Much warmer than normal here, and unfortunately, the Almanac predicts a hot summer (hot summers and frigid winters--not my idea of a pleasing climate). Shade plants are a welcome retreat (tradescantia):
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Bletilla with spigelia:
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Campanula glomerata (a very invasive plant):
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Weigela variegata was surprisingly good this spring despite the extremely harsh winter:
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Angel Cheeks just finished:
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The Fawn was a great performer this year. Unfortunately, excessive heat cut short the peony season.
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As was Showgirl:
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