The week has been warm and sunny up here in the north.
Westward (Narcissus ‘Westward’) started to bloom in the balcony.
For once I stayed calm and only bought few new daffodils this spring. Usually I end up buying many more.
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Double Gold Medal
We have been promised sunny days for the next week.
The daffodils I have bought this year are starting to bloom in the balcony. Double Gold Medal (Narcissus ‘Double Gold Medal’) was something I simply could not resist.
It will find its way to the summer cottage once it has bloomed and hopefully it will bloom again next year, if it makes through the winter.
Tete-a-Tete
It will still take few more weeks before the daffodils start to bloom up here in the north.
Tete-a-Tete Daffodil (Narcissus Tete-a-Tete) is always the first one to open its flowers.
Bought one for the balcony and once it has bloomed will take it to the summer cottage and replant it. It will bloom nicely next year as well.
Easter Cactus
The spring is finally here and my Easter cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaetneri) has started to bloom.
It blooms once a year during the Easter time and that’s where the name comes.
To have cactus to bloom twice a year I have planted to the same pot both Christmas and Easter cacti. The end result is nice because it delights you with the blooms more often.
Christmas Cactus
Hope that you all have had a good holiday season and have managed to enjoy the Christmas!
My Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) bloomed just before the holidays bringing a bit color to the gray winter we are having.
It is one of those plants that requires very little and blooms nicely if you neglect it a bit before the blooming season.
Have a very good new year 2021!
Panicle Hydrangea
Usually I travel some place warm during this time of the year but the virus has changed my plans. Luckily the autumn has been exceptionally warm up here in the north.
Panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) have bloomed but I managed to take few pictures when visiting the summer cottage nearly two months ago.
Also bought a new variety for my dad in the spring with bigger blooms than the ones we currently have.
Elke
The Elkes (Geranium sanguineum ‘Elke’) have been blooming all summer.
I like the bright color of the blooms which stand out nicely. They are though a bit sensitive when it comes to rain but new blooms emerge quickly to replace the damaged ones.
The variety seems to be very suitable for the area and does not require much attention. Some of the plants have survived in a sandy soil without any additional nutrients or care.
Fall Phlox
Up here in the north days are getting shorter and cooler. Luckily the weather has been nice — not too much rain and some sunshine.
The Fall Phloxes (Phlox paniculata) are blooming. The white ones always start followed by the other colors.
Next year I will try to find more varieties to have more colors.
Monkshood
The Monkshood (Aconitum × stoerkianum) is doing well this summer. It is one of those old flowers that have been grown up here in the north for a long time.
The bumblebees adore the flowers and there is constant buzz among the plants.
Monkshoods protect themselves with a cocktail of poison though. The whole plant is poisonous and a small dose of the root is enough to kill you. In other words not a suitable plant if you have small children playing in the garden.
Garden Tree-mallow
Garden Tree-mallow (Lavatera thuringiaca) is one of the reliable bloomers.
It does well up here in the north but does need beanpoles when in full height.
When it is blooming it is good time to start collecting some seeds for the next spring. The aquilegia, lupine and poppy seeds are now ready to be harvested.
Gardening in the North 