Planting After The Storm

Planted 3 deciduous azaleas in the back woodlands garden, all about 15" tall and generously branched: 1 exbury azalea 'brazil' "tangerine red", and 2 viscosepalum "pale yellowish white, fragrant". These are situated where a spruce came down in the memorable March storm. Behind the azaleas a southern magnolia was planted, about 2 weeks ago, to replace the screening the spruce had afforded. The conditions should be ideal; my concern is the flaming color of the 'brazil'. Clashing colors are a risk here but there is no way to know for sure until it blooms in situ. Hoping for a vibrant contrast with the nearby rhododendrons.
Also planted Cornus Controversa Variegata out front in an area of the azalea bed, which I extended today. This bed fronted an enormous red oak, which was also dramatically lost in the storm. The Cornus I am confident will be stunning, provided it thrives.
Normal care with root balls, soil amendments, and watering were provided in all cases.

Winter Hazel and Lungwort

Once again this year the winter hazel and pulmonaria did not coincide in their peak appearance. they have shared the mossy corner for 3 years. Their first year together (when I added Mrs Moon under corylopsis sinensis) the blue / violet and chartreuse contrast was striking. I fear the timing was due to nursery conditions and the corner might let me down indefinitely.
note to plant some blue chionodoxa in the fall.