Monday 10 April 2017

Auriculas

Every year I have a tussle to keep my auricula plants alive, but round about now, as they come into flower, it all seems worth while!

None of my plants are named. I can say, looks a lot like 'Rowena', 'Ted Gibbs' or 'Old Dusty Miller' and so forth but can't claim anything more specific. The names of the different varieties amuse me because they sound so old fashioned.







In the garden the yellow flowers that herald spring are fading and my two favourite colours, white and blue, are taking over.



Although this large camellia is putting on a bit of a shout. I think it would be far better to be flowering  in the summertime with all the other reds and pinks!

10 comments:

  1. I have never grown auriculas, they sound difficult.

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    1. The problem that I have is with vine weevil grubs that arrive each year despite my dosing the pots with weevil killer. Other friends don't have this problem. Some auriculas are undemanding, others are tricky!

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  2. The shelving unit to hold beautiful plants is wonderful, as are the plants and flowers.

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    1. That fabulous shelving was a present from a friend. The pots wobble on the uneven base and I've to be careful not to have them fall over but it displays each plant beautifully.

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  3. I used to know the Latin and English names of many of my plants. It is not as easy anymore so I label them. It relieves me of stress when people ask.

    I love how you have set up your plants. You are about two weeks ahead of us, weather wise. We are still in the yellow stage.

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    1. I'm hopeless at names and seem also to be hopeless at keeping legible labels on my plants!

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  4. I love coming to your blog to see your flowers. Most people focus on veggies this time of year, and seeing all those beautiful colours brings me so much joy Rosemary! :)

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    1. Ah, Rain, I'm so pleased that you're enjoying my flowers. I started this blog so that I could share the pleasure that I get from my garden with others.

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  5. Hi, I recently discovered your blog.
    What a lovely carpet of flowers in your garden... I love the springtime but I am longing for some more sun now!
    Have wonderful gardendays, and you are most wecome to visit my blog!

    Ida

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    1. Hello Ida, and welcome. Like you I'm waiting for warmer weather. We have some sunshine but also cold winds and very chilly nights so tender plants (and me!) are still lurking inside.

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