Have you been out and about and noticed the many colors of plants that are blooming? I'm not talking about the daffodils and tulips, but the many early blooming perennials that are all around town. Now is the perfect time to be taking notes and planting some of these hardy early bloomers in your landscape now, so that you can enjoy their color next spring.
If you get a chance head out to the Costco area, where you will find a good assortment of color. The yellow bloomers are a perennial Alyssum called Gold Ball or you might find it by several other common names.
Over by the Shoe Inn I found some beautiful white blooming Iberis. This variety is called snowflake.
Have you been wondering what that low growing hot pink, lavender or white plant is? That is called Creeping Phlox. You can also find it in a pale pink and a candy stripe.
Pay attention to some of the shrubs that are putting on leaves. The Barberry called Rosy Glow has deep magenta leaves and keeps it's color all season.
Rock Daphne and Carol Mackie Daphne are both blooming right now. The Rock Daphne is a deep pink color and very fragrant. Carol Mackie Daphne has a variegated leaf and a pale pink flower, and is also very fragrant.
Add a few of the blooming hardy crabapple trees to the landscape and WOW! Some of the hardiest varieties of crabapple's are the white blooming Dolgo and the Royalty that has a deep pink bloom and a maroon leaf.
While you are out and about, keep your eyes open for a plant that will work in your landscape.
If you plan your garden right, you can have color from early spring to late fall.
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