They do tend to like the colder climates, although some seem to do fine in hotter temps, like Cat's Eye. I would guess any that were created in the hotter climates would do well there too, like Tasco's Feel the Heat.

All rise! The Earl Of Essex has entered the room.
My first TB for the year, an old timer has opened. Others will follow I hope.

In my garden by the generosity Arlyn.

see if Earl of Essex reblooms for you.

It has some years rebloomed here.

Looking forward to more of your TB pictures,Tom.
Mine are pretty much at close to peak now.

You have a beautiful collection of sdbs Tom. Thanks for sharing your photos with us

What Robin said!

OK, I've not been feeling like messing with posting pictures dealing with my dog's issues, but think I better get on with it or I'll never catch up.


Here's Yoda, the first time for me seeing this one. In my garden by the generosity of Bonnie.

This is Drambuie. In my garden by the generosity of Bonnie.

This is Maui Sunrise. In my garden by the generosity of Bonnie.

Here's Valedictorian also a gift from Bonnie.

This is Blueberry Tart. In my garden by the generosity of Arlyn.

Meet Pepito.

Here's Swish, In my garden by the generosity of Dirt.

This is Gingerbread Man. In my garden by the generosity of Arlyn.

This is Enchanted Princes. In my garden by the generosity of Bonnie.

Here is Gate To Paradise.

Here is a clump shot of Rainbow Rim. In my garden by the generosity of Bonnie.

This is Chubby Cheeks.

This Is Kookoo, In my garden by the generosity of Dirt.
That's all I have time for now, there's more.
By the way, my "L" key is sticking, so you may see some of them missing in places.

Tom ~ Nice littles!

DaisyDo said: Bluebeard's Ghost is blooming along with my first TB. Wouldn't that be considered late for an SDB?

My Bluebeard's Ghost also blooms very late for an SDB.

Tom: Oh my gosh!!! There are just not words for how beautiful some of your SDBs are. I had a weak Median year period. Both with SDBs and Intermediates; so it is extra nice to get to enjoy your pictures. And yep, I really dig Tiger too!!!

Thanks Elsa, To bad about your poor bloom among the little irises. Next year may be better. Tiger had hyperthyroidism and has trouble keeping weight on, so he is on daily meds. He had his 6 month check up and got his annual shots on Thursday, and is doing fine. He's about 12 years old. He was a stray that got dropped off here when he was about half grown, and has been a really fun cat to have.

Nice little ones Tom!

Any idea how Bonnie is doing?

No Lilli, I haven't heard from her in a long time.

A few more pics, I'm so far behind. 35 degrees here this morning, so things are slowing down for a while until it gets warmer.

This is Blitz, it's an older one In my garden by the generosity of Bonnie. She has shared so many nice little ones with me.


Frankenberry, such a little cutie, In my garden by the generosity of Dirt.


Stop and Stare, another one In my garden by the generosity of Dirt.


Alamo Joe, the colors on this one are somewhat diluted like so many this spring.


Leopard Print came without it's spots this year. Sometimes it's just the first ones like that, and later ones have the spots, but not this year. None of them have their spots this year.


Devoted, another one that came with diluted color. I wonder what made that happen this year to so many.


Pokémon.



Speak No Evil is a cute and very good grower here.


This is Easter, it's such a bright one and a great grower too.

My second TB has bloomed. Milk In My Coffee.



This one grows well here, and is always early to bloom.

This is the first year in forever that your Easter didn't bloom here. Though a lot of dwarfs didn't do well. But it was a banner year for MTB's.

Love your Milk In My Coffee. It is not a fan of our weather so I enjoy seeing it thrive elsewhere.

Butterfly Affair opened yesterday.

This one is so interesting, it changes colors so quickly.

Tom - It must be awesome to walk around your garden and see the beautiful gifts from your friends.

That is one very cool pic of Frankenberry!!! And Your Butterfly Affair is gorgeous!!!