It has been about two and a half years since we dug over 20 lilies from the front of the house and replanted the area with a mix of small and large leaf rhododendrons, a Philadelphus lewisii or native mock orange, and many hyacinth bulbs.

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The hyacinths bloomed a month or so ago.

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Earlier this month the ‘Dora Amateis’ white rhodies bloomed, followed now by the vibrant ‘President Roosevelt’.

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Some of the dreaded lilies have returned, but the mock orange is sprawling wonderfully. I’m ready for its fragrant flowers next month.

5 responses to “Front Bed”

  1. That’s a beautiful rhododendron. The house siding’s neutral color provides a nice contrast and frames it well.

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    1. I do enjoy this rhodie and its variegated leaves in all seasons. Thanks!

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  2. Wow, the fragrance from all those Hyacinths must have been incredible.

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    1. Yes, ’bout knocked us over! 😉 Enjoying your statuesque alliums today.

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  3. […] written about the rhodies out front before, including here and here. Right now on either side of the front entry, ‘Royal Purple’ and variegated […]

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