Late Viburnums, Wisteria and Korean Lilacs take center stage.
Wisteria chimes dangle their tempting panicles of blooms.
If we could hear the flowers sing, I feel sure Wisteria would sound similar to a glass harp.
If we could hear the flowers sing, I feel sure Wisteria would sound similar to a glass harp.
The dwarf lilacs are now having their show and pollinators are enjoying their bounty of nectar.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Papillo glaucus, sipping 'Fairytale' dwarf lilac.
Early florescence above ~ today below.
American Lady (American Painted Lady) Vanessa virginiensis, - above and below - ecstatic for the elixir of 'Miss Kim' lilac. I usually do not see these migrating beauties until later in the summer.
'Miss Kim' Lilac in the mist with a Magnolia (right) that never quits blooming.
Early Lilacs and Viburnums have faded, while the later to bloom of both are coming into their own along with the Hawthorn trees in the distance. Viburnum plicatum in Upper South Garden is full blown right now.
Viburnum plicatum fully opening in the light.
Another Doublefile Viburnum in North Garden looking over towards 'Fairytale' lilac . . . just beginning to bloom.
Now the Viburnum is wholly unfurled ~ 'Fairytale' lilac in background.
Lacey blooms creating lovely background for tree peony.
Later these Doublefile Viburnums will bear fruit that the birds go crazy for.
Here are a couple of old bluebird and tree swallow houses. I prefer this design to our new ones and will have them copied. Many years of fledgelings flew out into the world from these nest boxes.
Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga' early stage of blooming . . . before climbing hydrangea on Shag Bark Hickory in Upper South Garden.
Today looking over towards Middle Meadow Garden.
When the flowers first open they are an off-white color . . .
becoming more white with age.
I love and revere all the many trees and plants here at Flower Hill Farm . . . but OH, when wildlife call the gardens, fields and forest home I get very excited to discover who lives so nearby and REALLY happy to make new acquaintances. This TINY American Copper Lycaena phlaeas americana, looks very fresh and would sit still . . . in the south field . . . long enough for me to capture a few portraits. What a precious vibrant butterfly!!
I tend to avoid being in the gardens during the heat of the day, but that is exactly the best time to see butterflies, so, instead of going out with my garden spade and clippers in those hours . . . I take my camera.
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I will bet they come there from miles away. If I was a butterfly, I would move in.
Hi Carol! Purples in your garden are wonderful! And aroma...mmmm...
My garden also looks purplish right now with lilac, allium and azalea blooms.
oh to be a visitor to your most wonderful garden - the Viburnum plicatum is a star
p.s. and what a great shot of the blue bunting in mid song
Hello Carol:
We absolutely love the analogy of Wisteria flowers and a glass harp and we totally agree. If these flowers could be heard, then we are certain that this would be exactly the notes which would ring out. And, how magical that would be!
The Viburnums are such a varied species and, in our gardening days, we too grew many varieties. We love the way that the virginal white flowers sit on top of the branches in many of the 'plicatum' varieties. We always thought of them as 'wedding cakes' and they looked absolutely wonderful in moonlight when they would glow in ghostly fashion in the dark!
But, how amazing that you highlight here Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga' which we grew and was a particular favourite because of its exceedingly graceful habit and delicate tracery of flowers. Lovely!!
Love the photos of the beautiful blossoms, but my heart was totally stolen by the vibrant American copper!! What a gorgeous little one...and so generous to sit still and allow you to photograph so you could share with all of us!
Carol my Korean lilacs and viburnums have not opened so the swallowtails and other butterflies are not sitting still long...they are quickly flitting so hard to get any pics...yours are lovely!
What a feast for the eyes! The blossoms are simply beautiful, and the butterflies must be having the time of their lives.
you must be ecstatic each day when you look out the window each day. then to wander and take in the details, sublime! So much beauty, thank you for sharing the world you have created with us.
Picture perfect photos.
Dear Carol~~There's a wonderful story in the photo with the Doublefile Viburnums and the now defunct birdhouses. It's interesting how we humans keep trying to perfect an already perfect design.
I have so much enjoyed from afar—the recent posts of your spring garden.
Gorgeous pictures, thank you.
You have so much beauty in your garden and once again I am so impressed with how well you capture it all!
Carolyn
I love that image of a wisteria wind chime! I wish they grew this far north but at least we do have lilacs. It's a wet spring but glorious!
Spring is a truly magical time in your corner of the woods.
The Viburnums have it!
Carol dear,
Your photos and words both humble and inspire me. And your world, your beautiful world. I love it.
That American Copper is one of my favorites (along with the Azures, Buckeyes, Swallowtails, ah heck, I love them all).
Thank you for this. Hey, is the birdhouse photo on its side on purpose?
Love,
Sharon
Thank you everyone! Dear Sharon, the bird houses have been retired and new ones have already seen two baby bluebirds fledge. Those nest boxes lasted for over a decade. Thanks for your kind words. Good Luck on your new book!
Your Flower Hill is so beautiful at every season, but at this season I feel a real kinship. Wisteria, lilacs and tree peonies all blooming here as well. Quite a year for the wisteria.
I was totally smitten the first time i saw wisteria in Sweden! And the second time in Turkey it already looks very familiar to me. However, when i searched for it here in the country they said it is invasive, so i didn't try my luck. Besides, they don't look as beautiful here as in the temperate countries. Maybe if i will see your other flowers in person, i will be smitten too, like that viburnum. It is so special-looking.
Your pictures of flowers and butterflies are very beautiful. I love all the shades of purple at this time of year, I have many similar shrubs in my garden and admire them every day. My garden is not as tidy as usual as I have a frozen shoulder so have to do everything slowly and carefully just now.
Best wishes
Maureen
Your pictures of the wisteria are splendid, and I can only image the fragrance of all of those lilacs!
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