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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:43 pm   Post subject: Scottish bluebells


Guess what's finally coming up. I was beginning to think they never would but I found at least 7 and some more little green spots where some might be peeking through the dirt. Most of the others came up right away except the delphiniums. I hope they grow now too. They are all in the greenhouse. Dooley

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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:05 pm   Post subject:


Wonderful news Dooley. Very Happy My Bluebells are all beginning to flower here. They're one of my favourite flowers. Very Happy


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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:29 am   Post subject:


How do they differ from English Bluebells? I have carpets of bluebells (blue, purple, white and pink) all over my yard and as far as I know they are termed "English" by purveyors of bulbs...

Are they plaid? Do you fertilize them with whiskey?

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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:40 am   Post subject:


Well, mine are Scottish bluebells because someone not named sent them to me from Scotland. I don't know where she got hers. Dooley

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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:24 am   Post subject:


Scottish bluebells have white stemens. A lot of English bluebells actually come via Spain, would you believe, and have black stamens. It was a nurseryman told me that years ago 'cause I thought they were all exactly the same. Embarassed


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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:13 pm   Post subject:


*goes out and peers at bluebells*

Well I'll be jiggered - I have carpets of Scottish bluebells then - and a small pocket of English ones too. What fun!

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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:11 pm   Post subject:


Some of mine come up pinkish/lavender instead of blue every year but I have no idea why!!


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Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 4:54 am   Post subject:


Mine are lavender, pink, purple, white and blue - they've been naturalizing for years, so some of it must be from crossovers between them.

Here they are, from a picture I was taking of my tulips this afternoon -



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Beautiful! I hope mine do that, too. Dooley

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Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 8:47 am   Post subject:


Very gorgeous Primsong! I must say judging from that one photo of your garden I want to see more of it Very Happy Please!


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Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 11:33 am   Post subject:


Yes that's how mine come up too. Much prettier than just blue I think. Very Happy


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Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 10:53 am   Post subject:


What a fab pic primsong, more more more.
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Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 5:08 am   Post subject:


I'll have to see what else I can do. I'm glad you like them - I know I've gotten so much enjoyment out of all the flowers here.

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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 5:02 pm   Post subject:


Definitly pic of the month! That looks great! Was thinking of getting some lavender the other day - looks good, smells good! - why not.

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