As I was tidying up the garden, I came across this sweet little flower peering out of a pot under the hedge. This is Puschkinia scilliodes, named after the Russian botanist, Apollo Mussin-Pushkin. Why couldn't they have called it Apollo ? So much easier to spell.
And these are Crocus tomasinianus, now flowering in large clumps around the lawn. The squirrels didn't get them after all.
And then I came across a hybrid Crocus. As I was taking its photograph, the camera said 'blink detected.' Have you ever seen a crocus blink ? Neither have I, but the camera never lies, does it ?
And finally, I came across a white Viola Miracle flowering in a basket. These are a new strain of violet based on the old fashioned, sweetly scented varieties.
Needless to say, I didn't get much tidying up done, but there's always tomorrow.
How gorgeous is the Puschkinia scilliodes? Too beautiful and I love your crocuses. I wish we could grow them here :)
ReplyDeleteYour Apollo (I know that's wrong but it's much easier to type!!) is lovely, such a pretty and delicate colour and the little Viola is gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so pretty! That Puschkinia scilliodes is especially striking.
ReplyDeleteMost of those won't grow here, so I will enjoy them in your photos.
Spring flowers are just so pretty. I try to enjoy the flowers as much as I can, they are always so fleeting.
ReplyDeleteI love the white Viola....but then I have a passion for white flowers :)
Squill pops through our borders here and there,not that special stripy one though Your white Viola is a little beauty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blue and white flower in the top photo. The flowers of Spring are really magical.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers, especially the Puschkinia. Thanks for remembering your camera on your garden walks.
ReplyDeleteEach of these beauties has a touch of purple...so lovely! Spring offers so many gorgeous blooms to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteCieszę się, że Ty już widzisz te śliczne kwiatki, bo już je masz w ogródku. Ja muszę poczekać i dlatego z przyjemnością patrzę na zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam. *** I am glad that you no longer see these beautiful flowers, because I have them in the garden. I have to wait and be happy because I look at pictures. Yours.
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