Showing posts with label bulbs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bulbs. Show all posts
18 June 2014
09 June 2009
Before & After - Alliums
These decorative alliums (onions) are new to my garden this year, planted as bulbs last fall. They didn't get as tall as I expected, but perhaps next year. We'll see.
Alliums in various stages of bloom
After the purple flowers fade, these green orbs appear.
The green-headed orbs are beginning to lean as the stalks yellow. I cut one and it's doing well in a vase with other cut flowers. I'm wondering if with enough time the green orbs will develop into bulbs that can be planted. That would be rad given how pricey the large decorative alliums can be.
Alliums in various stages of bloom
After the purple flowers fade, these green orbs appear.
The green-headed orbs are beginning to lean as the stalks yellow. I cut one and it's doing well in a vase with other cut flowers. I'm wondering if with enough time the green orbs will develop into bulbs that can be planted. That would be rad given how pricey the large decorative alliums can be.
30 March 2009
Signs of Spring
The crocus are gone, and in their place the daffodils and tulips are popping up. Depending on the variety and placement, these two Spring bulbs may bloom together or weeks apart.
My lollilop tulips (on the sidewalk strip) are blooming well though the stems are stunted. They should be about 4 inches tall. I blame snowpocalypse.
Of course, if it's tulips you love and the Willamette Valley is closer than Holland, you can't pass up the Woodburn Tulip Festival. March 25 to April 26. The link provided points to one farm, but there are several. Pick one you like, or drive around for free.
My lollilop tulips (on the sidewalk strip) are blooming well though the stems are stunted. They should be about 4 inches tall. I blame snowpocalypse.
Of course, if it's tulips you love and the Willamette Valley is closer than Holland, you can't pass up the Woodburn Tulip Festival. March 25 to April 26. The link provided points to one farm, but there are several. Pick one you like, or drive around for free.
28 February 2009
Crocus unfurled
Pushing the Middlesex reference firmly from my mind, I do like a little crocus.
These lemon/butter yellow crocii were planted very late in '08, after Thanksgiving maybe, hmm... not sure. **That's why I'm doing a garden journal** I'm happy to see them thrive despite the late start and the Christmas snowpocalypse.
But, then, I've always heard a hard freeze is good for bulbs. Shrug. Perhaps the daffodils and tulips will lend more evidence in the next few weeks.
I planted these crocii near groups first planted in October '07. Those first groups are bright yellow with maroon stripes. I plant yellow in memory of a college acquaintance who died under mysterious circumstances during the '92 "No on 9" campaign. That fall, we planted yellow crocus all over the Reed College campus, and in the spring they bloomed for him. They still do.
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