This, in my humble opinion, is a perfect view. I could look at this spot forever. Wish it was outside my kitchen window instead of the Deliverance house, I would be happy to wash dishes forever.
It is at the Toronto Botanical Gardens, nestled in between the buildings.
Cercis canadensis ‘Covey’.
Cercis canadensis, both red and alba, along with narcissus and a beautiful waterfall.
I believe this Acer is ‘Waterfall’, perfect in form and name here.
I am a floral designer living in a tiny condo in downtown Toronto, Canada's largest city. But on the weekend, I am a gardener/frustrated architect trying to keep up with a 3/4 acre garden in Owen Sound, Ontario, a warm (to Canadians, Zone 5b, and a cold (to Americans, Zone 4b) garden.
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paulinemulligan said,
May 11, 2012 @ 6:11 AM
Beautiful Cercis, the colour is just right with the stones and the Acer, a really beautiful spot and with a waterfall too!
kilbournegrove said,
May 12, 2012 @ 7:14 AM
I am wondering if I can convince my new neighbours with the stone house to plant a redbud, then except for both the waterfalls I will get a tiny glimpse of this look.
Heather @ what's blooming this week said,
May 11, 2012 @ 7:46 AM
You’re right, it’s just about perfect. The redbud is stunning against the rock and I love how the acer mimics the waterfall behind it.
kilbournegrove said,
May 12, 2012 @ 7:15 AM
Me too, somone was brilliant.
David Leeman said,
May 11, 2012 @ 8:21 AM
You captured that day so well….one of my fav spots at the TBG …it was a joy to work there…and love how it’s maturing…..
kilbournegrove said,
May 12, 2012 @ 7:16 AM
Thanks David, I am sure they were sorry to lose you.
Donna@Gardens Eye View said,
May 11, 2012 @ 8:59 AM
I agree what a perfect view…the water the trees, the form…it all works perfectly
kilbournegrove said,
May 12, 2012 @ 7:17 AM
Glad you like it too Donna.
Patty said,
May 11, 2012 @ 1:47 PM
Lovely spot to let the mind wander. I love the weeping cercis against the stone.
kilbournegrove said,
May 12, 2012 @ 7:17 AM
Oh, if I had that stone….
Christina said,
May 11, 2012 @ 4:29 PM
Lovely, and I think the Cercis has good autumn colour too! I’d love to see some images of the same spot in October. Christina
kilbournegrove said,
May 12, 2012 @ 7:18 AM
I shall try and remember to go back in October.
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tezalizard said,
May 11, 2012 @ 6:08 PM
and to think an hour or so north [I am truly directionally challenged!] the idea of growing Cercis of any form is considered radical thinking! Gorgeous photos Deborah!
kilbournegrove said,
May 12, 2012 @ 7:19 AM
Well you are the king of zone denial, isn’t that a cercis I spy in your backyard, smile.
Paul Jung said,
May 12, 2012 @ 10:24 PM
Although the Cercis and Acer palmatum look so nice now, wait until the fall when things really lighten up! We all redbud’s flower colour in the spring, that unique pink tight to the branches. If I only had more room in my backyard….
kilbournegrove said,
May 22, 2012 @ 7:37 AM
I shall have to make a point of getting back in October.
Marguerite said,
May 13, 2012 @ 5:39 PM
wow, I’m amazed how much further along the plants are in Toronto. Leaves are just starting to form on the trees here. Love that Japanese Maple dripping down beside the waterfall. The form seems to echo the water falling.
kilbournegrove said,
May 22, 2012 @ 7:38 AM
Further then in Owen Sound as well.