As the late spring bloom cycle continues into May, big, red Oriental poppies are now on deck. From fuzzy, green bud pods to vibrant blooms, they stand tall for attention in the gardens. Dancing in the morning wind with their tall stems and signature crinkly, paper-like flower petals, these big, red blooms are hard to […]
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In the early spring tulip bloom at the xeriscape gardens there are more non-hybridized wild tulips Red Riding Hood tulips and big red Species tulips take the stage. These low-growing natives are kind of mind-blowing when you first see them. It starts with the first signs of the green and purple striped foliage of Red
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Fritillaria Michailovskyi, commonly called Fritillary or Michael’s flower can get overlooked in the xeric gardens. They tend to favor a very specific patch with quite a bit of mulch. Little by little they have been expanding and look happy in their designated spot in the xeric garden. However, if you don’t know where and what
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Not to be left out of the early spring bloom cycle are the dainty Grape Hyacinths. With their upright little spires, they dot the xeric gardens in shades of pale blueish-lavender to darker purples. Like the Dwarf Iris, they may be small – but are fearless to the unpredictable spring elements! While the xeric gardens
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The little Crocus flowers I also enjoy photographing come early spring were elusive this year. Checking the usual spots that I’ve found them blooming previously was for naught. Perhaps the spring snow storms got to them before I could? One spot I’ve photographed them before showed remnants of blooms that had fallen prey to the
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Early spring in Colorado is often a contrast of seasons. Blooming is reserved for those that can brave the unpredictable elements. And it’s a favorite time of year to be there when the vibrant Dwarf Iris first emerge. I’ve written about them in previous posts – calling them “Spring’s Little Soldiers” and “Springs Endurance Athletes”.
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