Moving closer to the house, this area also underwent major changes this year. In the center of the bed is another type of Horsechestnut, Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora), which blooms later in the season. We wait in anticipation every year as the flower buds form in spring but seem to take forever to bloom. By late June we're rewarded with this outstanding display of flowers. In the late afternoon it's obvious the bees are as pleased as we are when the shrub is alive with their activity!