Another March, another mud season in full swing. The snowdrops that had barely opened five days ago are now in full flower:
The snowdrops that were buried under snow on March 7th are now in full bud, as you can see on the left. This is the path in the Secret Garden that I brag on every year about this time. These snowdrops all came from a single clump given to me, well, I don’t remember exactly when–at least thirteen years ago, maybe more. I did not know they would do so well when I planted them. As a matter of fact, I planted a few in another location when I originally planted these, and they petered out. Can you imagine how splendiferous these would be, if I had managed to dig some up and divide them every year?
This is the third year winter aconites are blooming in Purdyville. Dare I believe they are here to stay, after several previous failed attempts? We can see these from the bathroom and laundry room windows, so they cheer us on the blustery days when no one wants to venture outside. The double snowdrops are blooming, too. I can see them from the kitchen door, even though they are on the far side of the yard. And for the record, if it had been sunny today, I would have had my first crocus blooming as well:
Inspired by the words of Elizabeth Lawrence, “We can have flowers nearly every month of the year,” Carol of May Dreams Gardens started Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. On the 15th of every month, garden bloggers from all over the world publish what is currently blooming in their gardens, and leave a link in Mr. Linky and the comments of May Dreams Gardens.
Does anyone know the name of the tiny yellow flowers that come out now that look like crocuses (act like them too – close at night) but spread all over the yard very rapidly from one season to the next and their leaves look more like the leaves of a violet plant? I might try to get a picture tomorrow.
My snowdrops have lasted well this spring. I keep dividing and moving them around too. The handy thing about them is that you can move them any time. I’d dearly love to have some of those doubles. Must try to remember to get some.
I was so happy to have even one little winter aconite appear from seeds sown last year…given to me by a friend. I’m hoping they’ll multiply.
My crocuses finally opened with that beautiful warm stretch of weather but they’re almost finished now.
The daffs began blooming on April 1st. Isn’t it sheer bliss to see the spring bulbs flowering again?
Today’s rain should keep the daffs blooming longer.
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It looks like spring time is finally here! Although the weather has been a bit insane across the US…plants everywhere are blooming. I love the snowdrops! Thank you for sharing. If you have time, please visit this blog: http://www.citrusfruittrees.net/ thank you!
Lovely flowers! Those first blooms mean so much, but not only to us. I was fascinated the other day to see lots of honeybees at the snowdrops. Those flowers are pretty important to them too.
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Just learning about snow drops. Doubles are new also, very cool
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A feast for my eyes and heart, for sure! Eliz – I love the idea of putting a mirror under the vase, what a great tip!
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Lovely, and with today’s sunshine, now you have croci! I’m going home now in hopes to see 1 or 3 at our place, too.
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Oh how I love the Galanthus. So very pretty Kathy Purdy! H.
I believe Beverley Nichols or maybe Christopher Lloyd put the double snowdrops in a vase with a mirror under it.
I’m convinced we have different species of winter aconites. Mine bloom later than yours. I need to get some of your kind, so that they bloom with the snowdrops. I’m with you about regretting not dividing and spreading around the snowdrops. I’m going to do it this year, even though the time they need dividing is busy with other urgent garden tasks.
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I must buy some snowdrops to plant in my garden – must. The double ones are especially beautiful!
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Lovely! In all the photos I’ve seen of snowdrops, nobody has ever turned them up for me before. Thanks! 🙂
I covet those double Snowdrops. I am glad to see that spring is emerging in your part of the world. Happy GBBD!
Love the tiny treasures of early, early spring. Congrats on your aconites!
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Your snowdrops look delectable…this may be the year they come back for me. I hope. No crocuses for a month at least. Looks like spring has arrived at your place.
Christine in Alaska
Snowdrops are in the same family as daffodils and aren’t eaten by rodents. Galanthus elwesii does better in drier conditions and blooms earlier. G. nivalis likes moister conditions and blooms later. I don’t know which species of snowdrops is considered the most cold-hardy.
You are so lucky to have these wonderful little blooms. It surely gives one hope that it won’t be long before we’ll be seeing them in all our gardens. 🙂
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I really must plant some snowdrops. I like the double; too bad you can’t see the beautiful blooms unless you hold it up.
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Lovely blooms! I must find some winter aconites! They are so cheery! ;>)
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Oh, they are so sweet. I have a few snowdrops, but no big clumps as yet. I wonder if the heat is too much for them really here. Happy Bloom Day.~~Dee
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I just love those double snowdrops!
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