Hi GPODers!
We’re back in Rotterdam, New York, today to see more of Maxine Brisport’s beautiful garden. If you missed it yesterday, we already explored lots of wonderful late-spring and early-summer scenes from her garden this year (Part 1), but Maxine generously shared even more photos for us to experience her colorful landscape.
Hello,
Each year I think there is no way that I can love my garden more than the year before, but once again I am proven wrong. I must admit that the conditions since early spring have been optimal for growing flowers in upstate New York. We have had the right mix of rainy and sunny days, which ensured adequate sunlight while providing appropriate moisture levels.
In my area, I saw irises bloom like I’ve never seen before! Every clump of these garden staples I saw in the front yards of my neighborhood were covered in the most vibrant blooms. I’m assuming Maxine had a similar experience with the ‘Big Blue’ variety.
The light yellow blooms of a ‘Bartzella’ peony (Paeonia ‘Bartzella’, Zones 4–9) never disappoint, but this one is particularly pristine.
Another snapshot from Maxine’s garden looking unbelievably lush and vibrant: Even the plants that haven’t yet come into bloom are posed to put on a spectacular display.
Red roses have a timeless beauty, but the grandiflora ‘Love’ rose (Rosa ‘JACtwin’, Zones 6–10), with petals that have a silvery-white underside, takes it to the next level.
Even Maxine’s shade garden is looking especially colorful and vibrant this year. The ‘Curly Fries’ hosta (Hosta ‘Curly Fries’, Zones 3–9) in the foreground and the fuzzy blooms of light pink foamflower in the back are some highlights.
Another look at Maxine’s incredible collection of hostas: While a mass planting of one hosta cultivar is an impressive sight and can be a useful design element in the garden, a colorful tapestry of different varieties is always my preference.
This bright pink peony is a complete contrast to the buttery yellow ‘Bartzella’ above but equally as exquisite.
One final view of Maxine’s garden filled with interest as far as the eye can see: As much as this garden has bloomed already, you can tell that the show has only just begun.
Thank you so much for another sensational submission from your garden, Maxine! Your early-summer scenes are absolutely outstanding this year, and I hope your great growing conditions continue through the season.
How has summer been in your garden so far this year? Did the perfect amount of rain and sun produce a gorgeous show like Maxine’s garden, or are you still hoping that your plants bounce back after a tough spring? Let us know in the comments, or consider sharing photos of your early summer garden with GPOD! Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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