I never really have been drawn to Pansies, but these little troopers have me reconsidering. My little guy potted them last year in one of my Little Sprouts classes and they made it through this year's mild winter just fine. I really enjoy the vibrant blue set off by the cheerful yellow centers.
Blue Hyacinth sprouting up among the Carex on our back deck. It gives off a gentle aroma that sends me off on my day and greets me when I come home.
The first tulip bud emerging in the catwalk border in the back garden. If I recall, this is 'Flair,' which when it first emerges reminds me of those yellowy-orange popsicles
Columbine has reseeded freely around the back yard. It's a great filler, and this one in particular stands about three feet, adding some height to the perennial garden. Right now it remains in its green state, but it will send up mostly sturdy stems topped with pink petticoat like flowers that last for quite some time.
Astilbe is also just greenery right now, but it will eventually sprout billowy plumes of creamy flowers. I've another variety that isn't nearly as far along but has more crimson leaves and flowers.
Another Hyacinth potted near the back door. I like how this one catches early morning rays of sunshine. Last year I forced Hyacinths indoors and wish I'd repeated it this season. I guess there was no need since everything has come early this year.
Sweet little lantern bells of native Kinnikinick. I've spread this hardy ground cover throughout both the front and back gardens and in shade and sun. It seems to do best with a bit of shade but thrives in either condition. I haven't spotted any berries on any of the plants but it's supposed to get them fall and winter.
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The photos are wonderful!
Blue has always a rarity amongs flowers. That makes them so special ... ~bangchik
Looking like spring in your garden. What pretty blues! I bet the hyacinths smell so good. It will be a while here yet but I am looking forward to some spring blooms.
Pretty pics....I have never went out of my way to plant pansies but they are definitely a nice surprise when they pop up unexpectably. I love the hyacinths...they smell incredible.
I love those blues! I have not seen Kinnikinick before. The flowers remind me of Blueberry flowers.
I am so envious of all the beautiful blooms you have. I still see snow through my windows. Hopefully, soon I will see something!
Eileen
I don't know why or how I have missed your gardens but I found you again.
I love those hyancinths and ooohhh they smell so good. I kept mine in this year and it did beautifully. I posted "watching the hyacinth bloom".
I could practically smell your cutie pie pansy flower's gentle sweetness. Hyacinth are not quite so humble but equally alluring in the fragrance department. It's so nice to see the garden perk up, isn't it?
Love the electric blues of spring. I used to turn up my nose at pansies, but they are just so cute! We have kinnickinnick native here in Alaska as well and I started using it in the garden a few years ago to good effect.
Christine B.
I've been thinking about trying Kinnikinnick, it does have pretty little flowers. Your Astillbe is way ahead of mine, they are just popping up. Love the hyacinths too!
You always take such beautiful photos of your garden.
Hi Gardeness,
It looks like we've made it through another winter. Your blooms and new growth are a welcome sight. I love pansies because they have such a long bloom time for me, and because of their early spring blooms.
I'm glad you visited my blog. Thanks for the nice comments about our grandson and dog. I bet your guy is getting big.
I think that pansy might be 'Ultima Morpho' - do you know if it is? My mom gave me some of that name that look very similar, and they still reseed in my parking strip many years later. So nice! I am a sucker for pansies and violas but don't go out of my way to plant them. They must appeal to kids on a tactile level too, so soft and velvety.
Everything looks great here! My hyacinth didn't perform at all this year..First year with Columbine, so we will see how that does...
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