As many bloggers in many locales have mentioned, we've had a seesaw of weather since February--back and forth between record warmth and bitter cold. This reveals (even more dramatically than in a "normal" season) how hardy the late winter/early spring bloomers can be.
A few days ago, I picked these flowers in the morning when the temps were much below freezing; they were sadly plopped to the ground. Soon after, in vases, they seemed happier. They're still going strong today.
This Hellebore (Helleborus orientalis) is the anchor of the group.
The Daffodils (Narcissus) include large-cupped...
...and curly lace varieties.
When I picked it, this bloom was frozen in its partial unfurling.
About a day later, it was nearly fully open, bright, and perky.
They make a "welcome spring" statement in the family room--way up high where the cat and dog can't reach them. And our extended forecast is looking much better, too. :)
I'm linking in with Cathy's "In a Vase on Monday" meme, over at Rambling in the Garden. Head on over to see all the creative arrangements and beautiful combinations.
Happy Easter and Happy Spring!
I love the display, it creates the ability to see all the details. wonderful deep colored hellebore. Happy Spring! Amelia
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring, Amelia! Yes, the Hellebore and the other flowers seem happy together in their arrangement and spot. :)
DeleteOh how lovely are these, Beth! The matching bottles in different colourways are so effective - thanks for sharing them and your pretty spring blooms
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cathy. The little bud vases are fun for highlighting individual stems, and they offer some flexibility. Happy Spring!
DeleteBeautiful, I love the bottles as well as the flowers. :-)
ReplyDeleteCarla
They are fun little vases, aren't they? Time to pick more flowers after the snow melts...sigh.
DeleteThat is such a sweet way to present them. They look like a family standing for a portrait. (Perhaps the Hellebore is the family pet?)
ReplyDeleteSeesaw weather I have read can be brutal for plants, especially roses. Hope your spring is gorgeous anyway!
Ah, I like that...a pet Hellebore. ;-) Yes, the seesaw weather is making all of us crabby--the plants and the people. LOL.
DeleteI love your "rescued" flowers, Beth! They look very happy in their bottles and I'm sure they add cheer to your day too.
ReplyDeleteThey have been wonderful, Kris. Now we have more snow, so any outdoor blooms are buried. Hopefully it will melt fast. Argh.
DeleteWell those flowers have certainly recovered from being frozen Beth. Such colourful bottles too and I love your lamp š
ReplyDeleteYes, they lasted quite a while. Now I need to pick more...after the snow melts. Yuck.
DeleteThey certainly do make a welcome statement. Glad you could rescue them. I may have to do the same again this week if the weather worsens.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are fun. Now we're getting loads of snow--maybe the biggest snowfall of the season. Oh well, it will melt fast...I hope.
DeleteHah! Now when you're in your family room do you get the feeling you're being watched? Kinda looks that way to me :)
ReplyDeleteTee hee. I hadn't though of that. Now I'll have a different perspective. :)
DeleteThey're beautiful, Beth! I'm impressed with how nicely that one formerly frozen daff recovered!
ReplyDeleteYes, I was surprised, too. Usually, we have colder weather in February and March, so the plants don't bloom so early. Strange, strange weather this year.
DeleteThey still look lovely, just a little worse for wear. Amazing they thawed out so nicely. Our weather is up and down. Today 80, tomorrow and the rest of the week barely 50. Nothing below 36 forecasted, thankfully.
ReplyDeleteThe extreme variation is rough. I'm glad you're not facing the below freezing stuff. We had 70s on some days in February, a relatively mild March, and now snow in early April. It's difficult, especially with so many things blooming early.
DeleteA lovely taste of spring for you, and well done for rescuing them! Some flowers are tougher than we think!
ReplyDeleteThat is so true, Cathy! The early spring plants and blooms are so tough.
DeleteYour rescued blooms are so cheerful. Who doesn't love a warm house on a bitter cold day? They seemed to know they had been saved and repaid your effort with cheerful smiles.
ReplyDeleteJeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
That's a sweet way to describe it, Jeannie. They certainly cheer up a room. :)
DeleteDaffodils are always cheery, even in the rain!
ReplyDeleteThat's so true. I hope they'll still bloom after the snow melts. And I hope the snow will melt fast!
DeleteSuch beautiful blooms and I love the colored bottles!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to play around with the little bottle set during the growing season. :)
DeleteAmazing that your flowers can revive from frozen!
ReplyDeleteYes, they sure are tough plants and blooms!
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