Spring Blooms 2025 Part 2

Springtime Splendor: A Symphony of Blooms.  This post is picture intensive!

Spring has sprung, and my garden is bursting with color and fragrance! From the vibrant hues of bearded iris to the delicate charm of marguerite daisies, every corner is a feast for the senses. We live in zone 9b just for reference.

Let's take a stroll through my  springtime paradise:

Aromatic Delights: The air is filled with the sweet scent of lavender, mingling with the honeyed fragrance of sweet broom. 

Nestled amongst their textured bases, the Rock Rose and Marguerite Daisies offer a delightful interplay of color and form. The bright pink of the Rock Rose seems to echo the sun's intensity, adding a vibrant splash against the deep green of the Sago Palms. Meanwhile, the delicate, daisy-like blooms of the Marguerite Daisies, in sunny yellow bring a touch of carefree coastal charm. They soften the more structured look of the sago palms, creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

 Around the pool's edge, sago palms create a tropical vibe, while rock roses and marguerite daisies add a touch of whimsy.

My husband created these pavers years ago.  The path leads to the spa.

Japanese spiraea is a deciduous shrub that can grow to a height of 4-6 feet. The leaves are ovate and alternating on the stem; its eye-catching blooms are a rosy-pink color and in rare cases can also be white. Flowers only occur on new wood. 

The Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans), with its vigorous growth and flamboyant trumpet-shaped flowers, is a real showstopper along your pool walkway.

Lady bank roses in white by our gate.

Imagine, near the pool gate, the elegant Spring Bouquet Viburnum (Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'). This evergreen shrub offers year-round appeal with its deep green foliage. In late winter and early spring, it bursts into bloom with clusters of pink buds that open into fragrant, creamy-white, star-shaped flowers. These blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Later, it produces metallic-blue berries that attract birds, adding another layer of visual interest. It typically grows to 4-6 feet tall and wide, making it a good fit near the pool gate, and it's deer resistant. We planted it as a privacy hedge around the outdoor kitchen.

A nice variety of beaded iris with thanks to Jain from A Quiet Life blog.

There you have it.  Happy spring.🌺🌻

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