Something to raise the spirits

[Ovingite]

This rather large beauty was destined to be a Christmas present, which got cancelled along with the rest of Christmas. It made its glorious debut this morning, and there are still 7 more buds waiting to open. Quite pleased that I didn't give it away now 😉

Enjoy your day - freedom's not far away.

John

[JediReject]

It's a cracker for sure John, , you can't beat a good bloom to banish the blues . . . I can't wait for Spring although I've got a few open buds on my Camillia.

Chris

[lizzziep in reply to JediReject]

Can you get ointment for that Chris? 😂

[JediReject in reply to lizzziep]

Haha well I don't know Lizzie but I will add it to my list of daily pills and potions. . .

Actually my Camillia is in the way of redo but it's too well established to move and so far I haven't had the heart to remove it. The blooms are lovely but short lived , though it is evergreen which is in its favour.

Be good to get some bedding plants this year.

Chris x

[lizzziep in reply to JediReject]

Looking forward to going to a garden centre, and getting some lovely colourful plants, although I think they have been open but I haven't been anywhere. We get 3 weeks to the gallon on the car at the moment. Although locally fuel prices have gone up now kids going back to school etc. When people weren't buying it it was cheap!

[JediReject in reply to lizzziep]

I did notice when I filled up at Asda , not long ago it was 1.09 ltr now 117.9 ltr . You would of expected it be dearer during lockdown with fewer road users and come down once everyone was zooming about. Another rip off we have to endure.

Take care - Chris

[Lena70]

Magnificent.

[mhos61]

Morning John, what an absolute beauty. Somebody missed out big time here!

Enjoy your weekend

Mary

[Inca]

Absolutely Beautiful John,a real cheer up

[Nickthedevil]

Absolutely beautiful!

[Helpatlast]

Wowee!! Sure cheers to see the wonder of nature!!

[Jazzyb50]

What a beauty!

[Cja1956]

It’s beautiful! I don’t have a “green thumb” so I really admire your talent for creating this lovely flower.

[Ovingite in reply to Cja1956]

I cannot claim any credit for it. It came as a bare bulb, ready planted in a pot. All I did was take it out of the box, add water and wait................... but so well worth the wait!

[Poppy6060 in reply to Ovingite]

What a joy

[Bullace]

This is a real beauty! I don't think I've ever seen a more stunning one.

[Aime]

Cracker, thanks for sharing such a beautiful plant. Kindest regards Aime 😻