I should name this post: The Dance of the Purple Snow Iris, for the tiny flowers sway and shudder in the slightest breeze. It makes it very hard to get a sharp image of them!
I found the setting sun in perfect alignment with the irises this evening, so I had fun trying to capture the evening light through the petals.
They may not be purple, but we have a few very early Viburnum buds that have opened into their second stage of growth.
We are enjoying temperatures in the 60-70F range this week. An early gift of spring….but what could April bring??? 😉
Bread feeds the body indeed, but the flowers also feed the soul.
– The Koran
Thanks for visiting my garden. Come back again!
Judy
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Beautiful flower! It’s a good dancer too. Smiles! Nice post.
Thank you tee…;)
Love this purple Iris…. Soooo beautiful!!! 🙂 **
Thank you, Xandre! I love the color of them too!
Nice colours and post Judy.
Thank you very much, Jim! I do favor that color myself!
Gorgeous flowers!
thank you, Madhu!
Glorious colors on that Iris Judy! Isn’t this weather unbelievable? What a gift! Enjoy every moment of this day my friend!
Thanks, Margie!
What a gift, indeed! Windows open and the house actually feeling too warm on March 14! Amazing!
OH-MY-GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!! These photos are incredibly beautiful ! And I love the soft colours in the last one.
Wow! You made my day! Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you very much, Cee!
Beautiful pics – thanks for sharing:) Happy Hump Day!
Thank you, Renee! Happy Hump Day back to you! 😉
lovely photos.
I simply adore those colours 🙂
i wish to see iris in Maldives 😀
Thank you, Amira! I love that color, too!
Usually bulbs needs cold “storage” in a dark place (underground in winter) or in a refrigerator for several months. Then it will bloom outside, or if you have stored it in a refrigerator, you bring it out, put it in gravel, water it and it blooms. Maybe that’s the way you can have them in Maldives…by “forcing bulbs” indoors. It’s a thought! 😉
that sure is a thought. one I would love to try someday.
i guess I’d need to find some bulbs to experiment on 🙂
That’s true. Forgot about that! Seed/flower catalogues sell them and the internet has directions on “Forcing Bulbs”. Actually you can order a ready-made kit from different companies that arrive in time for blooming in your home…so they are all set to go. All you do is water and watch! That would be the easiest! I’ll see if I can find a link.
those are just beautiful.. ; )
Thank you, Dianne! I do love the color…
Very beautiful, spring seems much too early this year 🙂
Thank you, Judy! I agree…I worry about some of the buds.
just beautiful!!!
Thank you, eva! 😉
Gorgeous photos. The flowers aren’t bad models either. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Tess! 😉
I love how the velvety texture really came through and the purple snow iris is so beautiful. Thank you for touring us through your garden! 🙂 Daffodils just started to come up here but nothing else so far.
thank you, Sheila! That’s most kind of you! Our daffys are up with buds on them, I just noticed yesterday! Things are happening too fast!
The colours are so beautiful! And the iris is such a pretty flower too. Lovely pictures Judy! 🙂
Thank you, Zelmare! I do love those colors too!
Judy…uour photos look like a master painter used a magic palette!
I’ve passed along two awards to you: The Kreativ Blogger and the Sunshine Award. I’m so happy I’ve connected with you! You deserve them!
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Oh my, Vivian! What an honor….thank you so much! I am humbled and appreciative of your lovely gifts. It may take me a while to get them out. I don’t seem to have the time I did when I started blogging! But I do accept them with deep gratitude and thank you for your kindness.
And I’m happy to have connected with you and your fine blog, too! Thanks again! 😉
This is by far the most colorful photo’s I’ve seen today. Are these in your garden???
I would love to grow something like these but my orchids would be soooo jealous. LOLOL
Isn’t Mother Nature grand??? Giving you a special taste of the creations she and God have put together for your Easter, early.
Blessings,
Isadora
Yes, Isadora….I have about 4 small clumps of these mini Snow Irises. Three are purple and one is blue. I’m sure they aren’t for your tropical area! Like most bulbs that need cold, dark months….it probably wouldn’t work. So your Orchids are safe! 😉
wow. you made me feel like i am in garden … these flowers are stunning… lovely color..
Thanks again! I’ve been working on my macro lens….getting up close and personal! 😉
J’adore t’es photos, c’est plein de charme
Merci beaucoup ! J’aime votre commentaire !