The earth is slowly warming up, and we have the first glimmerings of spring moving in the garden. Here are some giant purple crocuses:
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| Crocus vernus 'Flower Record' |
The dark purple color makes a nice contrast with the evergreen foliage of this yellow Hinoki False Cypress which is growing across the way.
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| Chamaecyparis pisifera aurea nana, with Crocus vernus 'Flower Record' |
This yellow Crocus is also going strong now. I love the searing color of this one - it almost burns my eyes with its brightness after the bleakness of winter.
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| Crocus vernus 'Yellow Mammoth' |
The snowdrops are already fading now. Most have gone to seed, and only a few flowers remain:
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| Galanthus elwesii (Giant Snowdrop) with Bergenia |
And possibly my favorite of the early bulbs, these gorgeous clear blue Reticulated Irises:
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| Iris reticulata 'Clairette' |
A wide view of the Peony Bed. Little patches of iris and crocus are in bloom, and as you can see the tree peonies are already starting to leaf out!
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| Peony bed in early April |
So nice again to see some colours in the garden, spring is definitely there. The reticulata Irises are also one of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteWish you happy spring gardening!
I'm glad you're finally getting a touch of spring. Within a month, I bet your garden will be bowling you over with color! Meanwhile, my own garden is moving rapidly ahead toward summer.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your garden moving in the right direction. I know I have a moan and a groan about our winter but compared with what you get over there it's nothing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Springtime :)
I like the Crocus, purple and blue and the Snowdrops too, but I am with you when it comes to the Reticulata.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks wonderful ! I love all your flowers !!
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NICE :)
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