what's looking good in april 2012

took some photos the garden today..

 

The Snakeshead Fritillary has finally put in an appearance...............


I thought that I'd lost them, but had just forgotten where I had put them!

 

The Azalias seem to be a little ahead this year. Mine are coming out already and should look good in about a week.
The Forest Flame (Pieris) is bright red at the tips and is looking healthy

 

Mine are out too longk love the pattern on these, I have the white too but don't think its as dramatic as this one, great picture,Rob (hubby)bought a knew camera a few weeks ago must get the hang of it, its much better for close up shots than the one I use.

 

Sorry for the rubbish photo, but I'm chuffed that Salvia discolor has opened its first blooms today! It has been outdoors for a few weeks now, although it does get moved into the garage for cold nights.

 

We can't have an April thread without some Daffodils can we. Here's a couple from work today:

 

Most of the Daffys up here have shown off and are now dying back. Nice to see some are still out there.

 

They're just about reaching their peak down here at the moment Gcc. Wasn't too sure how good they would be this year, after last year's very dry spring when they had such poor growing conditions, but they seem to be doing fine.

 

My Daffs remain a no show

At least Uvularia grandiflora does its stuff reliably, even after it was lifted and put in a pot.

 

what's the plant after the Trillium Shiney?

 

That's what I thought - heaven help your village if that lot blooms all at once!!

 

I know! I consider mine to be absolutely rancid