Actually, this garden looks a lot like it did in mid-July except that the geraniums and iris have finished blooming and the ornamental grasses are bigger. There are lots of long-blooming perennials here, and the garden looks different depending on which direction you view it from - which makes it interesting but also a challenge. And sorry about that kiddie pool in the way - it's just a part of the reality of my backyard! (I managed to crop the tent out.)
Above: the last of the peonies is blooming, an unknown variety of light pink. Sigh. It's a bittersweet day when the peonies are done because I look forward tot hem all year. Also painted daisy and nepeta blooming in this photo.
Above: dianthus, snapdragons, lamb's ears, blue salvia, white peachleaf bellflower, roses and achillea are also blooming now.
To see this garden at other times of the year and how it has evolved, click here and scroll down.
I love peonies, too.
Posted by: Paula H. | July 30, 2011 at 08:04 PM