Spring flowerings in my garden
The mountain laurels and redbuds and plums are done. Carolina jessamine is done. But ‘Tangerine Beauty’ crossvine (Bignonia capreolata ‘Tangerine Beauty’) is hitting its stride as we move into mid-spring here in Central Texas. It looks especially fetching alongside the burgundy leaves of Loropetalum chinense ‘Sizzling Pink’.
A dash of blue-green foliage of beaked yucca (Yucca rostrata) makes the combo even better.
A rugged cedar-post fence adds Texas charm.
Behind the “Austin” wall, native Texas persimmon (Diospyros texana) glows with achingly green new leaves.
And native spiderwort (Tradescantia occidentalis), a favorite of bees, sends up tall-stemmed violet flowers that close sleepily in the afternoon.
The pond garden is quiet for now as the pond plants put on new growth. Soon a ribbon of heartleaf skullcap around the pond will be blooming.
More static, a collection of succulents — small agaves and cactus — on the deck just like to soak up the sun. Flowering or sun-soaking, this is the season for it.
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Wow, that orange/purple combination is stunning! The cedar post fence is nice but I think it’s you who adds the Texas charm to your garden!
Aw, shucks, Peter. I just need to wear my cowboy hat out there instead of a straw sun hat. —Pam
I agree with Peter on both counts! So much growth and color is a pleasure to look at as it is still depressingly wintry here. Definitely a later spring than last year.
I bet you’re ready and will be like Snoopy dancing with his nose in the air when it finally comes. —Pam
After this crazy cold winter I am appreciating the flowers of spring more than ever before. Going from brown to vibrant is so much fun! Your garden looks great!
Winter does have its benefits in that regard — a greater appreciation for spring! —Pam
It is so exciting to see all of this color. Come on spring, we need you here.
Sending springy thoughts your way, Lisa. —Pam
I’d have never thought of putting Loropetalum and Bignonia together but it really works! Crossvine is a monster here and, after planting it in my former garden, I said I’d never grow it again, only to inherit one with this garden that makes my former plant look like a piker.
Ha! It is a beauty at least, if it also happens to be a beast in your garden. Mine is fairly tame — maybe because of predominant shade. —Pam
LOVE your owl in the owl box!!! They are a lucky owl couple to live among your beautiful plants! I hope they have lots of sweet owl babies! <3
I sure hope to see a few wide-eyed chicks in a month or so. —Pam
Absolutely beautifu! Hoping mine garden will start blooming soon. We got 2 inches of rain today. I’m thinking that should get the ball rolling!
Yay for rain! We’re getting some much-needed rain tonight too. —Pam
You’re right, that is a lovely color combo, and I wouldn’t have thought the deep pink and orange would work together. But what do I know, because they sure do!
It’s nice when it works out! —Pam
I like the metal pond tub enclosure. I expect to see some Texas steers pop in for a drink. I also notice the lights in the back area and bet the place looks great at night.
Ray
Ha – no steers here, but the mourning doves like it, and the goldfish. Thanks for your comment. —Pam