I’m so glad that I took my photos for this week’s six on Thursday when we had a lovely day, yesterday was pouring rain all day long. The garden did appreciate it, it was certainly needed and I’m sure I’ll see the benefit of it later. Already the garden is looking different, loads of lovely new leaves sprouting everywhere, all of different shades of green, gold and purple. New flowers as well as some old ones are appearing, so lets get on with this week’s selection.
I’ll start with the quince by the back door which has been flowering on and off since last November, I think it is at it’s peak now, once the leaves appear the flowers seem to stop.
The Berberis by the garage is getting rather tall, I think someone needs to trim it back once flowering is over.
My little double flowered Prunus glandulosa alba plena, up by the pergola is looking lovely at the moment.
The flowers really are so pretty, lovely little double pom poms.
English bluebells brightening up a corner of the woodland.
A red cowslip which seems to be spreading nicely.
New growth on Pieris Forest Flame is as good as any flower.
It has poured down overnight and the patio is flooded once more. Also the wind is lashing all the trees and new growth from the ends of branches is ending up all over the lawn, not a pretty sight. Hopefully it will all calm down soon and everyone will be able to enjoy their Easter weekend.
More spring flowers and blossom can be found with Jim at Garden Ruminations, do pay him a visit.
There is no stopping the garden now, after the rain boosted it on. Lovely prunus and you are right about the forest flame, a real show stopper.
Everything is coming on so quickly Gill, new foliage everywhere. I have another little Prunus, this time a pink one which will be about 2 weeks later than the white one, hope the blossom doesn’t get too battered by the rain!
The flowers of Prunus glandulosa are incredibly beautiful!
Do you eat quinces every year? Jam or jelly? something else?
Happy Easter pauline .
Glad you like the Prunus Fred, very pretty flowers and the shrub doesn’t seem to grow too tall.The quince is a Chaenomeles, so just an ornamental variety planted by the previous people here, I do occasionally get one or two fruits though which I cook with other fruit as it tastes better that way!
The quince blossom is lovely. I often admire a red variety on the way into town – it seems to flower for ages. Great photo of the bluebells illuminated in the sunshine. It seems to be a bit brighter here now after a damp morning.
Thanks Graeme, it flowers for such a long time over the winter so well worth its place by the back door. Our rain stopped eventually during the afternoon and the sun even came out in the evening, more forecast for tomorrow though.
That Quince is really pretty…well, all the plants are, but you really caught my interest with those blooms at the beginning. Love the Cowslip flowers,, too. Happy “Six”!
Thank you Beth, I think the shrub is having its final fling before having a rest for the summer! Hope you have a good weekend.
The Quince is beautiful. I’ve been looking at one named ‘Scarlet Storm’. Though it’s late to buy a spring-flowering shrub, I might get a few flowers if I hurry. It’s a plant I’ve never grown, but seeing yours today seems to have convinced me. The blossom on your Prunus alba plena, is gorgeous too! The rain finally ended here about lunchtime, and although it should be dry tomorrow, more is on the way for Monday, which is a shame for those on holiday. Have a good Easter Weekend, Pauline!
I can’t take any credit for the quince Catherine, it was planted by the previous people, but it has been wonderful each winter for 35 yrs now! Keeping it trimmed as a hedge seems to make it flower all winter.The little Prunus is a lovely little shrub and the flowers being double seem to last a long time and stand up to the weather better.
The colour of your quince is lovely. I have only ever seen the red and white varieties. And the double flowering blossom is also a delight. I am surprised that blossom has hung on given the rain and wind we have had recently! But I saw a lovely cherry tree in full bloom last Wednesday.
Glad you like it Jude, it certainly earns it’s space when it flowers for so long. I think the Prunus flowers can stand up to the weather better than single flowers being double, also it is in a fairly sheltered spot.