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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2014, 04:59:35 PM »
Very nice Adonis, Eddy.  8)
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2014, 05:38:28 PM »
Brief window of decent weather here so ventured out with camera:

1. This clump of Iris unguicularis is very floriferous at present, probably due to mild weather.
2. Helleborus x glandorfii seems to be a good "doer" and has been flowering for some time.
3. Helleborus niger 'Potter's Wheel', somewhat muddy after all the rain.
4. Helleborus 'Walberton's Rosemary' has also been in flower for some time and also seems to be enjoying the weather.
5. Helleborus argutifolius 'Silver Lace'
« Last Edit: January 08, 2014, 05:42:41 PM by johnralphcarpenter »
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2014, 05:41:17 PM »
One more, Helleborus abschaticus, like all the Hellebores receiving too much attention from the molluscs in all this wet weather. And I see Amana edulis is about to open!
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #18 on: January 09, 2014, 01:51:20 AM »
Some more...
Wow! :o Thanks for posting these Adonis pics, Eddy,
not something that we're likely to see locally :'(
cheers
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #19 on: January 09, 2014, 07:18:35 AM »
Thanks Maggi and Fermi for the attention!

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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #20 on: January 09, 2014, 02:57:55 PM »
Some sunshine today for a very welcome change (back to normal tomorrow!) and Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' is doing her stuff with the whole of the back garden smelling great.
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #21 on: January 09, 2014, 04:35:25 PM »
It's great to hear that your Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' is now living up to expectations.  Ours is just beginning to scent the garden :)
Brian Ellis, Brooke, Norfolk UK. altitude 30m Mintemp -8C

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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #22 on: January 10, 2014, 07:06:59 PM »
These bulbs have never flourished at this time in my garden.
Eranthis hyemalis
Colchicum hungaricum
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2014, 09:25:21 PM »
A happy new year with the first signs of spring from me!!!  :)

Wow - are those bees real? (Or stuffed???)
Crazy climate...
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #24 on: January 11, 2014, 04:40:57 PM »
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane'

I love the 'folded' petals.  Pity there's no scent.
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #25 on: January 11, 2014, 06:27:33 PM »
It's great to hear that your Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' is now living up to expectations.  Ours is just beginning to scent the garden :)

Sorry Brian I missed the above. Yes, after a very slow start in life she's doing rather well now. I'm convinced it was a result of my telling her a couple of years ago that if she didn't start to perform she'd be dug up!
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #26 on: January 14, 2014, 06:46:06 PM »
Sarcococca is a joy at this time of year - a sprig brought into the house will scent a room for days. Here are Sarcococca orientalis, Sarcococca confusa, Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna, and Sarcococca ruscifolia.
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #27 on: January 14, 2014, 09:05:23 PM »
We really need the scent button to appreciate Sarcococca
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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #28 on: January 15, 2014, 05:50:30 PM »
I was thinking of buying one sarcococca these days, do these have different scents?Which has the strongest scent for you?

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Re: January 2014 in the Northern Hemisphere
« Reply #29 on: January 15, 2014, 07:00:21 PM »
Hi!

Some from My Garden:



Hamamelis virigiana

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