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The Viburnums are in full bloom. We have several types of the Viburnum in our year. The Korean Spice viburnum blooms the same time as the lilacs and smells just as wonderful.
This species – Shasta viburnum – look funny to me because their flowers sit on top of the branch and leaves. I like their pure white petals and the second cluster of tiny flowers in their centers. The contrast of white petals on top of the dark green leaves would make a beautiful painting.
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Hi Everyone!
Most of the weekend was spent moving one of the kids. I spent a lot of time outside – outside carrying boxes in and out. No time for painting but lots of time for observing the surroundings. What struck me the most was the smell of spring. The smell of freshly laid mulch and the heavy sweet perfume of the spring flowering bushes. Lilacs and viburnums are the ones that were by far the strongest scents this weekend.
My favorite by far is the Chesapeake Viburnum. I have one the yard and the perfume scent of these flowers carry across the neighborhood.
Aren't they beautiful? My next favorite scented bush is the Lilac – a classic.
My personal favorite lilac is the 'Madame Lemoine' white lilac. It is a showy white and very fragrant.
Enjoy the wonderful scents of Spring!