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SEASONAL BLOOM
AND HIGHLIGHTS

A garden constantly changes - that is what
makes it so special and exciting. The bulbs
and flowering shrubs of early spring, give way
to roses, perennials, annuals and herbs, and,
weather permitting, the bloom continues
through late spring, summer and into early
fall. As a season unto its own, fall brings
berries, grasses and colorful foliage, plus
other late blooming plants. Cooler conditions
often bring on a late flush of bloom to the
roses. Even winter at Rosewood isn't without
its interest with the colorful conifers and
flowering heaths.

We realize that many couples are interested in what will be in bloom
here at the time of their wedding. If a garden wedding is preferred,
brides may even want to plan their wedding around the particular look
they want in terms of anticipated bloom and interest. To assist you,
we have compiled a gallery of photographs taken in different areas of
the garden throughout the year. We have also included a brief
seasonal summary of plants, together with highlights of particular
interest. This particular section should also be of interest to our
garden visitors and tour groups.

click on images to enlarge

SUMMARY OF BLOOM AND GARDEN
HIGHLIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

                                         APRIL
BLOOM: Redbuds, Dogwoods, Magnolias, Azaleas (evergreen and deciduous),
                 Crabapples, Virburnums, Lilacs, Weigelas, clematis, daffodils,
                 bluebells, tulips, forget-me-nots, pansies, columbines, irises.

HIGHLIGHTS: Azaleas, Fothergillas, Japanense Snowbells, Bluebells,leucojums and
epimediums in the Shade Garden.
Dogwoods, Llilacs & Virburnums in Butterfly Garden.
Deciduous Azaleas, Weigelas & Columbines in Hummingbird Garden.
Daffodils followed by Siberian Irises in Memorial Garden.
Pansies, Forget me nots, and tulips in Wine & Roses Garden.

                                        MAY
BLOOM:   Spireas, Roses, Clematis, Irises, Peonies, Catmint, Sweet Williams,
                  Foxgloves, Evening Primroses, purple Salvias, Chinese Dogwoods.

HIGHLIGHTS:   Hybrid Musk Roses, White Sprirea and Catmint in Mixed Border.
Roses, Foxgloves & Sweet Williams in Wine & Roses Garden.
Antique Roses in both Shakespeare & Victorian Gardens.
Roses, Clematis, Irises & Catmint in Memorial Garden.
Evening Primroses in Rock Garden.

                                      JUNE
BLOOM:   Roses, Hypericums, Iteas, Hydrangeas, Larkspur, Lavender, Thyme,
                 other Herbs, Daylilies, Asiatic Lilies various other Perennials and
                 Annuals

HIGHLIGHTS: Polyantha roses in mixed border and other areas.
Lavender in the Shakespeare Knot Garden.
Daylilies in Memorial Garden (late June.)
Hypericum (St Johns Wort) shrubs in Butterfly Garden.
Lacecap Hydrangeas and Astilbes in Shade Garden.
Roses, perennials, annuals and lilies in Wine & Roses Garden.

                                      JULY
BLOOM: Early Crepe Myrtles, Buddleias, Bee Balm, Phlox, Hollyhocks, Thyme,
         Shasta Daises, Sunflowers, Daylilies, Oriental Lilies , Dahlias
          and many other Perennials & Annuals

HIGHLIGHTS: Daylilies in Memorial Garden (early July).
Buddleias and Lilies in the Wine & Roses Garden.
Bee Balm and annual salvias in the Hummingbird Garden.
Buddleias in Butterfly Garden.
Various Perennials in other Garden Borders.

                                      AUGUST
BLOOM: Rose of Sharon, Crepe Myrtles, Rudbeckias, Morning Glories, Zinnias, Dahlias,
                Elephants Ears, other Perennials & Annuals.

HIGHLIGHTS: Rudbeckias & other perennials in Victorian Garden.
Rose of Sharon in Victorian & Memorial Garden.
Crepe Myrtles in various areas of garden.
Elephants ears in Hummingbird Garden.
Rose of Sharon, perennials & annuals in Wine & Roses Garden.

                                      SEPTEMBER
BLOOM:   Rose of Sharon, Crepe Myrtles, Beauty Berries, Knockout Roses,
                 Morning Glories, Zinnias, Dahlias, Asters, other Perennials & Annuals,
               Ornamental Grasses.

HIGHLIGHTS: Asters, Zinnias, & Beauty Berry Shrubs in the Mixed Border.
Crepe Myrtles, Knockout Roses & annuals in Wine & Roses Garden.
Ornamental Grasses in various areas of the garden.

                                      OCTOBER
BLOOM:    Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, late blooming asters, beauty berries, "knockout
                   roses", zinnias, annuals, pineapple sage, ornamental grasses.

HIGHLIGHTS:   Pineapple sage in Shakespeare Garden.
Chrysanthemums in Memorial Garden.
Knockout roses and annuals in Wine & Roses Garden.
Maples & other colorful foliage in the Shade Garden.
Berries, Ornamental Grasses and other foliage color in most areas of the garden.

NOVEMBER is often the peak of fall color at Rosewood, and the Shade Garden is
usually very vibrant, especially the Fothergillas and Japanese Maples. Some
chrysanthemums still bloom in the Memorial Garden. Native witch hazels bloom in the
woods.

DECEMBER, JANUARY & FEBRUARY Winter flowering Ericas and conifers add color in
the Heather Garden. Winter Jasmine blooms below the house, near the Rock Garden.
Other evergreen shrubs such as boxwoods, hollies and Euonymous add interest around
the garden. Nandinas put on a lovely show of red berries in various areas. The Vernal
Witch Hazel, and the winter sweet shrubs bloom in the Wine & Roses Garden. The
contorted hazelnut produces its catkins in a flower bed by the driveway. Chinese witch
hazels and the lovely winter hazel bloom in the Shade Garden, together with Lenton
Roses (Hellebores). There are still some remains of the purple beauty berries left on the
otherwise bare shrubs in one or two areas. Deciduous trees show their form and bark
interest.

MARCH sees the oncoming of Spring. Ericas are still putting on their show of flowers in
the Heather Garden. Forsythias, Redbuds, Dogwoods, Crabapples and Magnolias all
begin blooming in various areas, along with crocus and early daffodils. Perennials such
as moss phlox, siberian veronica, and candytuft are flowering in the Rock Garden.