are just starting to bud! what will be in bloom April 20th of so, do you think?
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