Colorful June

June in my garden. Simple, unassuming flowers and plants brighten up the corners. I want to show you what the garden looks like in mid-June. The rhododendrons continue to bloom because the end of May was cool, and now they're in full bloom. 

These are the rhododendrons 'Helsinki University' and 'Haaga' (photo above), and the rhododendron 'Grandiflora' (photo below). 

 

 

The clematis are blooming modestly; snails won't leave them alone. 

The white lilac is showing off its fragrant beauty; this is the second year since it was planted. The other white lilac died last winter.
 

 

 

I bought petunia seedlings and planted them in hanging baskets.I have problems growing petunia seedlings from seeds; I guess I just don't have the patience.
 

There are two azaleas in my garden: "Mandarin Light" and "Northern Lights." They started blooming late and are suffering from heavy rains. The "Northern Lights" azalea is blooming modestly, with only a few flowers; I guess the winter was tough on it.

 

Peonies begin blooming in June. As soon as the rhododendrons finish blooming, large peony buds appear. Their fragrance permeates the entire garden, especially in the evening. I have several varieties of peonies, but I can't remember their names.

  Daisies and violets have taken over a low flowerbed; they're growing and blooming on their own, which I'm very pleased with.

 

 

 The ever-blooming begonia and dahlias were grown in the city and have successfully moved into the garden and are thriving.

 

 

I like to spend time with the plants. And when I'm tired, I enjoy admiring the garden while sitting in a chair on the veranda.

Wishing everyone a wonderful June.