Red Tulips Signal Spring

Last month, the tips of spring bulbs 

and snowdrops pushed through the frozen soil.

Today, red tulips signal Spring.

Gobsmacked.

Euphorbia Martinii Ascot-A Stellar Performance

Euphorbia Martinii Ascot Rainbow

Rhododendron Fantastica

My regard and awe for this botanical specimen has doubled.

Stands up to frigid temperatures and its colour goes from 

bright to brilliant.  

This perennial first caught my attention last summer...

 http://gardenexuberance.com/2012/05/very-vegas.html#.UXVQ8II1FLo

Botanical Fireworks!

Diane Witch Hazel (Hamamelis x Intermedia 'Diane')

Diane is causing a stir in the neighbourhood-

A winter blooming shrub.

 

 

Snowdrops and Beehives

Snowdrops (Galanthus)

A cherished beehive is recycled back to the Earth.

Lost and Found...

Fierce Fantastica

Rhododendron Fantastica

Rhodo Fantastica emerging from a long winter.

She will be even more Fantastica when she blooms in May.