Though it's winter in most of the country, we gardeners in the Bay Area are already getting a taste of spring with the occasional warm day. That and all the rain has flushed forth new growth and, especially for those of us who have planted lots of spring bulbs, that advent of spring has clearly started. So, here is a visual preview of the spring-to-come.
Oxalis White Pillow. It just keeps getting bigger, forming a perfect dome.
The following 2 photos are of a daffodil mix called Doubles. They are composed of smaller flowers that are intensely fragrant. They're the first variety of many in my garden to bloom.
Here are two photos of my new Grevillea Poorinda Blondie. The panicles aren't as large as some grevilleas but they are a lovely peachy-gold color.
Salvia dorisiana. The leaves on this vigorous sage offer a delicious fruity fragrance.
Though small, the flowers on Salvia discolor are as close to black as any bloom out there.
It's the season for Magnolias. Here's a flower on my M. stellata. They remind me of fingers.
Here are two photos of a white flowering Helleborus orientalis. Very pretty.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Golden Mops'. Showing its burnished gold winter color.
Shamrock oxalis. This winter blooming oxalis has taken over a front yard bed.
Erica caniculata 'Rosea'. This guy went crazy with its blooming this year.
This mixed succulent bowl is gradually drying out from all our recent rains.
Lachenalia tricolor. One of the earliest blooming of my many cowslips.
Begonia rex variety. Mine is looking a bit worse for the wear but has stayed evergreen this winter.
Camellia 'Lila Naff'. I love that creamy pink color!
Camellia 'Anticipation Variegated'. One of my favorite camellias.
One of my many Neoregelias (bromeliad).
And another shot of my world famous - okay I'm kidding - Fatsia japonica 'Spider's Web.'
