As late spring turns to early summer, I often bemoan the few short days and weeks of the fragrant, white flower blooming period that is highlighted by the honeysuckle vines, honeysuckle trees/bushes, confederate jasmine and other unnamed sources that seem to perfume the air here in the mid Atlantic. The white flower season is heady, magical and unbelievably fragrant. In my backyard alone, I had 4 species (only 2 of which I could actually name) that bloomed and competed for my olfactory appreciation. Combine their visual and ‘nose worthy’ pleasures with the first sustained warm weather temperatures, it was a true delight to sit outside each morning for coffee, and each evening for dinner, drinks and relaxation.
Day Lily bed
But we’ve now left the white flower season, for the stronger color season, full of vibrant oranges of my double day lilies, the powder brights of my Nikko Blue hydrangeas and just starting, the fuchsia, white and lavender majesty of my crepe myrtles.
Day Lilies
A single day lily
The Hydrangeas…
Hydrangea Nikko Blue
Hydrangea Nikko Blue
