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Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Signs of Spring

There are signs of Spring which makes me feel so cheerful.  In a pot at the front of the house, Prunus Kojo-no-mai  is flowering beautifully.  It only had a few flowers last year so is doing much better now.
 A blue hyacinth in the back garden is flowering for the third year in a row (I think).
 Primroses are blooming...
 ...as are Tete a Tete daffodils.  The smaller daffodils seem to come back more reliably in my garden.
 Crocus 'Jeanne D'Arc with the palest lilac lines inside the petals.
 Reliable grape hyacinth...
 ...and a single anemone blanda.
 More crocuses with some beautiful veining.
 Pale blue scillas, shyly facing away from the camera.
 Narcissus Jetfire - a single but very welcome survivor from a large group I planted a few years ago.
 The stars of the garden must be the hellebores - this is a new one this year 'Harvington Single Red' which I bought mail order from here and would happily recommend as the plant was in lovely condition and has three buds on it, which I wasn't expecting.
 This is Harvington Pink Speckled, (I think) and it has made a lovely clump in the garden.  To see the markings, you do have to lift the flower up though.
 Finally, Harvington Pink Picotee (I think) which is clumping up nicely too.  Lots of colour to enjoy and more to look forward to, including tulips!  I really enjoy this time of year.

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10 comments:

  1. Amy at love made my home14 March 2017 at 16:44

    Isn't it wonderful to see spring springing!

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    1. Ellie Foster14 March 2017 at 18:41

      Thanks, Amy. It really is, particularly after the dull grey days of winter. It is so exciting!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Elephant's Child14 March 2017 at 19:44

    Isn't it an exciting time of year? I suspect you do as I do, and wander the garden each day to see what is up, and what is blooming.

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    1. Ellie Foster14 March 2017 at 20:51

      Thanks, EC. Yes it is exciting and you can almost see everything starting to grow now. I do have a wander round the garden every day, just like you. Now that there are lighter evenings, it is a lovely way to unwind after a day at work, but I also have a quick look round in the mornings as I put the bird food out.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Mylittlepieceofengland14 March 2017 at 23:07

    Your garden is full of beautiful flowers. I think the crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' may be my favourite xx

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    1. Ellie Foster15 March 2017 at 11:29

      Thanks, Cheryl. I am aiming to have something in flower every week of the year, although I'm not quite there yet. I love walking round (it doesn't take long!) and seeing what is in flower too. The crocuses are very pretty, aren't they?
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Jo18 March 2017 at 11:22

    It's wonderful to see everything filled with life at this time of year. I do like that Harvington Single Red Hellebore, it's got such a deep colour to it, beautiful.

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    1. Ellie Foster23 March 2017 at 12:04

      Thanks, Jo. I was very keen to get a red hellebore and I think I made a good choice - this is a beauty. I do like the deep purple/black ones too, but they do tend to disappear a bit, unless they are planted against a contrasting colour. This one definitely won't disappear!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. crafty cat corner22 March 2017 at 11:04

    I know this sounds mushy, but my heart leaps when I go out and see everything springing to life. The buds on the trees are sprouting and I just love it.
    Lovely pictures.
    Briony
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    1. Ellie Foster23 March 2017 at 12:06

      Thanks Briony. I am totally with you about Spring and I don't think it's mushy at all. My heart leaps too!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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