It’s been chilly and rainy here during April and so far into May, retarding growth and delaying bloom. Nothing stopped the hellebore, but it sure slowed down the daffs and other bulbs, plus meant a slow emergence for some perennials. Here’s what we have so far (click on photo for more info):
tiny checkered fritillaria in bloom, 5 May 2014
tansy, 5 May 2014
hellebore in full bloom 5 May 2014
new wild ginger leaves, 5 May 2014
first daffodil bloom 5 May 2014
chive bud, 5 May 2014