What's Looking Good April 2015

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  1. philomel

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    They have such lovely happy faces and make a nice welcome near the front door. Most of the garden is too sunny for them, but this and another windowsill by the front door get sun first thing and are then in shade during the hottest part of the day, so they prosper :dbgrtmb:

    Thanks @Sian in Belgium. Couldn't just get the name, but yes, Thalia is a beauty and a favourite. Strangely my favourite fuchsia too :)
     
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      I said it last year but I'll say it again - beautiful!
       
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        @longk Thanks, they're easy to grow and I think one would look good in your garden. It would be good towards the back of a border. It can grow quite tall but takes well to pruning. It's good for brightening up a dark area and the leaves are quite attractive as well.

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          Should be easy from seed too. Sophora davidii certainly was.
           
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          Iris japonica is a small flower but so stunning in its detail...............
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            Which Sophora is it please @shiney?
             
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            Pieris (unknown variety)

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              Arum creticum.
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                Hi Shiney, yes, my Exochorda "The Bride" is just coming into flower......now that confirms Spring is really here.:coffee::hapydancsmil:
                 
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                  "The Bride"

                  This is how it usually looks early in May and is in full flower about mid-May. They can be trained on wire or trellis, left to grow as a shrub or shaped to remain compact.

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                      Don't want to be negative but that's a good score for me. :thumbsup:
                       
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                        Walk around today. Lots blooming.
                         
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                          James Grieve apple blossom:smile:

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                            and a few more. 100_6958.JPG 100_6956.JPG 100_6957.JPG

                            The second magnolia pic. is there to see the daffs against the house.
                             
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