It was great to have that extra hour of light yesterday not just for gardening purposes but also for the opportunity to take my vase photo later in the day after a trip out. I had been celebrating the arrival of summer time by meeting up with my younger brother. I had not seen him for eighteen months so it was good to catch up on family news. I have lovely siblings but they are all some distance away so any get together is special.
The wallflowers and anemones were picked from the allotment on Saturday afternoon. The wallflowers were bought as plants at the beginning of autumn and are fairly short but compact. Unfortunately there seems to be more than a fair share of in your face vivid yellows amongst them but to my relief I've spotted some reds and oranges too. They are only just coming into flower and some are still tightly in bud so there may be surprises to follow.
Anemone coronaria 'Mr Fokker' (blue) and anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (pink) grow in raised beds at the allotment. I started them off from corms grown in pots on a heated sand bench in March 2016 and then transferred them as plants to the allotment. I'm now down to one plant of each so will have to line up some replacements soon especially as the foliage of 'Sylphide' is looking rather anaemic. As I was leaving the allotment I noticed the white anemone coronaria' The Bride' just on the point of flowering. She has never done as well as the other two whether that has something to do with her being a white flower and perhaps consequently less vigorous I just don't know.
Back home late yesterday afternoon I was able to pick some narcissus namely 'Petrel', 'W.P. Milner' and 'Minnow' to add to add to my sunshine vase which spent a good few years of its life as a container for pens and pencils. It was late in the day before I realised its potential as a vase. 'Petrel' and 'Minnow' have the bonus of being softly scented too.
Our 'In A Vase On Monday' hostess Cathy over 'At Rambling In The Garden' is showcasing some rather attractive tulips this week and links will point you in the direction of some other no doubt wonderful vases. Do have a peek if you haven't already visited.
Oh is this the brother from Hong Kong, Anna? How long is he over for and is he well again now? Your allotment treasures are lovely and it was interesting to hear about your anemones as I have tried so many times with such little success I begin to feel it is not worth bothering with. The deep red wallflowers always look nicer than theyellows, so let's hope you find more of them in your mix after all ps will email you shortly
ReplyDeleteHe was in Europe for two weeks, in the UK for one week and in the north west for four days :) Unfortunately the mix has turned out mainly yellow but there was a paler yellow too.
DeleteLovely. Anemone coronaria' The Bride' has not done as well for me either.
ReplyDeleteOh thanks Susie. I'm sorry to read that 'The Bride' has not done well for you. She is most pretty but doesn't seem to be as vigorous as some of her siblings :)
DeleteGlad you were able to catch up with your brother, Anna. Your vase is lovely and so you, I think I'd always recognize them! Minnow is doing very well in the grass and how sweet she is too. A. coronaria didn't come up, I wonder if it's matter of planting them fresh as it can't be drought, I've seen them in far hotter and drier places. Have a great week xx
ReplyDeleteOh you say such sweetest things Annette :) I've only tried the anemones as dried up tubers and it could have just been beginner's luck. I'm in the process of planting another batch so it will be interesting to see what transpires this time round.
DeleteVery vibrant and colourful Anna. The majority of flowers are yellow this time of year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brian. Yes yellow seems to be the dominant colour of early spring. I think I remember reading that there is a reason for it but can't remember what it was :)
DeleteVery cheerful! Your anemones have me regretting my failure to grow any this year. Sadly, they seldom come back for a second year in my area.
ReplyDeleteThere's always something you forget to sow or plant :) I imagine that our extra inches of rain is to their liking Kris and keeps them going for longer.
DeleteLove your anemones Anna. Such rich colours - they look lovely with daffodils. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy :)
DeleteWe have two tubs of anemone, they are so colourful for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteThe colour is hard to beat Sue :)
DeleteLovely Anna. Anemones are so pretty in a vase. I love your choice of narcissus.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and comment Chloris :)
DeleteA cheery vase...I love anemones...but haven't grown them. I bought a bag of corns when we were in Madeira but they got lot during the move.
ReplyDeleteOh that's unfortunate Noelle but items always go awol during a move. Maybe you will try to grow them at some point in the future :)
DeleteVery Spring, Anna :-))) Lovely, I bet that brought a smile to your face indoors every time you past by it :-) I too enjoy having the extra light in the evening for taking photos. Wishing you a great weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteYes that vase kept me smiling for a good few days Shirley, especially as I took it out to enjoy in the relatively cooler temperature of the greenhouse. That extra evening light is most welcome :)
Deletebeautiful flowers...
ReplyDeletehave a nice spring
Welcome and thank you for your comment Tanza. I hope that you enjoy spring too :)
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