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The Schmidt House garden beds are beginning to bloom, offering a cheerful glimpse of the season to come. Here are just a few of the floral highlights making an appearance this spring:
Camellia
One of the first to bloom, the deep pink camellia is hard to miss. These evergreen shrubs—or small trees—originated in Indochina and now come in thousands of cultivars. You’ll find blooms in every shade of pink and red, as well as white, cream, and even yellow, often accented by vibrant yellow stamens. Fun fact: some camellia species are used to make tea!
Daffodils
A sure sign that spring has arrived, daffodils push their green, strap-like leaves through the soil in late winter—often braving frost or even snow. These hardy bulbs seem to know exactly when to bloom, delivering their sunny blossoms at just the right moment.
Lenten Rose (Hellebore)
Despite the name, the Lenten rose isn’t a rose at all. It belongs to the buttercup family and is known for being a tough, nearly evergreen perennial in our climate. Hellebores bloom in a surprising variety of colors, including white, pink, cream, yellow-green, deep purple, and even speckled bi-colors.
Japanese Andromeda (Pieris japonica)
A favorite in Pacific Northwest gardens, this evergreen shrub produces delicate clusters of bell-shaped flowers. Many cultivars feature vibrant new growth in shades of red, pink, or white before maturing to green—adding year-round interest to any garden bed.
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