Oh how I love to see new things blooming and today I was surprised by this huge pink lily blossom. It was planted from clearance bulbs at a big box store this spring so I wasn't expecting such a huge blossom the first year. I know I have the label around somewhere for the name but can't find it this am.
This one is Lady Alice and I bought several bulbs off ebay this spring. Love it :)
Of course the old fashioned tiger lilies are near and dear to my heart and I really like that they multiply so I have added them here and there around the gardens.
This particular stand is planted in the new butterfly garden along with some yellow tiger lilies also purchased off ebay this spring.
The butterfly garden also includes lots of phlox and currently I have 2 varieties blooming.
A tropical hibiscus, a gift from my sister-in-law.
Three varieties of salvias planted in the hummingbird garden area. Black and Blue, Wendy's Wish (pink) and a red variety that I also need to find the tag because it is a wonderful grower & bloomer.
Jayme wanted this purples, lime green & orange combo for one of her planters this year so I copied it and I must say I like the unusual combination as well.
The pond is looking great with water hyacinth & lilies both blooming...
But, my very favorite thing in the garden on this morning's walk wasn't a blossom - it was this new addition to Pine Hollow. A fairy potting arbor.
I just love browsing thrift stores for little finds for the fairy garden and this week I felt like I hit the jackpot with this find for $3.99! Of course it was covered in artificial vines and flowers but I ripped them all off and gave it a coat of outdoor UV spray. This winter the bottom will probably become stone covered as well.
All those tiny little gardening tools for fairy sized hands just make me happy today. The moss filled urns were a thrift store purchase as well - in fact on a recent garden tour a fellow gardener interested in starting a fairy garden asked me where to purchase everything I had. All I could tell her were where I got the glass teahouse, the rose cottage & the fairies because everything else are objects made for other purposes and found at thrift stores & garage sales.
8 comments:
How stunning your florals, Marsha. And I love that little fairy house ...
Happy PS weekend ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
Beautiful flowers Marsha. I think your hibiscus is Jane Cowell and I adore all your fairy stuff.
Coming to visit you is like stepping into a fantasy land. Your flowers are so gorgeous. Especially that melon colored one. Love that.
And of course I sprinkled on some fairy dust, so I could shrink and enjoy your fairyland.
Each of these are beautiful,but it is that first pink lily that really catches my eye.
Wow, your flowers are so beautiful and healthy...what is left of mine are drooping for lack of thirst...it has been over 100° for days and doesn't look like any relief in sight. I am thinking of just cutting them all down before I leave for Vermont in a few days.
Flowers are gorgeous, as usual!! Love the new addition to the fairy garden...I want to start one, just have to get motivated!!
Well, it is a wonderful grower & bloomer. Because it is superb and full of colorful flowers collection. I really enjoyed here too much.
detektiv
You really are magical with your garden! I sure enjoy your flowers in the morning :) Have a great day Marsha!
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