Colour in Early May

Along with the huge big deciduous trees, I seem to have a lot of colour happening nearer the ground which is great - extends the seasonal interest to more than just big trees.

Camellia Yuletide - flowers early, and for months

Pomegranate - these look incredible at the moment, with the brightest yellow deciduous leaves. 

Good old citrus just keep on giving. Colour, fruit, and especially fragrance

Big old Pin Oak - the leaves are fantastic as mulch

The last of the dahlias - until we get the first autumn frost....

Chrysanthemums take over the colour when the dahlias expire. Can get quite sprawling, so nip tips out two-three times during spring and summer to make plant bushy. You get more flowers, too - and later. 

Camellias are so valuable in the garden - foliage and flowers. 

These Lilies have been sensational - and now the foliage glows as if the sun is shining just on them. Great value.