Bloom Report #22
June 1, 2022
83 F, Sunny
Check these out:
- Roses – hot & cool!: The roses on Sycamore Hill are in full bloom this week. The bright reds of ‘Bess Lovett’ and ‘Radwin’ are bright beacons along the fence, and the pale colors of damask rose ‘Pink Leda’ (Rosa ‘Pink Leda’) and white Meidiland rose MEIvahyn) add to the serenity of the follies along with palest pink New Dawn rose (Rosa ‘New Dawn’) along the fence.
- White clouds: The drifts of Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa) blossoms hover above the white clouds of deutzias (Deutzia species, Deutzia scabra, Deutzia x magnifica) on Sycamore Hill, Oak Hill and in smaller displays throughout the Gardens.
- Lilies: The martagon lilies (Lilium martagon) are starting to bloom in Azalea Woods, Enchanted Woods, and, more sparsely, in other areas of the garden.
- Primroses: The candelabra primroses (Primula species) are still creating a colorful show of orange in full bloom and red, pink, and white in petal fall in the Quarry Garden.
- Escape the heat: The glade from the March Walk to the Icewell Terrace walk is an ocean of green ferns that, together with the tree canopy, create a cool oasis. Try it!
- Everywhere: But, listed only here:
- The petal-dropping airy white umbels of viburnums (mostly Viburnum dilatatum – linden viburnum & some Viburnum dentatum – arrowwood viburnum) are found throughout the Gardens and Estate this week.
- The yellow, green & orange flowers of tulip poplars (Liriodendron tulipifera) can be seen on the trees & also on the ground. Look up or down to see them.
- The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are blooming throughout the Estate.
- The purple, lavender, and white flowers of Dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis) are present in lesser or greater abundance in the gardens and fields.
- White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.
ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA
fb Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)
fb Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white)
b Catalpa speciosa (Western catalpa – white)
fb Cornus florida ‘Venus’ (Dogwood variety – white)
fbb Ehretia ovalifolia (Heliotrope tree – ivory)
fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)
fb Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)
b Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender)
pb Paulownia tomentosa (Princess tree – lavender)
fb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
fb Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)
fb Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)
fb Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)
fb Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white)
fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)
b Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)
fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)
fb Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)
pb Houstonia caerulia (Bluets – pale blue to white)
pf Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)
fb Iris species (Iris – light blue)
fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)
fb,+ Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)
pf Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)
fb Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)
fb Rosa species (Rose – white)
pf Rubus species (Brambles – white)
fb Salvia lyrata (Sage –pale blue)
pb Senescio aureus (Golden ragwort – golden yellow)
fb Sisyrinchium angustifolia (Blue-eyed grass – small dark blue ‘stars’)
fb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
fb Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)
PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER
fb Cornus florida ‘Venus’ (Dogwood variety – white)
fb Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy deutzia – white)
fb Digitalis grandiflora (Large yellow foxglove – light yellow)
fbb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)
fb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)
pb Leucothoe fontanesiana (Drooping leucothoe – white)
fbb Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron – purple)
fb Rhododendron maximum hybrid ‘Soft Mauve’ (Rhododendron – light mauve)
pb Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’ (American wisteria variety – lavender)
WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS
pf Cornus florida ‘Venus’ (Dogwood variety – white)
b Euonymus bungeanus variety semipersistens (Spindletree – greenish)
fbb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily)
pb Primula species (Primrose – red, pink, white – along Garden Tram road)
fbb Rhododendron discolor (Mandarin rhododendron – white)
fb Rhododendron maximum hybrid ‘Soft Mauve’ (Rhododendron – light mauve)
fb Rhododendron ‘Robert Allison’ (Gable hybrid rhododendron – pale mauve pink to white)
fb Rhododendron species (Native azalea – coral-red)
pf Rhododendron Winterthur Dexter #51 (Rhododendron – ‘Late Dark Mauve’ – along Garden Tram road)
fb Stewartia 3048 (Stewartia – white)
WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM
fb Rhododendron fortuneii hybrid ‘Soft Pink Mauve’ (Hybrid rhododendron)
fb Rhododendron maximum (Rhododendron – pale lavender)
SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM
pb Rhododendron kaempferi ‘Torch’ (Kaempferi hybrid azalea – orange)
pb Rhododendron kaempferi ‘Winterthur Torch’ (Torch azalea hybrid – coral-orange)
PEONY GARDEN
pf Kolkwitzia amabilis (Beauty bush – light pink)
fb Nepeta faasenii ‘Junior Walker’ (Catmint – blue)
pf Paeonia varieties (Peony – bright red, pink, bright pink, pale pink, white)
fb Pterostyrax hispidus (Fragrant epaulette tree – white)
pb Syringa hybrids (Hybrid lilac – lilac)
AZALEA WOODS
fb Aegopodium podagraria (Bishop’s weed – white)
fb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)
b Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, pink)
pf Phlox divaricata (Wild blue phlox – lavender-blue, white)
pb Rhododendron 4-3-1 (Rhododendron – palest pink to white)
fb Rhododendron ‘Chionoides’ (Rhododendron variety – white with yellow top petal)
pf Rhododendron ‘Crest’ (Rhododendron variety – light cerise)
fb Rhododendron discolor (Mandarin rhododendron – white)
pb Rhododendron kaempferi hybrid (Kaempferi hybrid azalea – ‘Large Late Red’)
pb Rhododendron kaempferi ‘Torch’ (Kaempferi hybrid azalea – orange)
pf Rhododendron ‘Lady Eleanor Cathcart’ (Rhododendron variety – red buds/pink flowers)
pb Rhododendron Winterthur Dexter #01 (Hybrid rhododendron – pink)
pb Rhododendron Winterthur Dexter #59 ‘Pink Mauve Dark Eye’ (Hybrid rhododendron)
fb Rhododendron Winterthur Dexter #66 ‘Late Rose Pink’ (Hybrid rhododendron – rose-pink)
LOWER AZALEA WOODS
pb Deutzia gracilis (Slender deutzia – white)
pb Iris siberica (Siberian iris – white)
pf Rhododendron ‘James Gable’ (Gable hybrid azalea – dark red)
fb Rhododendron kampferi ‘Red/Pink’ (Kampeferi hybrid azalea – red-pink)
fb Rhododendron ‘Pippin’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – orange)
pb Spiraea cantoniensis (Reeve’s spiraea – white)
b Viola species (Violet – white)
UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS
pb Camellia japonica ‘April Remembered’ (Camellia cultivar ‘April Remembered‘– pale pink – 1 flower)
fbb Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)
EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner
pf Cornus ‘Rutgan’ (Dogwood variety – light pink)
fb Euonymus bungeanus variety semipersistens (Spindletree – greenish)
b Hemerocallis variety (Daylily – golden yellow – at Bath House)
b Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white – 1 flower at top)
WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL
pf Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white)
fbb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)
b Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white – new plantings)
fb Rhododendron maximum hybrid (Hybrid rhododendron – pale lavender to white)
b Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)
fbb Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s needle – creamy-white)
WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE
fb Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)
pb Cymbalaria muralis (Kenilworth ivy – pale lavender to white)
fb Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)
fbb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)
pb Hydrophyllum virginianum (Virginia waterleaf – white, purple)
fb Iris ‘Clyde Redmond’ (Clyde Redmond irir – blue)
pf Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)
fb Iris ‘Purple Fan’ (Iris variety – purple)
fb Iris versicolor (Blue flag iris – violet-blue)
fbb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily)
pb Primula species (Candelabra primrose – red, pink, white, purple)
fb Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry geranium – white)
pb Viola species (Violet – white)
MARCH BANK
b Aconitum species (Monkshood – white)
fbb Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)
fb Aegopodium podagraria (Bishop’s weed – white)
pb Aquilegia variety (Columbine – wine red & cream)
fb Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard – white)
fbb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)
pb Polygonatum biflorum (Solomom’s seal – greenish-white)
pb Spiraea cantoniensis (Reeve’s spiraea – white)
b Syneilesis palmata (Shredded umbrella plant – off-white)
pb Viola species (Violet – white)
MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM
fb Aegopodium podagraria (Bishop’s weed – white)
fb Astilbe biternata (False goat’s beard – white)
pb Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian bugloss – blue)
fbb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)
fbb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oak-leaf hydrangea – white)
fb Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white – in stream)
fb Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Rhododendron – light pink)
pf Buddleia alternifolia (Alternate leaf butterfly bush – lilac)
pb Rhododendron ‘Homebush’ (Deciduous azalea – red)
pb Rhododendron ‘Pallas’ (Ghent hybrid azalea – red with orange flame)
fb Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)
WINTERHAZEL WALK
pf Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)
pf Primula species (Candelabra primrose – pink)
ICEWELL TERRACE
fbb Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)
fbb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily)
pf Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)
pf Rhododendron kaempferi (Torch azalea – orange)
pf Rhododendron kaempferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids – orange, coral-pink)
pb Smilacina racemosa (False Solomon’s seal – white)
PINETUM
pb Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – red, orange, peach, white)
pf Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince variety – light peach to ivory)
ber Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green fruits)
pb Epimedium x youngianum ‘Niveum’ (Fairy wings – white)
fb Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)
pb Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)
pb Ranunculus acris (Buttercup – golden yellow)
fb Rhododendron 1079 (Azalea – red-orange)
pb Rhododendron 1085 (Azalea – light golden orange)
pf Rhododendron 1087 (Azalea – golden orange)
pf Rhododendron ‘Anna’s Smile’ (Deciduous azalea hybrid – pink)
fb Rhododendron calendulaceum (Flame azalea – light orange with golden blaze)
fb Rhododendron ‘Deep Rose’ (Deciduous hybrid azalea)
pb Rhododendron ‘Glacier’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – white)
pf Rhododendron ‘Late Pink’ (Hybrid azalea – pink)
pb Rhododendron ‘Memento’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – purple, white, white with purple stripes)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum (Snow azalea – white)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Lilacina’ (Snow azalea hybrid – rosy purple)
fb Rhododendron ‘Siskin’ (Deciduous azalea hybrid – golden yellow)
pb Rhododendron ‘Wavelet’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – white)
pb Spiraea cantoniensis (Reeve’s spiraea – white)
pf Styrax japonicus (Japanese snowbell – white)
pb Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – white)
SUNDIAL GARDEN
pb Chaenomeles cultivars (Flowering quince – orange, peach)
b Deutzia gracilis (Slender deutzia – white)
pb Epimedium x youngianum ‘Niveum’ (Fairy wings – white)
fb Geranium cantabrigiensis ‘Biokovo’ (Perennial geranium variety – white)
pb Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum (Snow azalea – white)
pb Tiarella species (Foamflower – white)
pb Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – white)
TRAFFIC CIRCLE
fb Rhododendron kaempferi hybrid (Kaempferi hybrid azalea coral-pink – on Icewell Terrace side of Garden Lane)
fb Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Yellow-berried viburnum – white)
ENCHANTED WOOD
pb Chionanthus retusis – Chinese fringe tree – white)
fbb Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white)
fbb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – soft blue)
fbb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – lavender to pink to mauve rose)
fbb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)
b Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, pink)
fb Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Rhododendron – light pink)
pb Rhododendron ‘Hinode Giri’ (Kurume hybrid azalea – cerise)
fbb Rhododendron J.T. Lovett (Indica hybrid azalea – coral-pink)
fb Rhododendron kaempferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids – orange, dark pink, light coral)
b Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)
pb Weigela varieties (Weigela – pink, dark pink)
OAK HILL–East Side
pf Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow – at Quarry stream)
fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze)
pb Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)
ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)
pf Primula species (Candelabra primrose – red at Quarry stream)
fb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
fb Viburnum dilatatum ‘Xanthocarpum’ (Yellow-berried viburnum – white)
OAK HILL-West Side
fb Aesculus pavia (Red buckeye – red)
fb Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white – in meadow)
fb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)
pf Deutzia x candelabrum (Deutzia – white)
fb Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy deutzia – white)
pb Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber tree – off-white)
fb Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)
ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)
pb Rhododendron ‘Alice Sargent’ (Sanders hybrid azalea – red-orange)
fb Rhododendron ‘Buccaneer’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – double orange)
fb Rododendron keampferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids – coral, dark pink)
fb Rhododendron ‘Mrs. CC Miller’ (Gable hybrid azalea (double red-orange)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum (Snow azalea – white)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Winterthur’ (Snow azalea variety – soft lavender)
fb Rhododendron ‘Scout’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – red)
pb Spiraea cantoniensis (Reeve’s spiraea – white)
pf Weigela florida (Weigela – white)
QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM
fbb Astilbe thunbergia ‘Ostrich Plume’ (Astilbe varieties – pink, white)
pf Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)
fb Kalmia ‘Pink Cherry’ (Mountain laurel variety – dark pink flowers)
b Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – golden yellow)
ber Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf mahonia – green berries)
pf,+ Primula species (Candelabra primrose – orange, red, pink, white)
fb Rhododendron ‘Glacier’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – white)
pb Rhododendron ‘Hinode Giri’ (Kurume hybrid azalea – cerise)
pb Rhododendron species (Native azalea – bright pink)
fb Rodgersia podophylla (Bronze-leaf rodgersia – off-white)
pb Abelia moanensis (Fragrant abelia – white)
pf Buddleia alternifolia (Alternate leaf butterfly bush – lilac)
pf Calycanthus floridus (Sweetshrub – purplish-brown)
b Catalpa speciosa (Western catalpa – white)
fb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)
fb Cotoneaster salicifolia (Willow-leaf cotoneaster – white)
fb Deutzia species (Deutzia – white)
fb Deutzia x magnifica (Showy deutzia – double white)
fb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)
fbb Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)
fb Magnolia sieboldii ’Colossus’ (Oyama magnolia – white)
fb Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)
pb Rhododendron ‘Content’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – rosy purple)
pf Rhododendron ‘Martha Hitchcock’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – purple edge with pink interior)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Azalea variety – white with raspberry speckles)
pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Winterthur’ (Snow azalea variety – soft lavender)
pb Rhododendron ‘Tall Gable Hybrid Azalea’ (Gable hybrid azalea – rosy purple)
fb Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’ (Large flowered climber rose – red)
fb Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)
fb Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink)
fb Rosa ‘Pink Leda’ (Damask rose hybrid – pink – at Bristol Folly)
fb Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red)
fbb Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)
pf Stewartia rostrata (Beaked stewartia – white)
pb Syringa species (Lilac – pale lavender-pink, white)
pb Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – greenish-white)
fbb Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ (Smooth witherod variety – white)
fb Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)
fb Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela variety – dark red)
WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN
fb Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white – along Clenny Run)
fb Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy deutzia – white – near Museum Gallery wall)
pb Helleborus x hybridus ‘Pine Knot Select-Our Best’ (Hellebore varieties/Lenten Rose – green)
fb Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow – in Clenny Run)
fb Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)
pf Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)
pf Primula species (Candelabra primrose – red, pink – in Clenny Run)
fb Rhododendron ‘Beni Kurishimi’ (Satsuma azalea hybrid – double red-orange – behind Cottage)
b Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron hybrid – purple)
fb Rhododendron kaempferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids – coral-pink)
fb Rhododendron maximum (Rhododendron – pale lavender to white)
GREENHOUSE AREA
pf Calycanthus floridus (Sweetshrub – purplish-brown – at far edge of parking lot)
fbb Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)
b Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaved hosta – purple – few plants)
b Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial sweet pea – fuchsia)
b Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – blue, white, pink)
pf Papaver nudicaule (Poppy – orange)
fb Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)
pf Rhododendron kaempferi hybrid (‘Torch’ azalea hybrid – orange – at parking lot)
pb Rhododendron Winterthur Dexter #47 ‘Late Mauve’ (Hybrid tree rhododendron – mauve – at parking lot entry)
fb Sedum sarmentosum (Stonecrop – yellow)
BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds
fbb Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)
fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)
b Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)
fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)
pf Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)
fb Ligustrum species (Privet – white)
fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)
fb Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)
fb Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)
pf Ranunculus acris (Buttercup – golden yellow)
fb Rosa species (Rose – white)
fb Rubus species (Brambles – white)
fb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
fb,+ Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)
GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods
fbb Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)
fbb Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)
fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)
pf Hieracium species (Hawkweek – yellow)
pf Oxalis species (Wood sorrel – yellow)
fb,+ Penstemon digitalis (Beardtongue – white)
fb Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)
fb Potentilla recta (Rough-fruited cinquefoil – pale yellow)
fb Rosa species (Rose – white)
fb Rubus species (Brambles – white)
fb Salvia lyrata (Sage –pale blue)
fb Sisyrinchium angustifolia (Blue-eyed grass – small dark blue ‘stars’)
fb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)
fb,+ Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)
Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers