Hey GPODers!
We’re heading west right this moment and acquired an replace from Cathy Hollis in Colorado. We have been first launched to her backyard, impressed by the English borders, in 2022 (you may see that entry right here: Cathy’s Colorado Backyard). However the actual inspiration for Cathy’s backyard is her sister Sally Barker, who has been featured on GPOD many instances through the years (you may see the most recent publish from Sally’s backyard right here: Extra details about Sally’s Maryland Backyard). We’re so excited to be a small a part of this household’s shared love of bushes!
However sufficient of my whining, let’s take pleasure in Cathy’s personal quote on her splashspace:
GREET! I stay within the southern suburbs of Denver, Colorado. I am having fun with the transition from early spring to late spring in my backyard this yr. We now have a lot of peony bushes and even a beehive.
One of many earliest blooming perennials in our backyard is the cushion flower (Polychrome Euphorbia, Zones 4–8) (yellow plant), could also be invasive, nevertheless it supplies early nectar for bees and provides coloration to the spring backyard. Our Prairiefire wild apple tree (Malus x ‘Prarifire’, Zones 4–8) is at all times a standout.
Spectacular tulip design (Hearth ‘Design impression’, Zones 3–8) Very long and hard lasting. Within the background is a Chanticleer pear (Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®, Zones 3–8) and crab apple bushes.
Late blooming tulip show – Large Smile (yellow), Chin (pink)and She blushed (mild yellow blended with mild pink).
In our yard, Euphorbia multicolor actually offers the backyard an early present. Behind that’s the blue flower of Jack Frost brunnera (Brunera macrophage ‘Jack Frost‘, Zones 3–8) and violet sensory allium (Ali ‘Purple Feeling’, Zones 3–8) add distinction. The pine tree is Sherwood Compact Pine (Pine Mugo ‘Sherwood Compact’, Zones 2–7), a slow-growing evergreen dwarf tree. The birds like to drink and bathe in giant stone fountains. You’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the entrance vary of the Rocky Mountains within the background in addition to our bee hives.
This pink peony is the earliest bloomer in our backyard, I want I knew its title!
Somewhat later within the spring, the tulips have been gone and the peonies Julia Rose Itoh (Pioneers x ‘Julia Rose’, Zones 3–8) and purple bearded irises dominate our entrance backyard.
Within the again backyard, different herbaceous peonies and colourful purple irises (Pale Iris ‘Variegata’, Zones 4–9) begins to bloom with the massive flowers of purple onion ‘Pinball Wizard’ (Ali ‘Pinball Wizard’, Zones 4–8).
Peony Bartzella Itoh (Paeonia x ‘Bartzella’, Zones 4–9) in one other a part of the backyard.
Round June 1st, our Morden Centennial rose bush (pink ‘Morden Centennial’, Zones 4–9) begins to bloom and lasts all through the summer season. On the fitting facet of the trail, boxwood, the ‘Limelight’ tower (Spiraea japonica ‘Limelight’, Areas 3–9) and the Hearth God dianthus (Dianthus Gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’, Zones 3–9) brings distinction.
On the similar time, Moonshine yarrow (yarrow x ‘Moonshine’, Zones 3–8)Walker’s low mint (Nepeta x Turkey ‘Walker’s Low’, Zones 4–9)and Salvia Could Night time (Salvia x sylvestris ‘Could Night time’, Zones 4–9) full bloom. The Temple of Bloom® Seven-Son plant (Heptacodium miconioides, Zones 5–9) supplies 4 seasons of coloration and is a superb accent plant with its white bark. The bees adore it when it blooms in August.
Thanks for sharing your stunning backyard with us once more, Cathy. We’re honored to have you ever and your sister as a part of the GPOD group!
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