Monday, May 26, 2014

Weird, or not

A first-time-blooming for me, rather tiny but still impressive.
It's also got a nice leaf pattern.

I keep it in a small pot, on the balcony, and it overwintered there. I am not sure how cold it can get.

But I already lost an Aristolochia kewensis... so I am not sure how much risk to take next winter.





Tiny, tiny Lilium... but so cute!

Yes, it's Lilium martagon.
It is one of the tiniest I've got.
Likes a rather shady spot.























Saxifraga stolonifera - gorgeous for shade

One of the cutest ever (leaf, flower, overall impression) is Saxifraga stolonifera.
I have to admit, it's in one of those spots, you know it's there, you don't tend to it too often, and once in a while you remember and just pass by to see what is going on.
I have to get out of the yard, out in the street, and peek through the fence bars if I want to take some pictures.
But it's thriving, despite the neglect.
Sun never shines there, I never water... but...




Delphinium - taller than ever!

Finally!
I can say I have some really nice, tall Delphinium in my garden.
All mostly blue... but it's my favorite color. So...

Here's the bunch!


























And some close-ups!




IRIS

I've always been amazed with the color variety in the Iris world.
And the fragrance...

Here's the tall ones