Our weather since last Wednesday's snow has been chilly, rainy and windy. That means that everything that was beginning to put on its spring show shut down. Last night's overnight low was in the mid-20 degrees F. (-3.88°C.) and I haven't gone out to see what kind of effect that may have had. So these two little bouquets showcase the very first blooms from the garden, picked before the weather turned last week. I'm hoping they are not the last of these particular harbingers of Spring.
BLUE VIOLET MIX
Iris reticulata 'J.S. Dijt' or 'Harmony' and Chionodoxa. I planted the Iris but the Chionodoxa came on their own and are rapidly taking over the garden. Mark likes them but I am not a fan.
RED VIOLET COMBO
Crocus tomasinianus, a few stems of Galanthus 'Magnet' with its long drooping pedicil, a bloom of very hot pink Hepatica nobilis. The Hellebore is an unknown and the Iris is I. histrioides 'George..
It is exciting to cut flowers from my own garden enabling me to re-join my favorite meme, In a Vase on Monday. This long-running Monday magnet is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Hop on over to see her vase and contributions from around the globe.
Yikes, that's cold for April. Both vases are lovely and full of spring's promise. Fingers crossed for their sisters still in the frigid garden.
Posted by: Peter/Outlaw | Monday, April 15, 2019 at 08:55 AM
White hellebores with picotee edges are my favorite kind, and although double blooms rarely appeal, in this case they really enhance the effect. That hepatica's way more effective indoors; good move to bring in some blooms. Hang in there!
Posted by: Nell | Monday, April 15, 2019 at 10:31 AM
Oh that chionodoxa is such a pretty colour - I was looking for some white amidst the purple iris! And that hellebore is gorgeous! You must be delighted to have managed to pick the contents before the weather turned cold again 😊
Posted by: Cathy | Monday, April 15, 2019 at 10:50 AM
Your little arrangements are very pretty, Linda. I'm with Mark on the Chionodoxa. I'm sorry your garden's been caught in a serious weather whiplash and I certainly hope your plants will find a way to spring back. (Pun intended.)
Posted by: Kris P | Monday, April 15, 2019 at 04:41 PM
I love both of your vases, may there be many more ahead...
Posted by: Loree / danger garden | Monday, April 15, 2019 at 10:49 PM
Love those irises and the Chionodoxa certainly are pretty in your vase. Glad spring is visible here and there for you.
Posted by: Susie | Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 06:57 PM
The Iris Reticulata in my garden is just now blooming too. They are such short lived blooms here. Yours look pretty in a vase.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Friday, April 19, 2019 at 06:07 AM