Thursday, February 10, 2011

Colour, Anyone?

Good time of year for a splash of colour. I picked up this little trio at the grocery store for under $10. :O)







I always have high hopes of keeping the primulas & mini roses going til they can be planted, but it doesn't usually work out. We'll see if this trio can move outside in May.

Posted by at

17 comments:

  1. Jennifer@threedogsinagardenFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I read somewhere that these are not the sort of primula that can overwinter here in the garden. Regardless, they sure are pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  2. BethFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Rebecca, These are so very, very pretty! Good luck on keeping them going. Love the little ladybug too.
    Blessings and hugs, Beth

    ReplyDelete
  3. VictoriaFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Fabulous Rebecca...that is just the splash of color I need..it is inspiring and uplifting! Now I wanna go out and get some beauties too! Thanks for the inspiration always!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Northern Beauty SeekerFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    So pretty! I tried to keep both primulas and a mini rose last year to put out into the garden. The primulas did not make it (as usual) but the mini rose did.

    BTW, the ladybug heart pot is adorable! I bet the kidlets love it. :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    They are very pretty and a wonderful splash of color while everything is still gray and brown. I hope they will survive until May.

    ReplyDelete
  6. LonaFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    How lovely. I think Primroses are just the cheeriest flower going. Their colors are always so bright. Just what we need this winter.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Patrick's GardenFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Don't tell anyone I was at Home Depot and picked up a few for $1.28. Couldn't resist but they're already about ready for the trash in the next couple of days.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Kate @ Gardening and GardensFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    So pretty and I love the ladybug pot!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Tatyana@MySecretGardenFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Hi Rebecca! Primulas are so cheerful! Fortunately, they bloom in our zone even in wintre. My plants are protected by house walls, I think it helps them.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Rebecca @ In The GardenFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Hi Jennifer, Interesting I thought they were. If not, it takes some of the pressure off!

    Thank you Beth, I think the ladybug is adorable. I saw them in the flyer, and got the very last one!

    Hi Kiki, thanks for your message, and for catching up! I am also behind on blogs. Go and buy yourself something bright and colourful. :)

    Hi Ms S, yes, they do! I have also managed to perpetuate a mini rose, but no primulas yet. Maybe Jennifer is right and they aren't hardy here? Hmmmm...

    Hi vrtlarica, 'grey & brown', I see we share much in common despite being so very far apart!

    Hi Lona, they are wonderful. Such large petals and the blooms are very long lasting.

    Patrick, your secret is safe with me. These are from Safeway! I picked up a very fragrant hyacinth at Home Depot yesterday, of course, it fell over, but smells great.

    Hi Kate, thanks for your message! I love the daisies in your thumbnail. :)

    Hi Tatyana, you are so lucky to live in such a great climate!! I can't imagine winter blooms, other than the indoor kind.

    ReplyDelete
  11. CanadianGardenJoyFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Rebecca girl I am so much the same way with little plants like this .. BUT ... I simply have to have some now because the last dregs of winter are going to hold on forever and I NEED to see plant life that will cheer me up .. so now I am on the look out for some cuties just like you have there girl !!
    Joy : )

    ReplyDelete
  12. Sunray GardensFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I hope your purchases work out for you as they are all very pretty. Good luck.
    Cher
    Goldenray Yorkies

    ReplyDelete
  13. LizFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Hi,

    Lovely! I love that little Ladybird haha, it's so very cute :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. VictoriaFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    HI agin Rebecca...I am happy to say now I too have color and flowers..i recieved some flowers as a gift..and now I have a joyful splash filling my home!! thanks for the inpsirtaion!
    Yay..now hurray up spring!
    hugs
    Kiki

    ReplyDelete
  15. JanMarch 5, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    They are very sweet! I have a similar problem...I like to buy them too, when they are the first colorful plants in the stores...but they never seem to live very long for me! It's nice to have them to brighten up your life during this (long) period of waiting for spring!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Shady GardenerMarch 8, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Those primula haven't made it over the winter here, either. But how can you resist? Sometimes... in just the right, protected spot... otherwise take them outdoors for just a short spell as soon as you can and gradually lengthen the time until they're acclimated. (I'm sure you know all that!) :-) Just the anticipation of it all that's getting to me.

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Hi,

    I wanted to email you in regards in any possible advertising opportunities you may have with your website...I would be very interested in working something out with you if you have anything at the moment. I'm looking to earn support for a national cause and get visibility for the "plant 1 billion trees" project which Andrew Liveris and the Nature Conservancy have partnered up on for people to donate $1 to. Let me know if you would be interested at all in supporting this cause. I look forward to talking to you soon!

    Nerissa
    nerdbarry@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)