All these garden bloggers bloom day meme exists but I could not find one today to participate. Then, I came across Jason's post in http://gardeninacity.wordpress.com">GardenInACity
. So, I also thought of posting what's blooming and happening in our garden. I am also feeling lazy to blog; I guess I am getting tired getting the garden (both front and back) ready. So, here they are:The sea of golden daffodils:
What is a yard without some weeds :-)? My favorite Dandellion and two other unknowns:
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Primrose and Hyacinth. Are primrose and primula same thing? They were called African primroses! The name suggested to me that they were annuals and were going to die. But, they not only survived but they survive buried deep under the snow and one of the first flowers to bloom. I simply love them because they look so insignificant, especially beside the majestic lavender bush, but their burgundy blooms are simply beautiful to my eyes:
I forgot what these are called. Apparently they are native of North-East!
A collection of perennials. I forgot what the middle two - the reddish pink and white ones -- are called. The other names that I remember are viola, mix-viola and English Daisies and Foresythia:
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We have the purple flowers one the vines going every where, but they are really pretty little flowers. I do not know what they are called. I have looked a few places, but still can not find the answer. They are taking over everything!
ReplyDeleteHi Erin, somebody once told me that they are vianca. Not sure though!
DeleteYour daffodils look gorgeous. And I love that Engiish daisy! What a cute little bloom! I also love all the blues you have in your garden. It's so wonderful to have spring finally starting to show up! The photo above the 9-bloom collage is of sedum. Don't you just love how their little leaves curl up? FYI, Carol at May Dreams Gardens hosts Garden Bloggers Bloom Day every 15th of the month. www.maydreamsgardens.com
ReplyDeleteHolley Garden: thank you. I actually found about that blog from either yours or someone else's blog. I participated at once :-). Yes, you are right - they are sedum. I completely forgot the name. Do you know apparently english daisies are considered weed in the Uk!! That's funny as we are planting them here for their beauties :-).
DeleteNice daffodils! And I like that you included a dandelion - I may do the same when mine start blooming. Perhaps it is worth recommending as a low maintenance perennial!
ReplyDeleteJason, thank you :-). I completely agree about dandelion and it being low maintenance. Also, one can eat their leaves. Their bright yellow flower really brings joy to heart.
DeleteI think Primroses are the wild form of the more cultivated Primula. The blue flower 2nd after the Dandelion is Periwinkle (I think), the pink and the white next to the blue Pansy both look like they could possibly be Saxifrages. It's nice that things are moving on from the yellows of early Spring.
ReplyDeleteBridget, thank you :-). Hah! I get about primrose and primula then. It seems that people in the UK call them primula, while they are being called primroses most of the time here. It could be periwinkle as I heard that also before. Now I have to research on Saxifrages and see what plants they are. Thank You.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous set of blooms - so much going on. I agree the little purple/blue flower is vinca - periwinkle is the common name. Top row of the collage, middle and right is indeed Mossy Saxifraga. Those little daisies tend to be grown as annuals/bedding plants in northern areas of the UK - the lawn daisies are the weeds, but they are lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThe plant you tend to call primrose is the common name for Primula vulgaris, which we also call primrose and like yours come in a variety of colours. Other Primula tend to get their proper names, not that I know why, the only reason I can think of is that there are so many in the genus of Primula. I hope that helps you a little :)
Your row of Daffs is very refreshing and I don't grow Forsythia so can't give advice on pruning, sorry.
Happy Bloom Day x
Hi Angie, thank you :-). Is the northern area of the UK much colder? I am assuming so because here they are sold as perennials. If I had such flowers like lawn daisies, then I was never going to consider them as weeds :-). Thanks for the update on primrose and primula. Yes, there are indeed infinite varieties and color of primroses! I love them so much; I wish I could have all of them in my garden :-). Just being greedy.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful blooms and I especially love the hyacinths which is the picture below the dandelion. If grown without chemicals in the garden, the greens can be eaten before they flower. A great salad for Italians.
ReplyDeleteDonna, the garden -- both front and back -- is absolutely chemical free. I don't even buy commercial mulch because I don't know where those wood chips are coming from :-). Now, I can't tell you how much chemicals get in from the neighbors as everybody here is determined to use chemicals - pesticide and what not -- everywhere.
DeleteLove all your spring flowers, great to see things are moving along, it has been a slow start over here too but finally we are getting some warmer weather. Have a great week-end, take care, Helene.
ReplyDeleteChe bel blog! Lo seguirò con piacere! Coltivi delle piante molto simili alle mie :)
ReplyDeleteYou have wonderful blooms, and that roundish red flowers near the pansies are so awesome, what is that? Bloggers are not only expressing themselves, they are also informing the whole world of the vegetation growing in their parts of the world. So please don't get tired of posting, we are delighted by plants alien to us. Thanks.
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