In the early months of the year my garden is at the lowest ebb of bloom - the deciduous trees have finally lost all of their leaves leaving bare branches, the perennials, including most of the roses, have been cut back, and it is a bit early for bulbs. Still, it is fairly lush compared to cold winter areas where snow covers the ground.
So, except for our lack or rain I really have no reason to complain, in factI like this much better than the torrid summer...even if I have more color in the garden then.
But...
there is one exception, and that is my camellias. Planted here many years ago by the previous owners they have become small trees and every year at this time they offer up their beautiful flowers. And my favorite of them all, the white camellias.
The flowers are abundant, in a creamy white with yellow stamens.
Such a welcome sight when everything else seems so bare to me.
When I pick a few to bring in the house I am always reminded that white camellias were Coco Chanel's favorite flower. She enjoyed them both in the fresh and artificial form. It appears that in my fondness for them I am in pretty good company!
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I hope the day brings you some unexpected beauty.
I hope the day brings you some unexpected beauty.
Oh my gosh so beautiful. Your garden is so pretty .
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DeleteWhat a beautiful beautiful garden! I really love your blog...everything is so pretty!! I hope you have a great night- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are beautiful and so abundant. They are like a breath of fresh air.
ReplyDeleteOh those camellias are so healthy looking! We planted a white one a few months ago and I hope it will look as good as yours as it matures. I do love white flowers...they are the epitome of elegance. Coco and her camellia blooms with her pearls...tres chic.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is gorgeous, Adrienne. I prefer my white camellias also over the other colors. It is way to early yet here to see a first bloom..Happy Weekend..Judy
ReplyDeleteI just watched a really olden movie with Bette Davis last night and the romantic flower throughout the movie was the white camellia....it was a wonderful old movie.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoyed your blog and postings. I am only just returning from a being away from blogging for quite awhile. I'm a Southern California gal just recently moved to the Boise area. I can relate to your comments about blooms and the cold weather. Not much snow this winter ... but it is cold. Everything around here is in hybernation... but when spring arrives... it's beautiful!! Happy gardening.
ReplyDeleteSince I can't grow a lot of the beautiful things you can, like camellia, it's nice to be able to enjoy them via your posts. Enjoying from Utah.
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