How wonderful to be out working in the garden, once more on a daily basis. At last I have been able to start tidying all the detritus from the winter and the little bit that I have done makes such a difference. More and more flowers are opening each day, its a question now as to which ones I leave out of my SOS.
Corydalis solida.
I’ll start with Corydalis solida Beth Evans who is looking at her best at the moment. This one is in the woodland but I can see her from the sitting room among all the narcissus pseudonarcissus.
This is the species, Corydalis solida which is seeding about beautifully on the slope leading into the woodland. Some seedlings come up this colour some are pink and look very like Beth Evans.
At the far side of the woodland is Corydalis solida George Baker which I have nestled in amongst the roots of a horse chestnut tree, he seems very happy there.
Hamamelis mollis Pallida
My Hamamelis mollis Pallida is now in full flower in the woodland and looking rather pretty.
Fritillaria meleagris.
It’s that time of year again, time for Fritillaria meleagris to shine in the woodland. The snowdrops have all gone over, the Narcissus pseudonarcisus are flowering everywhere but waiting in the wings are the snakeshead fritillaries. Quite a few are now open so must get rusty pheasant ready on guard duty although I haven’t heard Mr. P for a long time!
Narcissus.
Narcissus Sailboat is shining out of a dark corner in the back garden, but not as many this year as previously unfortunately.
Keeping company with Sailboat is N. Jetfire, very bright, you can’t miss it.
Anemone blanda.
Also nestled in amongst the chestnut tree roots are a few Anemone blanda, they have all come white from a mixed packet, must buy some different colours.
Scilla sibirica.
I showed the first Scilla to open on the scree, but now so many more are flowering, I can see where they have seeded as they are such a lovely bright blue, only tiny but they pack a punch!
Chionodoxa forbesii.
I must have planted some blue Chionodoxa last year, but only one or two have appeared this year. They are tiny compared with the C.Pink Giant that I showed you last week, must plant more on the scree.
General view.
This is the view of the woodland from the archway in the back garden. The snowdrops are nearly all over so the white has gone and Narcissus pseudonarcissus have taken over. This is the right hand end of the woodland, the left part is where the snakeshead fritillaries are and be the next area to be covered with flowers. You can see pink Corydalis Beth Evans in the centre.
There we have it for this week, more flowers opening each day and a few photos will be kept for next week.We have no sunshine at the moment, just thick cloud cover, but you never know, I think I’ll be able to get out and clear more dead stuff away and prune a few more plants. Please visit Jim to see more plants flowering at the moment.
How wonderful to be to the point where you must select which plants/garden happenings to leave out. We’re a bit behind you, but spring is beginning to make an appearance here, too. Your Corydalis collection is lovely. I’ve never grown them, but I love them. Your view of the mixed plantings at the woodland edge is lovely!
Our winters are quite mild compared to yours, just wetter! Corydalis Beth Evans is about 20 yrs old, but the lilac one only about 5 yrs but it seeds around, so I have more lilac ones and also some seeds come up just like Beth Evans Glad you like the photo of the woodland, my favourite part of the garden at the moment.
Your corydalis is way ahead of mine. Beautiful!
Glad you like it Skyler, I think it is rather pretty too!
Snap with the Chionodoxa! Corydalis solida Beth Evans is very pretty. There used to be SoSer who specialised in Corydalis. I really must look into planting one some day.
I have found them so easy in my woodland setting Graeme. The lilac one seeds around so I always make sure it has a nice mulch of leaf mould to seed into, then wait and see what colour the seedlings turn out to be.
Lovely to see all your spring flowers Pauline. I love dainty little ‘Sail Boat’. The snake’s head frits seem early this year.
I agree Liz, I’m sure the snakeshead fritillaries used to be an April flower, but is now getting earlier.
The corydalis is truly an original and eye-catching flower. Lovely in shady corners
I agree Fred, I’m starting to move the seedlings into other shady areas that I have. They soon disappear when flowering is over, but it is always nice to see them come back each spring.
Several of us have been showing Corydalis, the come up so quickly and are soon gone, but absolutely stars for that short period. Your narcissi are also very beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Corydalis does seem to be a favourite this week Noelle, I’m not surprised as it is such a lovely plant. Lovely time of year when everything is popping up.