How can my early clematis be blooming already? Sure we’ve had an early spring, but last week was cold again and slowed things down. The peonies put on the brakes, the irises held still, the spirea went into sleep mode for several days, but the clematis? It started blooming.
Let me tell you, the whole deal has me shook up. Why? Because if the early clematis is blooming, and looking quite lovely in the process I have to admit, the others will soon follow. Next will be the light purple blooms of early June and the red and white candy stripe. Before I know it, the dark purple one by the garage will burst into glorious flower, and when that happens, it can mean only one thing.
July.
And we all know what July means at this house. Wedding.
Wedding?
Already?
But the cake hasn’t been ordered, the reception decorations aren’t planned, we’re still negotiating on the Photo Booth, the bridesmaids need their final fittings, friends have to be pressed into service, Anne’s dress needs to be shortened, Hiram and I need to argue about what he’ll wear to the ceremony, and so many other details are swirling around, I can hardly see straight. Except for one thing.
The clematis is blooming…already.
