Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
More gorgeous spring colour from Cheshire, UK.
Monday 31 March 2014
Friday 28 March 2014
Narcissus by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
Daffodils and jonquils are similar flowers grown from bulbs. Both are members of the Narcissus genus.
Daffodils and jonquils are similar flowers grown from bulbs. Both are members of the Narcissus genus.
Thursday 27 March 2014
It must be Spring - Daffodils by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
Gorgeous Daffodils from the walled garden in Dunham Massey, Cheshire. Narcissus, also known as Daffodils (or Jonquils) are late winter and early Spring flowering bulbs. They are members of the Amaryllidaceae flower family - named after Amaryllisa, the beautiful shepherdess of classical poetry. The genus Narcissus is named after the handsome young man in classical Greek mythology whose downfall was his obsession with his own reflection. He eventually perished and was turned into a flower by the Gods. Allegedly!
Anyway, thank you to Liz for sending this photo of these vibrant flowers - more tomorrow!
Wednesday 26 March 2014
Bellis Daisy by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
Here's another gorgeous Bellis perennis Tasso series Daisy. The photographer's fingers in the photos show the scale and size of the flower.
Tuesday 25 March 2014
Bellis Daisy by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
It's not a pom pom - it's a Bellis Daisy!
It's full name is Bellis perennis Tasso Series. This flower was photographed in the walled garden adjacent to Dunham Hall in Dunham Massey, Cheshire, UK.
It's full name is Bellis perennis Tasso Series. This flower was photographed in the walled garden adjacent to Dunham Hall in Dunham Massey, Cheshire, UK.
Monday 24 March 2014
From the Walled Garden - Bellis Daisy by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
Liz has sent me some photos of gorgeous Spring flowers from Dunham Massey in Cheshire UK - like this amazing Bellis or Tasso Daisy (Bellis perennis Tasso series)
Friday 21 March 2014
Lady Palm (Rhapis excels) by Janet
Image copyright Janet Denne 2014
Rhapis palms (Rhapis excelsa) are from China and have fan shaped leaves. This interesting photo is the "inflorescence" of the Lady Palm. This plant is also one of the best ones to grow indoors as it can remove toxins (such as formaldehyde and ammonia) from the surrounding air.
Thursday 20 March 2014
Star Jasmine by Georgie
Image copyright Georgie Brown 2013
A gorgeous arch of white flowering Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) photographed by Georgie. It must smell divine!
Wednesday 19 March 2014
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum floribundum) by Janet
Image copyright Janet Denne 2014
White and green are the theme colours for this week's Flowers by Friends.
Tuesday 18 March 2014
Honeysuckle by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
Honeysuckle (Lonicera), a fragrant climber is a member of the woodbine family (Family Caprifoliaceae).
Honeysuckle (Lonicera), a fragrant climber is a member of the woodbine family (Family Caprifoliaceae).
Monday 17 March 2014
Mahonia by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
Mahonia is a genus of about 70 species of evergreen shrubs found in woodlands and rocky areas of the Himalayas, East Asia, and Central and North America. In the UK is is commonly cultivated for its yellow fragrant Lily of the Valley- like flowers and its attractive green foliage. Mahonia produces edible berries which are also known as Oregon grape. Apparently they are good to eat, but contain a lot of seeds!
Friday 14 March 2014
Aconite flowers by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
Pretty Aconite flowers - however they contain poison, especially the roots! It is known to be lethal for cattle and goats to eat this. It is recommended that they are grown away from kitchen herb gardens. Aconite is also used in some pharmaceuticals and homeopathic medicine.
Thursday 13 March 2014
Aconite buds by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
Lots of gorgeous yellow buds and flowers this week! See the open Aconite flowers tomorrow!
Wednesday 12 March 2014
Tuesday 11 March 2014
Monday 10 March 2014
Sunflowers by Sophie
Image copyright Sophie Wilson 2014
Sunflowers grown by Jack, a keen gardener at 4 years old.
Friday 7 March 2014
Wax Plant (Hoya camosa) flowers by Janet
Image copyright Janet Denne 2014
The flowers form an almost perfect sphere!
Thursday 6 March 2014
Wednesday 5 March 2014
Tuesday 4 March 2014
Monday 3 March 2014
From Buds to Flowers - Wax Plant by Janet
Image copyright Janet Denne 2014
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