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Muscari
The grape hyacinth, as Muscari are commonly known. Really do resemble little bunches of grapes, but they are not in fact related to the traditional hyacinth. True Blue The intense blue of these little bulbs, is incredible. In gardening terms, any flower that’s a shade of purple, is classed as blue. These bulbs are true blue. The majority of our blue muscari, our planted in the woodland border. They seem to tolerate partial shade very well. You don’t find many properly blue flowers. Here I have two together, with the Brunnera in the background. At this time of year, the deep blue is ideal for setting off yellows of primulas…
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Snakes Head Fritillary – ‘Fritillaria meleagris’
If you like something unusual in your garden. Then look no further than the snake’s-head fritillary. They are actually a native wildflower, widely naturalised across Britain. But for those that haven’t seen them before, they cause quite a stir. Resembling a Snakes Head Before their bell-shaped flowers open, they really resemble a snakes head. Poised and slightly menacing. Extraordinary Pattern That’s before you examine the pronounced patternation. Which is also very similar to snake skin. The flowers are literally chequered all over. Dark maroon with tiny checks of the palest pink, and sometimes white. Really quite stunning! White ones too! They do also come in white, but they don’t have…
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Crocus – The First Vibrant Colour Of The Year
And this week’s favourite flower is…. The crocus! I’m so fickle, my favourite flower changes as I walk around the garden. It’s more tricky at this time of year though, as there’re a lot less to choose from. My favourite can last up to a week! Crocus – They lit my gardening fire! The humble little crocus bulb, was the first plant I ever payed money for. When I started to create my first little garden, with virtually no plant knowledge. Lots of generous gardeners gave me all sorts of plants. Things that they’d split from their own gardens. It was autumn, and in those days, there wasn’t the choice…
