After all the misty and dark pix, it's time for a little spring color!
The azaleas are just about at their height now in our area.
Here are some of the bushes in the circle of the driveway at our house. We unexpectedly had to prune too late after they bloomed last year and that shows in all the bare green sticking up branches on the bushes to the right. Azaleas should be pruned right after they bloom.
This one is at the edge of the woods and never gets pruned. I like this look a lot better.
It has beautiful blossoms.
Oops--how did opening dogwoods get in here!
This color is called Flame!
Pure white azaleas open later.
I like the pink ones better--more azalea-y!
So pretty! This is how I most like to remember Charleston. Your garden is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAh Bruce - that's like a breath of fresh air. BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful spring colors!! We have azaleas blooming in the yard also. They were planted by my grandfather. I'm not sure what color they are but they are what I call a very hot pink color. Sorta in between your pink in the pic and the red. Again beautiful pics!
ReplyDeleteAngie
Beautiful!! Beautiful!! Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove those azaleas! Wish we could grow them up here on the tundra.
ReplyDeleteYEAH, that's what Charleston is about...right? :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you soooo much for your wonderful compliment to my work in photography! I appreciate your words very much. And nice to meet you!
How very beautiful! It reminds me of my MIL's yard in South GA.
ReplyDeleteThanks, All !! I can see you northerners are ready for spring. And you southerners need to show some of your spring to them too. The reason azaleas are so special I think is that they really are rather fleeting--a couple of weeks and they are gone again. Thanks again, now I'm off to look at all your sites too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful azaleas and dogwood! Spring has really sprung where you are! I love azaleas and yours are really lovely in all the different colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful sights of spring. Such a refreshing view that just makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I look forward to catching up on yours.
Your photos are stunning. Just stunning. Have I told you I love your header? Your blog is very attractive.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first home I've ever owned without azaleas. I think I just go all azaleaed out. But, looking at your photos made me put a few on my wish list for spring.
You deer in the mist photos are dreamy :o)
Thanks!
Hey,
ReplyDeleteNo we don't use electric fences to keep out the deer. Actually, we grow a plant called Society Garic, which has small purple flowers and smells like garlic if you brush your face down into it. Deer, Cats, and Dogs don't like it and will stay away from whereever you plant it.
Once again, great pix, we have a variety of azaleas here on Wadmalaw as well.
Greg II
Thanks both Marys and Marsha--glad you enjoyed the bit of spring color before yours gets there.
ReplyDeleteInteresting about that plant, Greg. I'd not heard of it before.
You gorgeous flower shots with their wide array of colors certainly brightened my day!!!
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Beautiful pic of the painted bunting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful azaleas and nice photos of them. You have to watch those dogwoods. They will sneak right in.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
Thanks, Jan--I needed the color here too today--clammy and cold.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the painted bunting, Greg. I've seen a female already this season, so I thought I'd remind myself of the wonderful male to come.
LOL Troy and Martha--I have trained the dogwoods to attack. Thanks for stopping by. I was just in Alaska with you too.