Saturday 15 December 2012

December flowers

This month I'm making the most of the early summer stunners. The peony that I grew from a tuber dug from Mum's garden has finally flowered! It was in bud forever, at least 2 months I would say. Then suddenly the flowers opened, and in a few short days they were finished. They still did better than my shop-bought tuber, which put out some lovely leaves but no flower buds. 

Some late aquilegia are still blooming. And the miniature gladioli have burst into colour. I like the compact size of these little plants, the colours are so vivid that I wouldn't want them any bigger.

As the weather warms up, every day I go outside and something else is blooming. I love this time of year so much. Summer days forever!

As usual I'm linking up to Garden Blogger's Bloom Day.

6 comments:

  1. Lovely summer flowers! Once a peony finally gets settled, it rewards you. Happy Bloom Day.

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    1. They take their sweet time though! Luckily it's worth it in the end.

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  2. I am happy to experience your summer as my fall turns to winter. Luscious.

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  3. Thank you for brightening my brisk fall afternoon with your beautiful bouquet. Your blooms are beautiful.

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  4. Those are beautiful! I have been busy this season...how did I miss this beautiful post. Those flowers are amazing!!!!! Robbie:-)

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