Cathy’s Colorado Garden in Spring

A Colorado garden is full of fabulous blooms as it transitions from early to late spring

Hey GPODers !

Today we ’re heading west and getting an update from Cathy Hollis in Colorado . We were first introduced to her garden , inspired by English borders , in 2022 ( you could check out that entry here : Cathy ’s Colorado Garden ) . But Cathy ’s real garden inspiration is her sister Sally Barker , who has been featured on GPOD many times over the years ( you could check out the latest C. W. Post from Sally ’s garden here : More in Sally ’s Maryland Garden ) . We ’re thrilled to be a minor part of this family ’s share love of flora !

But that is enough yap from me , enjoy Cathy ’s own words on her sensational space :

Hi ! I be in the suburbs south of Denver , Colorado . I have been delight the transition from early leap to recent spring in my garden this year . We have a lot of peony bushes , and a bee hive as well .

One of the earliest perennials to bloom in our garden is cushion spurge(Euphorbiapolychroma , district 4–8)(yellow plant ) , which can be invading , but it does furnish early nectar for the bees , and adds color to the leap garden . Our Prairifire crab apple tree ( Malus x ‘ Prarifire ’ , Zones 4–8 ) is always a standout .

Design Impression tulips(Tulipa‘Design Impression ’ , Zones 3–8)are hardy and long permanent . In desktop is a Chanticleer pear(PyruscalleryanaChanticleer ® , Zones 3–8)and the crabapple tree .

A show of former bloom tulip – Big Smile(yellow),Menton(pink ) , and Blushing Lady(pale white-livered with wakeful pink ) .

In our backyard , theEuphorbia polychromareally give the garden an former show . Behind it , the blue efflorescence of Jack Frost brunnera(Brunneramacrophylla‘Jack Frost ‘ , Zones 3–8)and Purple Sensation allium(Allium‘Purple Sensation ’ , Zones 3–8)add contrast . The pine Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree is Sherwood Compact Pine(Pinusmugo‘Sherwood Compact ’ , Zones 2–7 ) , a dwarf slow grow evergreen . The birds love to drink and tub in the big sway jet . you’re able to glimpse the front range of the Rocky Mountains in the background , as well as our hive .

This pinkish peony is the earlier to flower in our garden , I wish I knew its name !

A niggling later on in spring , the tulip have pass and the Julia Rose Itoh peony(Paeoniax ‘ Julia Rose ’ , geographical zone 3–8)and regal bewhiskered iris take over in our front garden .

In the back garden , other herbaceous peonies and variegated purple iris(Iris pallida‘Variegata ’ , Zones 4–9)start to bloom , along with the magnanimous flowers of ‘ Pinball Wizard ’ allium(Allium‘Pinball Wizard ’ , Zones 4–8 ) .

Bartzella Itoh peonies(Paeoniax ‘ Bartzella ’ , Zones 4–9)in another part of the garden .

Around June 1st , our Morden Centennial rise bushes(Rosa‘Morden Centennial ’ , Zones 4–9)start to bloom , and stay on through the summer . On the right side of the walk , box , ‘ glare ’ spirea(Spiraeajaponica‘Limelight ’ , Zones 3–9)and Firewitch dianthus(Dianthusgratianopolitanus‘Firewitch ’ , Zones 3–9)provide a demarcation .

At about the same time , the Moonshine yarrow(Achilleax ‘ Moonshine ’ , Zones 3–8 ) , Walker ’s Low catmint(Nepetaxfaassenii‘Walker ’s Low ’ , Zones 4–9 ) , and May Night salvia(Salviaxsylvestris‘May Night ’ , Zones 4–9)burst into blush . The Temple of Bloom ® Seven - Son tree ( Heptacodium miconioides , Zones 5–9 ) supply 4 season of people of color and is a wonderful accent Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree with white barque . The bees love when it blossom in August .

Thank you for partake in your gorgeous garden with us again , Cathy . We ’re very esteemed to have you and your baby as penis of the GPOD biotic community !

Have photograph to share ? We ’d have sex to see your garden , a particular collection of plants you screw , or a wonderful garden you had the chance to inflict !

To submit , send 5 - 10 photos to[email protected]along with some information about the plant in the pictures and where you took the photos . We ’d love to learn where you are located , how long you ’ve been gardening , successes you are proud of , failures you learned from , hopes for the future , favourite plants , or funny stories from your garden .

Have a peregrine sound ? Tag your pic onFacebook , InstagramorTwitterwith # FineGardening !

Do you receive the GPOD by email yet?Sign up here .

Fine Gardening Recommended Products

X3 Stainless Steel Midi - Mod Fountain

multi colored tulips in front of a small conifer

ok Gardening take in a commission for items purchase through golf links on this land site , include Amazon Associates and other affiliate advert political platform .

A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo

Wagner ’s 52003 Classic Blend Wild Bird Food , 6 - Pound Bag

small tree with pink flowers in a garden bed with yellow flowers

Get our former tips , how - to articles , and instructional picture air to your inbox .

Signing you up …

GPOD on the Road: Spring at New York Botanical Garden

Flower Beauty Shots from Sarah’s Garden in Minnesota

Heidi’s Colorful Garden in Fairfield County

Spring in Alice’s Ontario Garden

bring together Fine horticulture for a free pursue bouncy webinar feature Dr. Janna Beckerman , a renowned plant pathologist as well as professor emerita at Purdue University and the ornamental technological manager …

When I distinguish a particular sand dollar cactus ( Astrophytum asterias ) at the Philadelphia Flower Show a few month ago , I fuck I was in worry . With a delicious colour pattern …

When we only prioritize works we want over plants our landscape needs , each season is filled with a never - ending list of task : pruning , pinching , lacrimation , treating , amending , and fertilizing , with …

bright pink tulips in the foreground of a spring garden

Video

Touring an Eco-friendly, Shady Backyard Retreat

You must be thrifty when you enter the backyard of garden intriguer Jeff Epping — not because you ’re likely to travel on something , but because you might be dive - bomb by a pair …