My five flowers today are :
A hamamelis or witch hazel which was ordered online but it was an imposter. The nursery refunded me the cost of the purchase and I have enjoyed their error even though I don't know which variety this is. It flowers at the back end of the year overspilling into January.
A lost label epimedium in the first week of April - flowering nearby but not in the photo were a white hellebore orientalis and a pink chequered snakeshead fritillary, which made for a pleasing combination.
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A couple of flowers belonging to rosa 'Bathsheba', a climbing rose which was a gift from himself and planted on our wedding anniverary in 2020. Here she is flowering in the first week of June this summer.
Fast forwarding to the end of July is the hardy geranium 'Rozanne', beloved by bees in close companionship with seed grown achillea 'Summer Pastels'.
Now into August a frilly flower head belonging to helianthus 'Astra Rose'. This was a new to me sunflower which I grew from seed sown in April in the greenhouse. A must grow again seed next year and time soon to check that I still have enough seeds in my seed box.
Thanks to Cathy for providing me with some fun and fond memories on a rather chilly and at times foggy December day. I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone else's flowers soon.
That's a lovely collection of flowers, Anna. I so wish I could grow Epimediums! I tried one once in my former garden even though my (US) western garden guide was made it clear that I'm well outside its growing zone. It didn't immediately die but then it didn't flower either. Maybe it needs cold?
ReplyDeleteHi Anna. First of all, congratulations on your ruby wedding anniversary! And lovely to see you joining in the fun now you are home. Your rose is really lovely - I have no experience of rose growing, but can appreciate them in other people's gardens. The witch hazel is a beauty too. A good thing too, since it wasn't the one you wanted. Love the Helianthus - it is quite an unusual one and definitely worth growing again. Thank you so much for sharing some cheery floral photos. This annual event is always uplifting and I am enjoying it very much!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your anniversary, Anna! Lovely selection, especially like the Astra Rose.
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