Dahlia Season on the Bridge of Flowers

  • Post published:09/30/2014
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Dahlias on the Bridge of Flowers
Dahlias on the Bridge of Flowers

As a member of the Bridge of Flowers committee I am always happy when a visitor eloquently admires dahlia season on the Bridge of Flowers. Or any bloom season. Recently the Fine Gardening Magazine website featured a number of photos of the Bridge, and comments by Andy Engel of Fine Homebuilding Magazine – who finally followed the signs to the Bridge. To see his photos click here.

I have taken my own photos of the Bridge this season. Here is a sample.

Double bloodroot May 1
Double bloodroot May 1

Not all the flowers are as flashy as the dahlias, but we are very proud of our double bloodroot that bloom early in the spring. We usually have a few divisions to sell at the Annual May Plant Sale.

Azaleas  May 7
Azaleas May 7

The Bridge is a perfect example of a Mixed Border that incorporates, blooming shrubs, trees, vines, perennials, annuals and a few grasses.

Tulips May 25
Tulips May 25

Tulips can be pretty flashy in May and June.

Roses June 25
Roses June 25

June is the month of roses for me, but there are roses blooming on the Bridge into September.

 

Daylilies July 19
Daylilies July 19
Shady greens July
Shady greens July

The many shades of green have their own beauty and fascination.

 

Lilies August 1
Lilies August 1

Daylilies and other kinds of lilies in many colors all through August.

Phlox and crocosmia August 1
Phlox and crocosmia August 1

Never a dull moment.

Gladiola August 26
Gladiola August 26

Gladiolas are not usually my favorite, but I cannot resist this one.

 

Asters - September
Asters – September

And here we  are – back to September – but not for long – and asters as well as dahlias – and many many others. To call this Dahlia Season on the Bridge of Flowers is actually not very descriptive. I hope you will all come and visit.

This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. Lisa at Greenbow

    I wish I could get there to see it some time. The beauty and abundance of different blooms is a great calling card.

  2. Pat

    Lisa – I wish you could visit this Bridge. It is really quite miraculous.

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