Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Garden Tuesday - Azaleas

Azaleas


In the south, I think that there is a law stating that you must have azaelas in your yard.

Azaleas


Really.

You can't have too many


Being law-abiding citizens, we have 8. One can never be too careful.

21 comments:

cagrowngirl said...

I believe it's peer pressure if you don't have one in your yard. I bought one a few weeks ago. So, I am now up to speed. :)

Kat said...

I bet your yard is beautiful! Mine are all gone :(
One of the sad things is they just don't last long enough (the blooms). Enjoy them while you can and BTW, it is the law of the south.

Susan D said...

WOW! Those are gorgeous. I'll be glad to have my own house again so I can start landscaping. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, SusanD

shabby girl said...

They are gorgeous! I miss having them...and camelias. I think there's too much heat and sun here for them. So I appreciate seeing yours!

Marjie said...

I am delighted to learn that you are a law abiding citizen, and have an appropriate showing of azaleas. Ours will bloom in another week or 2. We did actually look at a house in Philly situated on 2 acres, and the entire front yard was azaleas. Really. I forget what the count was, but it was over 200, and they made a huge deal out of this in the selling points. Forget the kitchen, count the azaleas!

tale of many cities said...

beautiful pink ones! drop by to see my new little white ones. :D

tale of many cities said...

lovely pink ones! brought some beautiful azaleas to ohio too.. drop by to see my new white ones. :)

Heather said...

Mine are almost blooming. I have a fire-orange double-blossom that is breathtaking.

In the NW, we have the same law about roses and rhodies.

noble pig said...

Oh just beautiful Pam!

tale of many cities said...

i've been away these past couple of weeks, since planting them. so, i'm not completely sure how long they've lasted before turning.. but from the looks of the photos my darling daughter has sent to me, they look like they're holding up alright. :) they've had quite a bit of rain.. so wonder if that's helped?

Pearl said...

so beautiful.

Kathy said...

Those are beautiful. Mine are just buds still. I can't wait until they open.

Nikesb said...

Nice photo collection...i am very happy to see it ...please add more

Andrea said...

Gorgeous colours...love all the rich pink! :)

LoveANewIdea said...

Such a pretty lipstick pink color! And, yes, I recall when I lived in Augusta, GA, EVERYONE had at least one azalea bush blooming in the front yard.

Pam said...

Your yard makes me wish I had a green thumb. Love the Azaleas.

Mochachocolata Rita said...

...and i have none...T_T...they are so gorgeous!

i should grow this in my living room and i should live in my tiny bathroom hehe

Paula said...

Glad to know that you are on the right side of the law! These are gorgeous, and I bet the honey bees are in Heaven with so many blossoms to visit!

Pam said...

cagrowngirl - I'm glad you're on board now!

Kat - I know they seem to turn brown so quickly, especially the white ones.

Susan - thank you. I hope you can have a garden soon.

Shabby - I don't have any camelias, but my peonies are just opening up.

Marjie - 200 azaleas!!!

Tale - yours are gorgeous!

Heather - post some pictures of yours on your blog, please!

Noble - thank you.

Pearl - thank you.

Kathy - post some picutres when they bloom!

nikesb - thank you! I post garden photos every Tuesday.

Loveanewidea - it's true. Everyone has them.

Andrea - thank you!

Pam - Thank you!

Mocha - thank you!

Paula - I always obey all written and unwritten laws.

doris said...

Beautiful pictures!

Shari@Whisk: a food blog said...

This is a feast for the eyes! Thanks for sharing!