Saturday 2 May 2015

In the garden...

 The tulips in the garden are looking lovely although some are starting to go over now.  The photos were taken a few days ago, when it was sunny.
 Lovely vibrant Ballerina and Red Shine.
 The inside of Ballerina.
 More Ballerina, but these are in the border and are from either last year, or the year before.
 The pink frilled tulip which suddenly appeared in the border last year after an absence of at least five years!
 One of the tulips from the tubs at the front of the house.  There are still some which haven't opened yet, so it will be interesting to see what other colours are there.
 I couldn't resist a close up of the beautiful colouring on the petals.  It looks as though someone has dropped red ink on yellow blotting paper, or coloured the edges with a felt pen and the colour has bled.
 Here is one of my latest purchases - another Lathyrus vernus, but this time, Alboroseus with delicate pale pink flowers.
They are so pretty.

10 comments:

  1. Ooh and ahh. I weakened last week and bought some tulips (and rather a lot of other bulbs) to put in. Endless work, endless joy.

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    1. Thanks, EC. I still find it amazing that small, brown, unprepossessing bulbs can produce the flowers they do. They do bring a lot of joy. I am thinking about ordering more of the lily shaped tulips, like Ballerina, in other colours next year, but they are all so tempting! I hope yours bring you lots of pleasure next year.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. How do you remember all the names, Ellie? Or do you write them down somewhere. My tulips are yellow, pink and dark purple, thats all I know. And most of them have already finished.
    Joy x x x

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    1. Thanks, Joy. I have a garden diary where I keep a note of plants I have bought and what I have been doing in the garden. It is really interesting to look back on.
      I chose some later flowering tulips to keep the season going too. Lots more needed for next year, I think!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Lovely colours in your garden, I can't grow tulips in my beds so later this year I will create a few pots with them in for next spring

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    1. Thanks, Marlene. Most of mine are in pots and I planted them last October/November in tubs of multi-purpose compost, with no winter protection as apparently they need a bit of frost. I do feed them in Spring, and water if they are dry, but that's it. So far, so good!
      I am already planning what to buy for next year!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Lovely bright colors! Happy spring!
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Thanks, Amalia. They are lovely colours and are brightening up the garden so well. Happy Spring to you too!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Such lovely photos Ellie, just what I needed on a rainy morning! Thanks for a little touch of Spring xx

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    1. Thanks, Josie. They cheer me up too, especially on a grey and rainy day like today!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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