Chinese ground orchid

Flowers Then and Now

| Flower Roberts

What a difference twelve days makes in the garden this time of the year. My busy husband sent me some flower photos this morning. I took similar pictures while I was home in early April. Let’s compare them.

Bletilla striata had only one bloom per stalk.
Chinese Ground Orchid Bletilla

I dug up about half of this Ground Orchid while I was home and filled in the hole with good soil. It has really taken off blooming since then.

The iris row was all pink earlier.
Shipshape had only one open bloom but many buds then.
Persian Berry, Shipshape and Night Affair

The pink Persian Berry is a bully. The blue Ship Shape and deep purple Night Affair hold their own better than more timid growers like Little Much.

Gibralter had one open bloom two weekends ago.
The Flame Azalea ‘Gibralter’ always amazes me. It glows in bright sunshine. This photo was taken in morning. Its deep color looks saturated here.
This was the only bloom so I zoomed in on it.
Now, this Spiderwort is in full swing.

I have read that deer do not eat Spiderwort, but something eats the one in the front yard. This one is in the now bunniless, bunny yard. Safe from whatever eats the other one.

Every day is different once plants start growing and blooming. I inspect plants several times each day during spring.

I am happy Mr. Flower and Rose are enjoying our blooms at home. I appreciate seeing my flowers from afar.

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