March came in like a lion and seems to be going out like a lion! While we have enjoyed some sunny Spring-like days, it has also been blustery and cold, some places have had rain, snow and hail to contend with. Despite the vagaries of our weather, tulips are in flower in the borders. I think these are all Brown Sugar from previous years and they do seem to be doing the best out of all the ones I have planted in the borders.
They have a very strong stem which helps.
They are also flowering in the north facing border too. As I mentioned previously, I think my tulips in pots will be disappointing this year, but at least I still have these to enjoy!
The Erythronium (Dog's Tooth Violet) Pagoda grows every year and the flowers will soon be open. This is a lovely, undemanding plant.
I also noticed the Epimedium Sulphureum flowering too with its delicate stems of yellow flowers.
Lots to bring me joy as we move into April.
Your tulips look wonderful Ellie - I must look out for that Brown Sugar variety, its stunning. Yes spring can often be all four seasons at once - its like that here too in spring. We are having a lovely mild autumn at present. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. As I mentioned, the new bulbs I bought last year and planted in pots are not looking good, so to have these in the borders is lovely! They are bringing a bit of Spring joy. Brown Sugar has been a really good variety and also has a pleasant scent, which is a bonus. It's good to hear that your autumn is being mild so far.
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Ellie
So lovely😊
ReplyDeleteOur weather seems to flicker from 'hello spring' back to 'haha tricked you!' There has even been suggestions of a bit of snow this weekend - *yay*
Off to work in the garden this morning while it is still fairly 'mild' I will however wrap up well😁
Thanks, kjsutcliffe. Yes, the weather has been challenging again, but let's hope Spring proper will be here before too long. Seed sowing is on my to do list, so hopefully this weekend.
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Best wishes
Ellie
Oh I love Erythroniums and especially love Epimediums ! 🤗💛⭐
ReplyDeleteThanks, Daisy Debs. This erythronium is a particularly reliable one. I would like to get a white one. Epimediums look so delicate and beautiful, don't they? I used to have some other varieties, but they seem to have died out. This one seems to keep coming back so makes me very happy!
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Ellie