Whats Looking Good January 2025

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  1. wiseowl

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      I have a few things, although perhaps are considered houseplants ...

      Strelizia regibae (Bird of Paradise(( ...
      BoP 1 Jan 25.jpg

      Beloperone gittata (Shrimp Plant) ...
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      Geraniums (Pelargoniums) ...
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      Geraniums in Courtyard 1 Jan 25.jpg

      Cyclamen persicum ...
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        The thread is called 'What's looking good in January' and houseplants can look good in January :smile:
        I love your Beloperone, I haven't grown them for years
         
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          We discovered they like it hot and and not over watered. This one must be a meter squared. I have a yellow one too (B lutea) but it is still small as it is in a pot. The B guttata grew like crazy when it went into the ground.
           
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            Not "looking good" exactly, but I've spent the last hr packing my plants that are not fully hardy into the garage as we have a frost forecast. Bit of a squeeze, but got them all in. :biggrin: I swore last yr I was going to let some of them go "naturally" when it got cold, but ... :spinning:

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              They look very cosy there @ViewAhead, good move:).
               
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                Does that car neeeed to be in there taking up valuable space?:biggrin:
                 
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                  It did occur to me to kick it out! :biggrin:
                   
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                    Not much in flower now but still some of the garden looking good for the new year.

                    Cotoneaster that selfseeds all over the garden has leaves that its dropping taking on nice bright colours that contrast well with the evergreens:
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                    Some Snow Drops have started to bloom:
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                    Darwin's Barberry with some flowers:
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                    Self seeded Gorse blooming:
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                    Also posted a video of the garden today here.

                    All the best in the new year!
                     
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                      Looking good. And to you too.
                       
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                        Panicum 'Northwind' in low winter sun.

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                          A light snowfall overnight, now melting.

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                            I should have done that with my Daphne, it was in full flower and the flowers have all been wrecked. Will know better next time.
                             
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                              A winter wonderland, @Plantminded! :dbgrtmb: Beautiful!

                              The BBC is going hysterical over this light dusting of snow. They have a reporter standing out in what is so sparse not even the road tarmac is covered, dooming and glooming about thank goodness it is Sunday and people can stay at home, etc.

                              Pathetic!
                               
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                                Don't forget to wear your high vis jacket if you dare to venture out today @ViewAhead. :biggrin:
                                 
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