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| Western Redbud (Cercis Occidentalis) with Spring blooms |
A while back I profiled the purple domination taking place in the front yard in early Spring. I would now like to highlight some of the pink-flowered plants occupying both the front and backyards. In the winter, the pink/white flowers of manzanitas and chaparral currants were peaking. In March, the brilliant floral display of the redbud, coral bells, and pink-flowering currants took center stage. Currently, the pinks of checkerbloom, sea thrift, hummingbird sage, and sea daisy are prominent. Later on, in summer and early fall, the pink hues of red-flowered buckwheat, santa cruz island buckwheat, and island yarrow will dot the landscape. Some photos, past and present:
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| Rosy buckwheat (Eriogonum grande rubescens) thriving in the rock wall, July 2012 |
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| Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Island Pink'), July 2012 |
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| Chaparral Currant (Ribes malvaceum 'Dancing Tassels'), January 2013 |
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| Pajaro manzanita (Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Warren Roberts'), February 2013 |
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| Pink-flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum 'Claremont'), March 2013 |
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| Hummingbird sage (Salvia spathacea), March 2013 |
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| Trio of Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) requires daily watering in a pot |
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| Coral bells hybrid (Heuchera 'Canyon Belle'), April 2013 |
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| Coral bells hybrid (Heuchera 'Lillian's Pink') will flower from February through Spring provided it has adequate shade |
