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I think the Grape Hyacinth is one of the most beautiful of the early spring flowering plants. For me it also has sentimental value, for these plants originally grew in my grandparents garden. When they passed away some were transferred to my parents garden, and when I got my own place I grew them in my own garden. Whenever I see these beautiful cobalt-blue flower spikes which attract early insects, especially bumblebees, I remember those who have passed on.
The fragrant flowers of the Grape Hyacinth are a deep cobalt-blue, and shaped and arranged like clusters of grapes, hence the name. The leaves are green and narrow.
It flowers April to May, and it makes for a very attractive garden plant in early spring.
A common garden bulb, which is ideal for containers, raised borders and flowerbeds. Also found naturalised as a garden escape. Most likely a native…
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Those little bells are among my favorites…spring is coming they whisper.
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They’re truly lovely. I don’t have any plants with such a long heritage, but I do still have some of my mother’s African violets, and I’ve managed to keep them going for some years now. It’s lovely to see them and think of her.
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What a lovely comment, Linda, thank you 🙂 It is good you have these violets which which remind you of your mother. I planted a rose in my garden in memory of my Mom, and it has been growing strong for almost eight years now.
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They grow in my garden too! When I see them popping up out of the ground I know Spring is on its way.
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🙂 Yes, they are showing in mine also, and before we know it spring will be here!
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Gorgeous, delicate little flowers. I love the smell of these, which are better in a pot for me, otherwise you may find me laying on the ground in the garden.
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Lol! 🙂 Yes, they do have a lovely fragrance. Thank you for your comment, Laura 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thank you 🙂
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Delightful macros, Pete!
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Thank you, Eliza 🙂
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Super macro as usual Pete, I also love the composition of the first pic with all the little hyacinths in a row against the rock. 🙂
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Thanks again, Jude 🙂 I remember that morning was so beautiful with the sun just hitting that rock and those flowers. It was pure magical, and I just had to at least try and capture some of the essence of that moment.
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And you did! 🙃
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Thank you 🙂
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Thanks so much for sharing this. I love nature and wildlife and have loved seeing the Grape Hyacinth’s come out over here in Switzerland where I live. I only know their name from a friend and your post has inspired me to plant some as they attract bees which is great. I have just started a poetry blog here on WordPress in case you are interested in having a look? Sam 🙂
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Thank you, Sam 🙂 Enjoyed your blog ~~~ following!
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Thanks so much! Have a great day!
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