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This is Iris reticulata 'Pauline', bulbs bought at the Natural Gardener in December. I used to grow several varieties of this iris in Illinois but haven't seen one in flower since 1999. Somehow it feels like a symbol of hope on this historic day.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Iris reticulata 'Pauline'
This little beauty might not make it until Garden Bloggers Bloom Day on the 15th so I took its photo even though the light was already gone from that bed. What a surprise to see a new flower after last night's 20ºF! The prediction for tonight is 24ºF - then no more hard freezes for a while.
This is Iris reticulata 'Pauline', bulbs bought at the Natural Gardener in December. I used to grow several varieties of this iris in Illinois but haven't seen one in flower since 1999. Somehow it feels like a symbol of hope on this historic day.
This is Iris reticulata 'Pauline', bulbs bought at the Natural Gardener in December. I used to grow several varieties of this iris in Illinois but haven't seen one in flower since 1999. Somehow it feels like a symbol of hope on this historic day.
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Nice color on the blossom; really surprised to see it blooming during these cold nights!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gal! She's worthy of anything she desires this summer - extra water, a little afternoon shade in August - whatever she wants. What a sweet surprise.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, that's gorgeous! I hope tonight is the last of the hard freezes for both of us!
ReplyDeleteHow neat! I love it.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful. Your forecast sounds just like ours - 23 tonight and warmer weather all next week.
ReplyDeleteAh, lovely...I don't expect to see MY irises for some time yet, as we have 3-6 foot snowdrifts everywhere on our property. Maybe by May....
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting! It's a very small iris, but intense in color. Think I'd better go unplug the birdbath fountain before we sink down below freezing again.
ReplyDeleteAnnie
I love those Iris reticulata and will start looking for signs of mine in a few weeks as the ice melts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet reminder that spring is on its way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bloom. Definitely a harbinger of spring.
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