Whats Looking Good In May 2023

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  1. Jocko

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    I still have Daffodils in bloom, though the Tulips are going over.
     
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        Phone pic taken in the rain while Mrs S was driving, a magnificent Pawlonia tormentosa in Yeovil.
        Photo doesn't do it justice, colour is more purple, nearest we have to a Jacaranda!:smile:
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        • Logan

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          • Victoria

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            My Jasmine Polyanthum is filling out and blooming nicely on the shed wall ...
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            The Mandevillas starting to bloom ..
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            Callistemon blowing in the breeze ...
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              Hawthorn

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                Oh,you have a red Hawthorn ... so does ????? earlier today. It is gorgeous.
                 
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                  Deciduous Azaleas
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                      Thanks for sharing that @Victoria I hadn't seen that post yet.

                      Yes, it is crimson cloud, I love it.
                      Currently flowering its socks off!
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                        Just a few pics….

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                            You're garden looks lovely Freddy. :thumbsup:
                             
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                              Beautiful Freddy. What is the Pink/Red in No 1, the Purple in No 2 and Red in No 4 please?
                               
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