pansies

Full Bloom at Grandma’s Garden

Last fall, my father and I planted pansies, daffodils and muscari underneath the front magnolia tree after I got rid of most of the japanese forest grass and black eyed susan that was originally there. I personally didn’t mind those plants, but my grandma prefers flowers over grass.

My grandma and my aunt tend to like colorful and feminine clothing and items so I chose dainty and soft looking colors for them. I also tend to like pastel colors so it was fun coming up with the color palette.

Magnolia Circle: April Week 1 to Week 3

  • Didn’t know the pansies would come back after winter!
  • The purple and white viola has orange tones at first and later turns white
  • Daffodil ‘Pipit’ in full bloom!
  • Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’

Tulips: April Week 1 and 2

  • Discounted bulbs from Lowe’s. Still in bloom!
  • Tulip ‘Angelique’ about to open. Planted in Sept 2018
  • Too bad the petals fall a week after it opens

More Flowers 🙂

  • Violas look like little postage stamps to me
  • Pot actually has no drainage but they are flourishing!
  • Muscari and Lily of the Valley
  • Daffodil ‘Accent’ – I’m happy they haven’t been stolen yet

Batch #1 Seedlings – Pansies growing fast!

It’s been cooler than expected here in New York. I was planning on keeping the seedlings outdoors at least 4 days a week so they will grow faster. It’s been about two months since I’ve started these seeds. Maybe in two more months I’ll see blooms.

Hollyhocks have been a bit weak looking. Perhaps they need more sun.
Some are in their 6th pair of leaves
Some are on their 9th leaf! I’ll stop counting leaves once they are bushier. They probably get the most sunlight in this east facing window.

These are the tulips I’ve planted last November at my grandma’s! I was worried I wouldn’t see them bloom since I was staying at home as much as I could. They were on sale at Lowe’s! It seems like the Angelique tulips didn’t come back this year. I’m glad the peony that I transplanted away from under the arborvitae (?) has come back just fine.

The limelight hydrangea seems to be doing well! I hope it blooms this year!