In Bloom #61 + Remembrance

Today I am remembering service members, and their families, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  

These pots contain some annuals grown last year, white Verbena and Lobelia. 

Happy Sunday,

Paige

   

In Bloom #60 + Eastern Red Columbine

After reading about the growing habits and abundance of nectar the native Eastern Red Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) provides, I would consider adding this to my garden.  

Happy Sunday,

Paige

In Bloom #59 + Bachelor Button

On a recent walk, just out of the blue with no homes in sight,  I came across this bachelor button (centaurea cyanus), growing in a crack between the sidewalk and street.

Happy Sunday,

Paige

In Bloom #58 + Irises

On an evening walk this week, I spotted these beautiful irises blooming in a bed right alongside the road.  I had to pause my walking app to snap a photo.

Happy Sunday and Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there, especially mine!  

Paige

In Bloom #57 + Variegated Azalea

Even though the lighting wasn't ideal, I couldn't resist stopping along the side of the road to capture this azalea before the blooms fade away.  The pink and white petals are beautiful, a variety I have had never seen before.  

Happy Sunday,

Paige

In Bloom # 56 + Stinking Hellebore

The name is deceiving as Stinking Hellebore (Helleborus feotidus) only gives off an unpleasant aroma when the blooms or leaves are crushed.  I did not give it try.   I have read though, the leaves are toxic if ingested by humans or pets.  

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #55 + Wisteria

This Wisteria vine was growing wild and very high up this large pine tree.  I was glad to capture these blooms low enough for me to take this photo.  I do not know the variety, but Wisteria can be very invasive.

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #54 + Freshly Cut

My sister brought such a pretty bouquet to Easter dinner.  She handpicked it all from yard which included camellias, azaleas, dogwood blossoms and ivy for some greenery.  A late frost nipped the dogwoods but they were still beautiful.  

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #53 + Lily of the Valley

Not to be confused with the common perennial, Lily of the Valley, this is a tree which can grow 20 to 25 feet tall.  I think the botanical name is Clethra arborea. 

Happy Easter, everyone! ...He is Risen! Matthew 28:6

In Bloom #52 + Carolina Jessamine

On an afternoon walk, just today, I found this Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) in full bloom.  It happens to be the official state flower of South Carolina, thus the name, Carolina Jessamine.  If you have driven through the Palmetto State in the spring, you may have noticed the evergreen vine with bright yellow blooms growing along the roadside climbing fences and trees.  

Wow, today marks the one year anniversary of In Bloom posts.  When I started out posting these I had no idea I would even have 52 photos worth sharing.  I think I'll keep this going.

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #51 + Loropetalum

 It's officially Spring and blooms along with new foliage are appearing in abundance.  This Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) actually bloomed over night.  I am hoping the rain will hold off so these delicate fringe like blooms can be enjoyed for a good while.

 Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #50 - Lenten Rose

While Spring 2021 doesn't officially start until next Saturday, March 20th, it sure felt like it yesterday.   I found these Lenten Roses (Helleborus orientalis) and couldn't resist getting down low to take to capture the blooms as they then to grow downward like bells.  The blooms ranged from white to all shades of green.  

The Lenten Rose most likely got its name because they bloom all during Lent leading up to Easter when we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus.  

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom + #49 Daffodils

These daffodils were found blooming near an old barn out in the county.  I suspect the bulbs were planted many years ago.  I like the intense shade of yellow and unusual shape, one I haven't seen before. 

I almost missed posting this In Bloom post as I without internet reception and had publish once I got back in town.  

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #48 + White Blooms and Thorns

This photo was taken just this week while visiting a friend.   We visited outside so we could socially distance.  It was late in the afternoon and it was so nice to feel the sun on my face after so much rain.  This unidentified thorny bush with small white flowers still had plenty of buds to yet bloom.

Can you identify this shrub?  I did a reverse image search and found the exact blooms but the photo was on a photostock website and only labeled white blooms.  No help! 

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #47 + Aucuba

With blooms few and far between right now, here is the spotted evergreen, Aucuba japonica.  It is another transplant from my grandmother and I often use this in vases with cut flowers as the green filler.

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #46 + Gladiolus

This gladiolus came up volunteer in a flower bed which I didn't know could happen.  I always thought you had to plant blubs but apparently the plants can produce seed and be spread by birds.  I thought a little red would be nice for Valentine's Day!  

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #45 + White Camilla

I found this camellia growing wild alongside the Broomfield Creek near Beaufort while in town last November for my nephew's Marine graduation.

More about the graduation was posted here on Instagram.  

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom #44 + Cherry Blossoms

While driving home from the gym yesterday, I spotted these cherry blossoms and had to turn around and go back for a closer look.  This isn't a showy display of blossoms, but it is, after all, still January. 

 Could spring be around the corner?  

Happy Sunday, 

In Bloom #43 + Jerusalem Artichoke

I debated whether or not to choose a image of a bloom out of season, but decided a little sunshine would be in order during this long winter.  

This is the bloom of the Jerusalem Artichoke.  It grows quite tall and you can read all about it here.  

Happy Sunday,

In Bloom + #42 Creeping Fig

This Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) can be counted on to provide many shades of green all through the year.  Only the bitter cold will 'bite' some of the leaves causing them to shed.  

This is another special plant as I received a cutting of this Creeping Fig from my sister many years ago.

Happy Sunday,