It’s like a spring miracle.
If you remember this, you will likely have been pretty pessimistic about the future of my hyacinth bulbs. I was, too. I basically gave up on them. If I was out in the garden and happened to see them languishing on the patio, I’d kick them back into their respective holes, toss a little dirt on them, and let it be. Without fail, the next time I was out there they were dug up again, so I repeated the process.
And then, suddenly, I was out there today, and, I KID YOU NOT, people, ALL of the bulbs were growing and most of them were even in bloom. Whaaaaat? How did this happen?
the biggest of the bunch
a wee diminutive one
Besides the first one, they don’t look all that healthy, but clearly this is not to be expected. They were fighting for their lives. But now that they are established, maybe next year will be luckier for them. The last two are just beginning to pop up, but the green gives me hope that they will blossom, too.
Considering that I either never knew or have now forgotten what colors I chose in the bulbs, it’s super fun to watch them come up and discover what they look like. Looks like the one on the left will be pinkish purple– the same as the diminutive one? WHAT will the one without flowers yet BE?
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Fear not, those bulbs are tough things! And they’ll be there to greet you year after year. You have to post a pic when the purple blossoms!!
Wow, those things are bulletproof!
Love them, beautiful.