Friday, May 8, 2009

Bue Grass & Bleeding Heart

Blue Oat Grass. I've been getting more interested in ornamental grasses...they add such neat variety to flower beds. I planted this one last year...It has grown a lot even since I snapped the below picture. I love how it stays in a mound.
The blooms on this bleeding heart are so delicate! This is actually the first year I've seen it bloom since last year mom gave it to me...it sprouted as a seedling in her yard in Michigan. Maybe it'll produce some seedlings that I can plant elsewhere in the beds...I don't think I could ever have too many Bleeding Hearts :)
The Rhododendron is in full bloom! It is still a small shrub..it will be great in a few years when its had a chance to grow bigger. Planted underneath it are Coreopsis Zagreb which produces pretty yellow blooms. I was hoping the Coreopsis would bloom at the same time as the Rhododendron, but I'm thinking it'll bloom a little later. At least in a couple weeks.




6 comments:

  1. I love the bleeding hearts. I've had several seedlings sprout too and one is huge now. I hope you get lots more. Very pretty purple rhodie!

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  2. How special that your bleeding heart came from your mom's garden. The rhododendron flowers are so pretty. There was one in our yard when we moved here....only lasted a few years. Don't think it got enough protection from the harsh winter weather.

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  3. Bleeding hearts are favorites of mine - remind me of when I was a kid - my mom always had them. They're so pretty, and so totally unique. Nice foliage too.

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  4. Hi Marissa, that's a pretty rhody. I'm starting to be interested in grasses too and who knew there are so many different types? Bleeding hearts...one of my favorite spring blooms :)

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  5. Bleeding hearts are one of my favorites, too. You certainly have a way with flowers, and your camera!

    When you have a moment, stop by my blog (Angela Recada) to pick up the One Lovely Blog Award I've given you!

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  6. Your Bleeding Hearts are lovely. Wonderful they came from your Mother's garden.
    Sherry

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