There has been such a dramatic change in the weather this week. It is spring-like with a gentle breeze and warm sunny days. There is no frost in the forecast for at least the next 10 days.
The spring bloom display has begun. The daffodils, the crocuses and the snowdrops are full. There are some red buds appearing on the roses.
The late winter tasks are well underway. Most significant has been the pruning of beauty berry, Rose of Sharon, anise and vitex. Since they bloom on this years growth, this should bring out more blooms later in the year.
The hellebores have been hesitant to bloom for the last few weeks, but they have come out with many blooms in the last few days. The reliable more common one on the left is more abundant but the subtle shading of ‘Pink Frost’ on the right makes it my favorite.
The Crocus ‘Snow White’ was planted last year. One bloom appeared a week ago but another two blooms appeared yesterday. This is a small bloom but it is bright white and shows up well.
The Edgeworthia chrysantha (Paperbush) on the right is also a small group of blooms but really stands out with its egg yolk yellow color. This is one of my favorite shrubs because of its striking stem architectural shape.
The daffodil on the left is unnamed. It was done a good job of becoming established and has many clumps.
The daffodil on the right is ‘Lovelady’. I think. Whatever the name, it is a beauty.
No. This dahlia is not blooming now. I am posting it because of something I learned yesterday. A local nursery sells dahlia blooms (Stone Hollow Farmstead). They sell dahlia blooms and the my informant states it is not necessary to dig them up in the fall in our area. They will do well left in the ground and survive our winter very well.
I hope the weather is pleasant wherever you are and that you will be able to get out to enjoy your garden.
I will be posting tomorrow with the Six on Saturday group. Come check it out. Here is the website https://gardenruminations.co.uk.
Happy gardening.
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This close-up of your paperbush is very successful! Mine will open in a few weeks but it’s the first year so I don’t have any reference points.
A lovely selection. ‘Lovelady’ is especially pretty.
I really like the daffodil “Lovelady.” The two-colour ones are always so pretty!!
It is good to know your weather has settled now and your spring flowers are in bloom. What a lovely close-up of your Edgeworthia, too. That is one of my favorite winter shrubs, but ours was somehow damaged several winters ago and is slowly recovering. There are three tight buds at the moment. Such a beautiful fragrance when they bloom! Your post is such a beautiful reminder that spring will be upon us in Virginia here soon, and probably will unfold very quickly once the weather warms for more than a few hours at a time! <3
Happy Saturday! Even if it isn’t blooming now, that Dahlia is beautiful. I’m glad you’re having some nice weather. The temperatures are mild here in the Upper Midwest, too–we will be close to 60 here in S. Wisconsin on Monday. Our normal highs in mid-February are around 32. I’m not complaining, but it’s weird. Thanks for sharing your hints of spring. 🙂