Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Bells of Ireland

I finally have a successful seed.  Yes, singular, only one.  The really odd thing is I planted the annual seeds in 2011. They spent the winter outside in the whiskey barrel.


   Today I discovered that what I thought was a weed, was a Bell of Ireland flower!
The lime green cup shapes are why people grow these, but they actually do get a very tiny white flower inside the cups, as you see here a few days later:

 It's one of those weird flowers I wanted to grow just because its so different. I wanted to use them in some bouquets.  Unfortunately I need more than one for that. At least it bloomed  right in the front so I could discover it.   Maybe there is still hope for the red sunflower seeds I planted there this year.  I will have to look for them next July. :)
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6 comments:

  1. Sunray GardensTue Jul 10, 06:10:00 AM 2012

    To have any seed grow this year I think it's a plus. This heat started so early and with no rain that I think most seeds dried out before they could start.

    Cher Sunray Gardens

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  2. BalishaTue Jul 10, 08:27:00 AM 2012

    Isn't nature funny? These are so pretty in bouquets....maybe next year you can try it again and get more than one.
    Balisha

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  3. Grandma Barb's This and ThatTue Jul 10, 10:57:00 AM 2012

    Isn't it fun to find surprises in the garden. I have a couple of sunflowers that sprouted from seeds the birds dropped.

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  4. LonaTue Jul 10, 11:48:00 AM 2012

    What a wonderful surprise when nature fools us like that. It is an amazing looking flower Zoey.

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  5. DianneTue Jul 10, 12:25:00 PM 2012

    What a nice surprise! I love plants this color.

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  6. NanaDianaTue Jul 10, 05:24:00 PM 2012

    I have tried several times to grow those. I have always loved them and they dry beautifully. What a sweet surprise that was, huh? xo Diana

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