The star bloomer in my garden right now is this, Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Nanjing Gold'. As you can see it's popular with more than just people (lower right-hand middle)...
(bumble bee butt...)
And that thing, whatever it is.
I finally broke down and bought this plant for it's huge leaves, but this time of year it's all about the flowers.
However the orange flowering version, Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Akebono’, I bought solely for the flowers. It's always a couple of weeks behind 'Nanjing Gold'.
Grevillea victoriae 'Murray Queen'
The Euphorbia rigida are really starting to shine.
All of my plants are volunteers. They plant themselves well.
Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow'
Still a week or two away from maximum flower but I'm enjoying them right now.
Arctostaphylos densiflora ‘Sentinel’
Arctostaphylos x 'Austin Griffiths'
Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Harmony'
I couldn't bear the idea of not having the sweet scent of Hyacinth nearby, so I bought a container of planted bulbs at our "everything store"...
Indeed the fragrance is divine, and I love the green outlined buds before they open.
Jasminum nudiflorum
Here's a surprise! The Leucadendron 'Jester' I recently bought at Cistus is blooming.
Okay yes, I admit – not a bloom. But I had to share the fabulous berries on the Aucuba japonica ‘Longifolia’...
This is such an amazing plant, it deserves more love than it gets.
Time to wrap up this post, let's do it with some Hellebores. Helleborus argutifolius
Helleborus x ballardiae Pink Frost
Helleborus x hybridus 'Jade Tiger'
It's my fav, as you could probably tell.
And with a nod to Cathy's "In a Vase on Monday" meme, which I'm not participating in this week I thought I would share a final Hellebore, one that I always cut and bring inside.
It's a long lost one, I've no idea what the name is – but it certainly doesn't go unappreciated...
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I always forget that euphorbias are winter bloomers. So many lovelies you have!
ReplyDeleteI always forget it's still winter.
DeleteHelleborus x ballardiae 'Pink Frost' looks like one of those newer upright hybrids - nice. And how lovely your Edgworthia flowers are; It never occurred to me that people might buy them for their foliage!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, no need to lay on the ground to see it's flowers. Re: the Edgeworthia this particular one has huge leaves, they're gorgeous.
DeleteI was wowed by the scent of Edgeworthia at the YGP Show (just about the only wow). They were all 'Nanjing Gold' but I much prefer 'Akebono'. Is it as fragrant? How perfect it would be cozying up to 'Murray Queen'.
ReplyDelete'Akebono' is fragrant but the plant is not as vigorous (in my experience).
DeleteOh my. Helleborus x hybridus 'Jade Tiger'. It's totally gorgeous. You have sent me on another search :)
ReplyDeleteYay! It's a good one.
DeleteThe photo of the Euphorbia with gravel and Agave ovatifolia is really good! Your 'Austin Griffiths' Manzanita is always a treat to see, too, and beautiful Hellebores. 7 years, eh? I started in April '09--huh. I guess our affection for plants is not a passing fancy.
ReplyDeleteNope, we're in it for the long haul! Are you going to the Fling this year?
DeleteYou've got a lot of nice blooms! I especially like the Arctostaphylos densiflora.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSince I can't grow most of these things, I am enjoying just sitting back and oohing and aaahhing. That Hellebore you love, however, I could grow and I might really have to think about it as it's a real stunner.
ReplyDeleteIt changes to more of a greenish tone as it ages...very nice!
DeleteJade Tiger , what a knockout ! Your Manzanitas just keep getting more and more beautiful.I've wanted one for literally decades--but the spot still eludes me.
ReplyDeleteAh come on...take the plunge! Jade Tiger came from my visit to the O'Byrnes in Eugene. Have you been? Very much worth a visit!
DeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteMerci!
DeleteWow! Murray Queen is gorgeous! I hadn't realized how big the flower clusters get. Lots of great flowers here. This warm February is fantastic, isn't it? You and Peter made me fall for 'Ascot Rainbow'. I picked one up at the YGP show.
ReplyDeleteYou know since my straight Grevillea victoriae has only managed to throw out one or two flowers (ever) I didn't realize how much bigger the 'Murray Queen' flowers got until recently. Love this plant!
DeleteIt feels like spring with all of these blooms. Must remind myself that these are winter blooming plants. We're pretty lucky to live in such a mild climate.
ReplyDeleteWinter is over...it's spring!
DeleteThat agave & Euphorbia rigida photo is perfection.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy!
DeleteI hope my Euphorbia rigida look half that good when they grow up. I've yet to see flowers on my Leucadendron 'Jester' but I'm off to check them just in case I've missed something. A belated happy Bloom Day, Loree!
ReplyDeleteI like the way all your Arctostaphylos look, especially that bark! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely blooms, but I have to agree that the star is the Nanjing Gold - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I got a tiny little succulent for my birthday and it reminded me of your blog. I used to read it back in my Google Reader. Now I've bookmarked you so I can read you again :)
ReplyDeleteYour A. "Austin Griffiths' is spectacular. Could you share the name of the ground cover that you have below it? - Janet W
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet! It's Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' ... a REALLY great plant.
DeleteThank you kindly
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