Gorgeous flowering of a pond iris and more
As buds began to swell last week, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the flowering of my pond iris. And this morning, three burgundy, yellow-throated flowers unfurled.
They look especially picturesque as viewed against the turquoise shed doors.
Several more buds mean more flowers to come.
Jenny/Rock Rose gave me a division of this lovely iris in 2015. It bloomed for me that year, but last year…nothing.
So you can see why I’m excited about it now.
Other plants are in full bloom as well, including the pomegranate tree next to the beaked yucca.
Dozens of frilly, orange flowers resemble juju hats…
…or, when seen closer, ruffly crepe-paper flowers.
On the other side of the garden, star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) perfumes the upper patio.
And although it’s not my garden, I have to share a sweet spring image of golden columbines, like shooting stars, at Zilker Botanical Garden last Saturday.
Oh, and congrats to Austin gardener Ruthie Burrus, whose charming stone garden haus smothered in ‘Peggy Martin’ roses appears in the current issue of Southern Living (April 2017)! I had the pleasure of visiting Ruthie’s garden a couple of years ago; click for the full tour.
And here’s the magazine cover if you want to pick up a copy to read all about her garden haus and roses.
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That Iris is a gorgeous thing!
Especially since I didn’t get to enjoy it last year! Anticipation makes it all the sweeter. —Pam
OOOoooooo that iris is a stunner. It rises up with such elegance. No wonder you were enamored of it. All of these blooms are happy…at least they make me happy seeing them.
Me too, Lisa. I don’t have a lot of flowers in my shady garden, so I really appreciate those that do make an appearance. —Pam
What a gorgeous color your iris has! It still feels like winter here so your views of blooms and warmth are a balm to the wet and weary northwest soul.
You’ll be in the thick of it soon, Peter. Hang in there! —Pam
Is that beautiful Iris, Louisiana Iris? I planted bunches of that a few years ago and it has spread and is blooming very nicely. As a matter of fact, it has spread so much, that I’m projecting that in the future, I may not love it as much :/ Love that pomegranate, too!
I don’t know, Tanya. It was a passalong from a friend, who didn’t know the ID. It sounds like yours are very happy! —Pam
The pond iris is stunning. The color is so pretty. I have a pond iris that is about to bloom for the first time, but I can’t remember what color it is. I need to look it up or just wait. ~ smile ~
Anticipation is half the fun. I’d wait and see too. —Pam
Such an unusual color for an Iris…makes it even more special.
And wasn’t I smart to paint that shed door blue so that it stands out so well against it? 😉 —Pam
Does your pomegranate set fruit? Mine is blooming seriously for the first time (only one fruitless blossom last year), and I’m trying to figure out whether it is an ornamental variety.
Yes, but not very many, and it did take quite a few years (maybe 7?) before it started fruiting after flowering. Mine is ‘Wonderful’, for what it’s worth. —Pam
Thanks! Mine is about 4 years old (I lost the tag and can’t remember the variety). I’ll give it some more time.
Your taste buds will be ready! —Pam
Well, those columbines may not be in your garden, but perhaps you could find a spot for them? Maybe they are too “cottagey”, but that shooting star look is delightful! And the color of that iris makes me swoon!
I do love them. I’ve tried columbines out front, but the deer eat them. And in back I haven’t had success with them. But I’ll probably keep trying! —Pam