I’ve been jealously watching displays of delicious Dahlias over the last couple of months, wondering if my Dahlia dreams would come true. Well they finally have.
I put my Dahlia tubers in late last year so their growth has been quite a way behind many other people’s. Even the ones I hadn’t lifted were taking ages to develop.
This lilac coloured beauty is one that flowers regularly in my garden, it never fails to impress me with its presence. The blooms are a bit smaller this year, but that’s only because I haven’t lifted them or even fed them.
I’ve been laid up with Covid for the last week so it was nice to get out in to the garden to pick some flowers. The combination of colours is sublime in this bunch. They’re a little faded and battered, but still beautiful.
The bright orange of these Leonotis flowers give a vibrancy in the garden on these days that can be so grey and miserable too. The gorgeous vase, a gift from a friend, warms my heart.
I’m hoping to be well enough over Easter to get some heavy pruning of trees and shrubs done, watch this space.
Til next time!
The Flowerpot Pen 