May in the garden

The ‘Red Dragon’ fleece flower caught my eye

Judith Adam

‘Red Dragon’ fleece flower (Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’, Zone 7) is a tender perennial used as an annual in cold regions.

Off schedule: Italian honeysuckle

Judith Adam

Italian honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium, Zone 6, possibly Zone 5 with protection) is finally in flower, and is quite late this year.

Peonies and butterflies

Judith Adam

On heavily budded peonies without ring supports, remove the two smaller buds on either side of the largest flower buds at the top of each stem.

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