This is when the new tips frost the evergreens. This is Juniperus communis ‘Gold Cone’ up close
Here it is again, with several different ground covers picking up the bright chartreuse. Off to the right is some wine colored foliage for contrast.
Speaking of winey foliage…the emerging leaves of this Heuchera are shiny and fresh.
In that same bed, where Heucheras thrive, ‘Marmalade’ adds its peachy tones…
and ferns continue to multiply.
More shiny new leaves, this time Acanthus mollis in the woodland shade.
With the breezes blowing the new growth on the Photinia, it’s like watching flames dancing.
This tulip is a gift from Linda and I can’t tell you its name, but I love the spiraling shape of the leaves.
I like the way these two sedums cozy up to each other, with Hebe ‘Quicksilver’ reaching in to give them a little pat.
Pushing up through the woodland duff, Rodgersia aesculifolia will eventually reach giant proportions as it goes dark green.
At long last, Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’ is starting to put in an appearance and I can quit worrying about it. Not so, I fear, for ‘Night Heron’, which seems to be a goner.
I have a hard time keeping the heathers straight, but I think this one might be
Fascinating to see the small beginnings of large leafed Rodgersia aesculifolia!
Photinia! How wonderful!
Your foliage is fabulous! Gold cone and it’s companions are a gorgeous combination! Glad to know that I’m not the only one who likes photinia!
Mark & Gaz~I was disappointed that it lost its early bronze tones, but it compensates with SIZE.
Heather~A much maligned but wonderful hedge plant.
Angie~And comiong back with a vengeance!
Peter~Here’s to the simple pleasures!
I spotted the tiny tips of my last-to-appear Rodgersia today too, sigh of relief. I am sad however to hear of your ‘Night Heron” pulling a disappearing act, did even last years foliage go away? I usually have to cut mine back in the spring before the new growth appears.
I love that image of at least three different ferns together in one spot. Isn’t it funny how they will do that! As usual, it’s all about finding the right place.
Loree~I spoke too soon about ‘Night Heron’. I just assumed, after seeing yours, that it would be well along towards blooming by now. Instead, a small sprig is barely visible. And yes, it disappeared completely with winter weather.
Jane~The ones you see in that picture found their own “right place”. The many growing wild throw out spores right and left.
That mossy groundcover is fascinating!
The red dancing on the photinia is quite a pretty sight. The new foliage on ours has been especially pretty this year too.
The photina looks wonderful! Your heathers look great too, something that never does well in my garden.
Shirley~We don’t need to work very hard to get moss around here.
Paula~Part of the fun (and frustration) of visiting others’ blogs is seeing what grows in other parts of the world…like those lovely Ipheon you featured and I struggle with.
Very nice foliage, Ricki. I’m seeing a Rodgersia I planted two or three years ago make an appearance again. I had completely forgotten about it. So you never know.
I’m not a huge fan of the ubiquitous photinia but that scarlet foliage is awfully pretty, isn’t it?
remember how snooty you were about the Photinia?
Ah, that chartreuse-burgundy color combo so prevalent in Pacific NW gardens and so impossible to replicate here in Austin — how I covet it! Gorgeous second image especially.
Richard~My diet could be made up primarily of eating my words.
Pam~Don’t you like the way the dandelions in the grass carry out the color scheme?
Your photos are gorgeous. Walking through your garden was very enjoyable, thank you for taking time to share this.
Charlie~My pleasure, and always nice to have you aboard.
The photo with the yellow flowers you were wondering about is Stylophorum diphyllum, Celandine Poppy. I just bought some tiny plants this year, so I don’t know if it will even bloom this year.
Hannah~Thanks for stopping by, and for the plant ID.
I have Bronze Peacock and it is emerging….so happy!! I was afraid it was a goner.
Janet~Yes, it’s quite late to the party, which is worrisome.