Monday, May 13, 2013

Close-ups


With the cool weather continuing, only a few flowers have opened up.  Without competition from dozens of other blooms, there is a special draw to savor each one.  This Paeonia 'Kopper Kettle' has been a strong performer after taking a few years to settle into the spot.  Each flower shifts color from a pink with magenta tone into the salmon range as the petals age. 

The name of this iris, which came from my mother's garden in Ohio, is unknown to me.  It is a shame, since the complex mix of light blue is stunning.  What else can be said?


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