bloom

A garden constantly changes - that is what makes it so special and exciting. The bulbs and flowering shrubs of early spring, give way to the
roses, perennials, and annuals and the bloom continues throughout summer 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. Because May is such a diverse month in terms of bloom, we have
split the photo gallery section into two parts - early to mid May and mid to late May. This gallery of photos and text should also be of interest
to our tour groups and garden visitors.

           SUMMARY OF YEARLY BLOOM AND GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS

                                                                                                        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.

Princess Diana's Memorial Garden (early July) Wine & Roses Garden Lawned walkway thru Gardens

Shakespeare Cottage Garden & Knot Garden Mixed Border Princess Diana's Memorial Garden

Hummingbird Garden Wine & Roses Garden Circular Bed on Hillside

Entrance area (early June) Shakespeare Knot Garden Mixed Border (late June)

Mixed Border Wedding Arbor in Wine & Roses Garden Mixed Border Overlook

Flower Beds at the entrance area Victorian Garden Princess Diana's Memorial Garden

Cottage area of Shakespeare Garden Princess Diana's Memorial Garden Shade Garden (late October/early November)

Hillside and Heather Garden in March

Hillside and Heather Garden in November

Looking over the "Midsummer Night's Dream" area of the Shakespeare Garden to the
Victorian Garden beyond . The scene throughout Summer

Shade Garden Butterfly Garden Lower Hillside Area

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