Most blogs written by someone with the slightest interest in plants and gardening have probably mentioned Snowdrops and Hellebores over recent weeks so I hope this post doesn’t try your patience too much. Chippenham Park Gardens in East Cambridgeshire has a wonderful carpet of snowdrops at this time of year, so much better than the odd clump that appears in my own garden. Despite the dreariness of the day, we were able to enjoy this fascinating and delicate display, discovering in amongst the Snowdrops the odd Iris and Daffodil.
A wonderful woodland scene
Amazing blue of the Iris reticulata
There was plenty of other interest in this woodland garden including dogwood in vivid red and yellow, witch hazel flowers (looking very much like grated lemon zest), crocuses and, last but not least, a whole array of vividly coloured Hellebores; all-in-all the perfect tonic for a grey day.
I love the subtle colour bleeding from the centre of this Hellebore
Great colour combination
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Posted by EvoOrganic on February 21, 2011 at 21:50
Beautiful pictures are never tiresome!
Posted by Jason on February 21, 2011 at 22:06
Glad you think so and thanks for visiting.
Posted by Christine on February 21, 2011 at 22:04
Snowdrops and Hellebores … I never tire of them
Posted by Jason on February 21, 2011 at 22:07
That’s good to hear, they do really brighten a place up and you know spring isn’t too far off when they appear!
Posted by Donna on February 21, 2011 at 22:41
Jason I can never tire of these early spring bloomers especially in a woodland setting where they were meant to be growing in beautiful drifts…anytime I can see them is special especially when I won’t see mine for weeks still…thx
Posted by Jason on February 22, 2011 at 08:42
The woodland setting definitely adds that something extra to the overall scene. Glad I could provide a few snaps of what you have to come!
Jason.
Posted by Carolyn @ Carolyns Shade Gardens on February 22, 2011 at 00:43
Snowdrops are just coming into bloom in my part of the US and hellebores haven’t started yet. I would absolutely never tire of seeing them and am anxiously awaiting the bloom of my extensive collection of both—I specialize in them at my nursery. We don’t have anything like Chippenham Park.
Posted by Jason on February 22, 2011 at 08:41
Hi Carloyn,
You’ve still got it all to enjoy then! It must be amazing in your nursery when everything is in flower, a real pick me up after the winter months. Maybe you should make your own Chippenham Park?!?!
Jason.
Posted by Carolyn @ Carolyns Shade Gardens on February 25, 2011 at 13:51
Honestly, after all the thefts of snowdrops talked about in the UK, I don’t think I would advertise my gardens as a snowdrop viewing ground.
Posted by kilbournegrove on February 22, 2011 at 00:45
I guess I am not the only one not able to get enough of these two treasures. Looking forward to them blooming in my garden,
Posted by Jason on February 22, 2011 at 08:39
Glad you enjoyed them and I look forward to seeing pictures of your own plants when they flower.
Jason.
Posted by Tony on February 22, 2011 at 01:51
Hi Jason,
No pics of flowers or gardens are tired to look at, if you love what you do then its nice to share with everyone. I see your blog is new and looks really nice as well as your wife’s blog. TY. for sharing.
Tony
P.S. How did you get you blog roll to work? I can’t figure it out as I use wordpress as well
Posted by Jason on February 22, 2011 at 08:38
Hi Tony,
Thanks for visiting and I’m pleased you enjoyed the blog and my will be happy also. As far as the blogroll goes I added the widget using the Widgets option in the Appearance menu and once that is set up I then go to the Links option and add the link a the name of the blog there. Hope that helps a little!
Jason.
Posted by David Marsden on February 22, 2011 at 17:46
I love hellebores now but never used to. I thought they looked too funereal. Left all mine behind in the old garden – forgot to dig them up. Oh well, something else to buy.
(Psst. Where did all these people come from? Have you been on the telly?)
Posted by Lula (onbotanicalphotography.blogspot.com) on February 28, 2011 at 18:45
on the contrary! I think these days I can’t get enough of snowdrops, hellebores and any bulb, check my lastest post: crocus, what else could it be? Very nice images.
Posted by Jason on March 1, 2011 at 11:02
Hi Lula,
Glad you like the pics. I’ll certainly check out your post. Jason.