Yes, Julie, it really has been mild. We have dipped below freezing several times, but then it’s warmed up to spring-like temps. We were above 70F/21C for the past week.
I’ve just heard on the news our December is milder than this years May, although that was 2 degrees down on normal. For anyone still doubting Climate change, they cannot be a gardener.
Oh I love the blue ones! Is this unusual for them to be growing (and blooming) at this time of year? I planted mine last fall so they came up in spring.
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Well this is a very early but beautiful surprise Susie, you must be having very mild weather there like us.
Yes, Julie, it really has been mild. We have dipped below freezing several times, but then it’s warmed up to spring-like temps. We were above 70F/21C for the past week.
I’ve just heard on the news our December is milder than this years May, although that was 2 degrees down on normal. For anyone still doubting Climate change, they cannot be a gardener.
Lovely, I have one deep blue one flowering, but the plants are all growing well so I’m hopeful that there will be more in the new year.
Oh I love the blue ones! Is this unusual for them to be growing (and blooming) at this time of year? I planted mine last fall so they came up in spring.
This is early but I have had the deep pink one in flower from the end of January.
Stunning. I ‘pinned’ it so I can remember when looking for new plants. 🙂
Lovely, and a perfect subject for Wordless Wednesday! 🙂
Soooo beautiful! Still blooming in your garden? I usually see them bloom in late spring or early summer, not late autumn.
Really takes your breath, such an amazing macro shot.
Absolutely beautiful!
I love the way that the petals are so delicate that you can see through them to the petals beneath. Beautiful.
Thanks Malc.