There's always room for one more.

I just couldn't resist. I had gone houseplant shopping and decided to brave the snow to go and see what was left in the outdoor section. I have been thinking of adding a snowberry for some winter interest, and there were 2 pink ones left. I really liked everything about this individual. Here is my new Coral Berry 'Amethyst' (Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii).

I would like to add a white one, and still might next year. I think this variety has a more compact habit, and doesn't spread as readily as the native one.

Of course, since I'll be digging a new hole anyways (once things thaw a little), why not add a few more tulips at the same time? I think these Flaming Spring Green ones will be stunning.





I was pleasantly surprised by the fall colour of my H.F. Young Clematis, I wasn't expecting this interesting dark purple foliage, but it's lovely, especially against the pale yellow background of the shed.



I've been crazy about my new Kyushu Hydrangea since it was purchased this summer. I like the way it looks now too, the brown colour reminds me of an oak tree.

The snapdragons froze in a beautiful way. The downward turn makes me think of bellflowers.




The Rhododendron PJM Compact is fully in self protection mode. It seems to have set quite a few buds this year, I hope it overwinters well.



This blue spruce is over 35 feet tall, I think the frosting of snow makes the blue colour come out even more.

I've noticed something recently, it seems that yellow/orange flowers are hardier than other colours, and persist the longest. Am I imagining things or is there something to this?