Flower power

The plans for a great floral display are coming on well. I already have sowings of geraniums, sweet peas and lupins, which I started off a couple of weeks ago. Last  week I planted more seeds, some marigolds and mesembryanthemums, both in shades of yellow, and some zinnias, a variety called sunbow.  

 I was very taken with this plant on a visit to Broughton House in Kirkcudbright last summer (a lovely place to visit if you are ever in that part of Scotland). It's called cerinthe, so I hope to get some seedlings of this to give the garden a liitle je-ne-sais-quoi

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Unusual shades of flower and leaf, very eye-catching.

I've also got some bulbs and tubers to plant.....peonies, anemones and ranunculus asiaticus. If the latter look anything like these 2 ranunculus plants which were bought  last week I'll be delighted.

 And lots of dahlias, I can't get enough of them! 

My spring flowering clematis is about to open, so there will be some pictoral treats to look forward to, as it's a beauty.

Here it is just waiting to open.

This lovely tulip caught my eye today, 'Apricot Beauty'.

And this one,which I can't put a name to.

So many things blossoming everyday and so much to look forward too.:)

 

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[Jennyflipflops]

You've been busy. I can see how a visit to Broughton House would get you all inspired its such a lovely place. You'll be opening to the public yourself soon.