Carla Zambelli is sharing the abundance of spring in her Malvern, Pennsylvania, garden with us today.
May means rhododendrons, azaleas, peonies, the first roses, and more! The garden is awash in birdsong and color. Every day is something new!
A gorgeous dark, rich, red Rhododendron in full spring bloom
White azalea (Rhododendron hybrid, Zones 5–9) and double Viburnum plicatum (Zones 5–8) both present white flowers against the rich greens of spring
Carla has art scattered around the garden, and this wooden owl carving looks beautiful and right at home.
Azalea blooms with a beautiful fern (looks to be Athyrium ‘Ghost’, Zones 4–8)
Gorgeous yellow tree peony (Paeonia hybrid, Zones 3–8) blooms
A stunning large-flowered clematis (Clematis hybrid, Zones 5–8) with layer upon layer of petals beginning to unfurl
The same clematis a few days later—more petals are open, but more are still to come.
This large-flowered clematis has the most sophisticated blooms, nearly white, edged in the most delicate pink.
A beautiful view of the garden in the shade of trees, with a lot of the beauty coming from different-colored foliage.
Here’s a nice spot to sit and enjoy the garden, surrounded by potted plants, many of them tropicals that spend the winters indoors.
Carla sent so many beautiful photos that we’ll be back in her garden tomorrow to enjoy more of them!
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Comments
That was a lovely posting of various garden beauties, the bright red rhododendron, the yellow tree peony, and those clematis are stunning. And above the garden the wise old owl takes in the splendour. Thanks for posting. Loved it !
Very comfy , surrounded by nothing but color . Looks like a great hideaway for those valuable moments of leisure and anytime an escape is the flavor of the day . Beautiful . Peace from the Mohawk Valley in central NYS .
The colors and textures are beautiful. Thank-you for sharing.
Everything looks so full and lush. Such an abundance of beauty. Highly anticipating the sequel tomorrow.
I like your "outdoor room", so cute!
The stump art is just amazing to see in your garden!
I love your gardens, Carla. They are lush and definitely lovely. It must be a treat to wander and stop to take in all of the delightful spring fragrances!
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