Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Nanjing Gold'
Such a little "Charlie Brown" shrub...
Acacia pravissima
One of the descriptions I read about the blooms on this Bocconia frutescens said “The flowers are not showy”…ya, you can say that again! I think this is as good as it’s gonna get.
The sure to be “showy” flowers of the Clianthus puniceus haven’t made an appearance yet, still I’m loving every minute of their development.
The Pieris japonica seems extra fragrant this year.
Arctostaphylos x ‘Austin Griffiths'
Arctostaphylos densiflora ‘Sentinel’
How about a couple Euphorbia? Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow'…
This the best year yet for 'Ascot Rainbow' as it’s getting more sun since the huge Rhody came out last spring. Euphorbia amygdaloides var. Robbiae
Euphorbia characias wulfenii, not quite there yet…
This plant is slated for removal just as soon as it’s bloomed (or whenever I feel like it). It’s time to allow the Callestemon behind it to have free reign, and besides the euphorbia is getting a little old and knarly at its base.
Euphorbia rigida…
Still loving this one!
Not flowers but I had to share the fabulous seeds on the Fatsia japonica. It’s a bumper crop this year.
The many blooms on Grevillea juniperina ‘Lava Cascade’ are just starting to open.
And Grevillea ‘Poorinda Leane’ is really putting on a show!
Finally the hellebores… H. foetidus and H. x ballardiae Pink Frost
Helleborus argutifolius
A combo shot of Helleborus argutifolius along with my little purple unknown Hellebore.
I’ve moved this thing twice within the last month (to get it out of the way of a project) and it’s rewarded me with another bloom. I think it’s happy to finally be getting a little attention!
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You make me want an Edgeworthia SO badly. Gorgeous blooms!
ReplyDeleteAnd you should have one...why not?
DeleteAnother hellebore bloom after transplanting it twice? That's such a treat! Your spring garden blooms are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat poor little plant is such a survivor, hopefully it will be happy in it's new home.
DeleteOh so envious! My gardens are brown with one tiny little bloom... but I have hope in my heart for more!
ReplyDeleteAnd I suspect your hope will be richly rewarded soon!
DeleteIt's well and truly spring already in your garden Loree, and it's only just begun...
ReplyDeleteI think we're all holding our breath here in Portland. Our springs have been so wet and cold the last few years, this is an amazing treat. Will it last?
Delete"Charlie Brown" shrub indeed! :)
ReplyDeleteHellebores don't really do it for me, but that unknown purple one might be tipping me toward "gotta grow".
How I wish I could grow Grevillea though...
I've always wondered how people get so worked over hellebores, they are lovely but not AMAZING. Maybe it's the pent up winter stress. Grevillea though...those I can't get enough of.
DeleteYour zone 8 and my zone 8 are sooooo different! What a wonderful post of things mostly exotic for me.
ReplyDeleteHa! Yep...a number is just a number isn't it?
DeleteI'm so happy to see your Grevillea flowers, maybe mine will start flowering soon. I keep seeing Edgeworthia on a lot of blogs, I think maybe I need one. I love that orange one!
ReplyDeleteDoes your grevillea have buds Alison? I do agree, you need an edgeworthia.
DeleteFunny how some of the prettiest and largest blooms emerge on the Charlie Brown shrubs. Most of the blooms look so unique to me because we don't see those plants around here much.
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the best parts of bloomday isn't it? Seeing things that don't bloom in your area?
DeleteWow! I've just fallen in love with that Arctostaphylos densiflora. I had never heard of this before - it's gorgeous. Obviously an acid lover judging by those flowers!!
ReplyDeleteI should have included it's common name, Manzantia...does that ring any bells?
DeleteLooking fabulous as always Loree! Grevilla 'Lava Cascade' is on my list! Aren't euphorbias wonderful? Ascot Rainbow is becomming one of my favorites. That gorgeous foliage 365 days a year? Who could ask for anything more?
ReplyDeleteMy little 'Ascot Rainbow' has struggled for years, I'm hoping this is it's year!
DeleteLove that purple hellebore, but you have so many beautiful plants in bloom. I am off to look up Arctostaphylos since I have never heard of them before, which is also why I love GBBD!
ReplyDeleteI love the name of your blog Janet!
DeleteLove the photos!!!! Charlie Brown hahaha I say that about plants too. I love the Grevillea. Awesome plant. And that purple Hellebore... beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping that little Charlie takes on a better form this year.
DeleteI must be in a cold pocket here, all my plants are so behind in the blooming! My Charlie Brown died the first winter I planted it , drat!
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm sorry Linda, was it one of the really bad winters? I've not heard of edgeworthia being risky.
DeleteI think it is totally inconsiderate of you to show Akebono until it is available on the other side of the continent.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry Les! If I see a little one that's shipable do you want me to let you know?
DeleteBeautiful! Now I think I need a ‘Akebono’ to match my orange house.
ReplyDeleteOh but maybe it would blend and you wouldn't see it? Maybe in front of a nice green bunch of foliage though...oh that would pop!
DeleteOh yeah! Makes up for yet another drive-by T or C today, the land of scalloped concrete rings around all 3 plants int he front yard.
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DeleteGreat color on your Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow'! You have a wonderful collection of Hellebores too! Maybe March will continue to treat us nicely? Happy GBBD! Cheers, Jenni
ReplyDeleteOh Jenni I hope so...more nice March weather would be wonderful.
DeletePieris is one I thought I would have for March but it's a no-go so far. One of my favorite local nurseries opens to day. I think I'll take a ride and see what they've got for Hellebores-maybe one of those sweet 'Pink Frost'. Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeleteYay for nursery visits! I hope you find a few nice things, which of course you'll share on your blog. I would have never bought that 'Pink Frost' not with so many great green, yellow, and dark ones available. It was a gift from a nursery at a presentation I went to a couple of years ago, I have grown rather attached to it.
DeleteEuphorbias take the cake this time of year! I love them! Especially your Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow,' looooooove!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the time of year where EVERYWHERE all around town euphorbia are busting out in their chartreuse glory. I love it.
DeleteWhat awesome looking plants! They seem very exotic to my Zone 6a eyes. ^_~ Happy Bloom Day!
ReplyDeleteEdgeworthia chrysantha ‘Akebono’ ...is this the common name thry are lovely do thye get leaves or green thingss haha
ReplyDeleteI have to look for that peachy Grevillea - it's wonderful. I'd also love to have the Pieris japonica but I've already tried zonal denial there 2x without success.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I think you have the knack to grow just about anything. What a splendid bloom day.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I was going to ask you if you've tried growing acacia before and I see now that you have... and it's blooming. When I was in L.A. I really liked Acacia boormanii, so I may give it a try here.
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