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First signs of spring at RHS Garden Wisley – Part Two

2 Written by Lisa on 14th Mar 2014 in Inspiration, Plants

crocus at RHS Wisley Garden Lisa Cox Designs

On Tuesday I shared some images of RHS Garden Wisley, which is feeling very spring like now.  I took so many images of the spring flowers that I thought I’d share them with you in a separate blog post.

The crocuses were looking amazing, especially in the sunshine…

Spring crocus at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox Designs

Crocus at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox Designs

But this is also the time of year for the hellebores to sing out.   They’re one of my favourite plants and they most definitely signify the start of spring.

Pink & White Hellebores at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox Designs

Deep red Hellebores Lisa Cox Garden Designs

The nodding flowers are so delicate, almost translucent and I particularly love the deep purple varieties.

Hellebores at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox Designs

White & Pink Hellebores at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox Designs

White Hellebores at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox Designs

Purple Hellebore Lisa Cox Garden Designs

The hellebores in the picture below were on the bank at the top of the wildflower meadow.  Mixed with other bulbs they look gorgeous.

Spring planting at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox Designs

But the early narcissus really did shine out and make me smile.  There’s something about them that’s just so cheerful…

Yellow Narcisses at Wisley Garden Lisa Cox Designs

In the photo below they are planted en mass, creating quite an architectural feel against the hazel stems behind.

Narcissus at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox

And of course they always look best planted in groups or clumps…

Dwarf Narcissus at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox

Golden narcissus at RHS Garden Wisley Lisa Cox

I think the contrast between the dead stems of the phlomis below gave quite a dramatic effect.

RHS Garden Wisley by Lisa Cox Designs

I hope my images have put a spring in your step.  Wisley is well worth a visit if you’re in the area and there’ll be plenty more bulbs appearing over the coming weeks.

 

(Images: Lisa Cox)

First signs of spring at RHS Garden Wisley – Part One

0 Written by Lisa on 11th Mar 2014 in Inspiration

RHS Garden Wisley by Lisa Cox

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