Carol DM
I am beginning a new series titled In Carol’s Garden. Spring is finally here and I would like to share the blooms and happenings from my yard and garden. I will try to change it up a bit so you don’t get tired of one bloom after another. And I challenge others to do the same. Share what you may have in your yard, garden, or even deck or window. It brightens my day to see happy posts from all over the world. I am constantly learning about new varieties of flowers, trees and birds.
Today I am sharing the full bloom of my Japanese Honeysuckle. I talked about it previously before it was fully bloomed. This vine started out about 8 inches long. It is growing on my fence and now takes up about a six foot section. At the end of summer it will start dying back then returns the next spring. And it is still growing each year. The hummingbirds love these flowers as do the butterflies and some birds and bees. It is full of nectar and very fragrant. The smell takes me back to my childhood. We would pick these flowers and take my Mom a bouquet of wildflowers. The good old days. Great memories.
Photo ©CarolDM2018
Great idea, I love Dustin and your garden posts! I have always loved your garden. I will post mine as they come into bloom. I have a tiny patio garden as you know. I still need to get some of this Japanese honeysuckle. My neighbor has the white/yellow kind and I can smell it here. : )
Thanks Kim this is so easy to grow as I keep saying. Maybe get a cutting from your neighbor.
Ah, thats right, it is a vine. I can get a cutting. : )
Yes indeed, that is how mine started, as a small vine.
Beautiful flower and colour.
Thanks a lot Pam I love when the blooms start.
Looks a little like something my mother grew…
maybe I’ll post some photos when they bloom again…
That would be cool and we can help identify it if it’s not.
That is so pretty and colorful! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Courtney I love that blooms.
I like these Honeysuckles as a color composition
Thanks for the comment, they are Japanese variety.
What an amazing picture Carol!!!
Bows gracefully…. thank you Doc. I love these blooms.
I love Honeysuckle more than just about any other flower. It smells so good
Thanks for the comment, have a great day! This is very fragrant.
Such a beautiful photo, I really love the colors!
Thanks for the comment., have a great day Ellie!
You too, Carol! Happy weekend!
I do an alien post, then Carol turns around and does an alien post. Real original, missy thang…
Ha! Yes I get my inspiration from you Alex. Alien flower.
Seriously though. I saw that flower and was reaching for my blaster before I realized it wasn’t dangerous…
You know now it is a Japanese honeysuckle. All is safe. Put your weapon away.
I know you SAID it was a Japanese Honeysuckle…
It’s a beautiful and nice flower
Thanks for the comment., have a great day!
Japanese Honeysuckle is so lovely.Beautiful color!
Appreciate your comment Branka. Thanks!
That is beautiful. I have a honeysuckle shrub with red flowers but it hasn’t started to bloom yet
Mine finally got to full bloom a couple of days ago. Thanks!
Your image of full bloom of Japanese Honeysuckle is so lovely.
I’m sure this will be an interesting and enjoyable series, Carol.
Than you Albert, I just love these happy blooms. They make me smile.
I hope they do the same for you. Your encouragement and support,
as you know, is always appreciated.
You’re welcome, Carol. I think this is a good way to enjoy the beauty around us.
And I can do it without leaving my yard.
That is a beautiful color!
Thank you Andria, I like the combination as well.