I've got another post today for 'A Week of Flowers', hosted by Cathy at Words and Herbs. I'm still focused on spring, which in coastal Southern California rears up in full force in March. I had a hard time restricting myself when it came time to selecting a few highlights from March 2024 but here are those that made the cut:
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| This is Calliandra haematocephala (aka red powder puff), a massive shrub growing up against one side of our garage |
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| Although the Freesias get started in February (and sometimes earlier), they're not fully on a roll until March |
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| A variety of different Narcissi make their presence known |
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| Scilla peruviana (aka Portuguese squill) hails from the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, not Peru as the species epithet suggests |
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| I've had little luck growing the "fancy" tulips that require colder temperatures (even when I carefully refrigerate the bulbs prior to planting) but I've had some success with species tulips such as this Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' |
Cathy at Words and Herbs and others contributing to this meme have other beauties to share. Be sure to check them out by going to Cathy's website.
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