Hi GPODers!
Last week we got a springtime update from Lila Johnson in Mill Creek, Wash. (Spring Greens and Purples in the PNW). Her photos focused on the fresh green foliage and pops of purple flowers in her spring garden, but she did mention that some azaleas and rhododendrons add little pockets of pink to the mix as well. Thankfully, she did not leave us to only imagine the fabulous flowering shrubs, and followed her first batch of photos with a submission featuring these bright spring flowers.
Hi again—since I made mention of azaleas and rhododendrons in my previous emails, I thought I should send some pictures. It is past their prime blooming, but they still add color to our spring green garden. I LOVE rosy pink, as you can probably tell.
I have no idea what the names are on these plants! Sorry. The large rhodies are on a berm under several cedar trees. They are not hardy bloomers in this morning-sun-only location, but they give us a natural privacy screen from several homes/yards behind us. They’ve been there for more than 25 years. 🙂
This photo [of Lila’s large rhododendron underneath cedar trees] was taken in early May. The others were taken today, May 24.
A “berm” photo to give you an idea of the size of the rhododendrons. I’m sure they would bloom more if they were in a sunnier location, but they provide lovely foliage and natural privacy.
Lila’s azaleas are much smaller but get absolutely covered in these brilliantly bright blooms.
This photo gives a better sense of their size—also tucked into the shade of Lila’s cedar trees and rhododendron but providing a pop of bright pink among her glorious tapestry of green.
A beautiful green glass flower adds a bit of sparkle and shine to this shady but colorful scene.
A photo from another perspective shows how the bright pink is a fantastic accent to all Lila’s green spring foliage, as well as the purple clematis climbing up her arbor and the shiny blue pot on her patio.
And one final close-up of those beautiful, bright blooms!
Thank you so much for another look at your spring garden, Lila! Your gorgeous sea of green is made sublime with these beautiful pops of bright pink blooms.
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