May blooms

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  1. GinnyC

    GinnyC Seedling

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    Here's what's blooming around the house now. It's great to finally see color!
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    And a couple more.... DSCN0160.JPG
     

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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Those are some gorgeous blooms Ginny! Can you tell me what #5 is?
     
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    Beautiful flowers. Ginny. Your pictures reminded me that I want to get some more penstemon. They don't seem to last more than a couple of years in my garden. Spring has really arrived in your area and all your hard work is paying you back with so many pretty flowers.
     



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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Absolutely gorgeous blooms, Spring has really blasted out of the ground in your garden. I think #5 is maybe Penstemon barbatus
     
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    Thank you all. Yes toni is right, the fifth is penstemon.
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I had a couple of Rondo mix penstemons for a couple of years but like 20fus, mine didn't last more than those couple of years and haven't been seen since. I can't sucessfully grow Foxglove either, yours are gorgeous.
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Everything is beautiful...lovely garden
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Fantastic blooms. We share our garden flower preferences:like: you are a bit ahead on something's.:D Very pretty.:stew1:
     
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    Thank you Sherry and Jewell.
    I can't take the credit for the foxglove though. They must have self seeded from the previous owner. This is my second growing season in the house and last year I noticed the leaves growing larger and larger in a shady corner on the back side of the house and was almost sure it was foxglove but being that there are so many weeds here I have never seen before I wasn't 100% sure. So I left them to grow in hopes that they were digitalis and sure enough, they were. It was a pleasant surprise. Now that I know they grow so well in that spot I will be adding more to that area. I really should just get some seed and throw it in there so they can get started for next years blooms.
     
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    Oh I'm jealous:D I haven't been able to find a foxglove yet. I have the perfect spot for one! I have a few babies but am anxious for the the flowers!! I think I'd like to find a red/pink one that grows REALLY tall :p
     
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    Very nice blooms.
    Thanks for showing these.
     

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