Happy Friday GPODers!
We’re back in Albany, Georgia today to see more of the spring color that has emerged from Julie Prince’s garden so far this year. If you missed yesterday’s post, check it out here: Part 1. Otherwise, enjoy the rest of Julie’s spectacular spring plants.
My garden has slowly unfolded. We enjoyed (???) a rare snow event in Southwest Georgia on January 22. In our yard we measured 6.5 inches accumulation, and it hung around for several days. I had no idea what would survive and what would suffer from the cold and wet conditions. I have been pleasantly surprised! The plants emerged pretty much as they would have otherwise, but it has been one thing at the time, thus the individual pictures.
Happy Gardening!
Julie Prince
Clematis, amaryllis, Iceberg rose (Rosa ‘KORbin’, Zones 5–9) and red-hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria, Zones 5–9) showed off next.
Along with the regal purple clematis Julie showcased above, she also has a beautifully striped Doctor Ruppel clematis (Clematis ‘Doctor Ruppel’, Zones 4–8) adorning her fence.
As a northern gardener, it’s always a treat to see amaryllis thriving in a southern garden rather than dipped in wax as part of a holiday display. This red cultivar is a bold pop in Julie’s spring garden.
With their tall spikes of blooms, red-hot poker make for another bold pop of color in the early season.
A pink geranium (Pelargonium × hortorum, Zones 10–11) has burst into bloom after being carefully transported indoors and outdoors throughout the winter months.
I have tried several times without success to grow the tall verbena (Verbena bonariensis, Zones 7–10). Much to my surprise, it not only survived the snow, but thrived!
There is a view looking down on a pot planted with a white sunpatien (Impatiens x hybrida, annual) and creeping jenny (Lysimachia nummularia, Zones 4–8), surrounded by pansies.
The star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides, Zones 8–11) is still blooming and smells divine.
One clump of daylily is blooming very early. I hope it is a rebloomer!
I don’t like seeing the chain link fence in the background, but it won’t be visible for long. The blue sky vine (Thunbergia grandiflora, Zones 8–11), moon vine (Ipomoea alba, Zones 10–12) and sweet autumn clematis (Clematis terniflora, Zones 5–11) are all growing like kudzoo!! It has started out to be a dry season. I am praying for a change for the flowers and for our farm!
Thank you so much for sharing all of these incredible spring photos with us, Julie! Your garden has so many delights, and I’m thrilled to hear it is withstanding our unpredictable climate.
How did your garden withstand winter this year? Are your plants emerging strong despite inclement weather, or are you having to evolve and adapt as new weather or wildlife challenges come your way? While you’re out in your garden this weekend, consider taking some photos to share with Garden Photo of the Day. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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