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3 flowers that are blooming in Wellesley gardens right now

June 6, 2016 by Deborah Brown 2 Comments

The beauty of late spring has hit Wellesley hard, bringing with it the pastel colors of peonies, early roses, false indigo and more. Wellesley gardens are at their absolute finest right now. Homeowners here tend to put most of their gardening efforts into ensuring plenty of flowers from April through June, reasoning that since they’re down the Cape all summer anyway, why plant heat-loving perennials they’ll never see? Here are a few pictures:

Wellesley gardens, Spring 2016
Peonies, in full bloom and drenched in grace. The old-timers in my neighborhood tell me these are over 50 years old.
Wellesley gardens, Spring 2016
Woodland phlox
Wellesley gardens, Spring 2016
This white multiflora rose, which can be seen all over New England roadsides and fields, is considered an invasive plant because it forms enormous thickets that crowd out native plants. This one volunteered here years ago, and I keep it around for its fragrance and prettiness, which in gardening is so often in the eye of the beholder. I’ve got it totally under control, except that it threatens to one day engulf my garage should I slack off on the twice-yearly prunings needed to keep it in check.
Wellesley gardens, Spring 2016
I just planted my zinnia seeds in the raised beds. By July 4, the first flowers should appear.
Wellesley gardens, still life
Still life with hosta, false indigo, garlic, and greeting card. Vase from Wellesley RDF.

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Filed Under: Environment, Gardens, Outdoors, Uncategorized

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  1. Sarah Butter says

    June 7, 2016 at 6:29 am

    Love this highlight on the abundance of spring beauty! It has been a joy of discovering New England to be greeted by a long and colorful spring. Thank you for the pictures and for helping us “notice” Nature’s news.

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  2. Tom Libby says

    June 8, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Plant as many black locust trees as you can. Benefits are numerous: beautiful flowers, boards made from it require no kiln drying and are as gorgeous as any tropical hardwood. Post or boards last much longer than PT lumber in ground contact. Great firewood. A legume and very hardy, it grows quickly in the Northeast.

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