January colour

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Jan 10, 2008 6:52 pm

We wanted some winter colour, so several years ago my wife picked Viburnum bodnantense because she liked its pink flowers

It flowers for months on end, but we especially like to see it now, in January. Of course our mild winters (Victoria B.C.) help - it's rather like the Isle of Wight or like northern France.

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Jan 11, 2008 12:00 pm

Wow, you still have the kind of green and color in January?

I may have to change my mind and move to BC rather than Mexico when I retire

Lucky you

Ginger

whis4ey · Post by **whis4ey** » Jan 11, 2008 12:34 pm

I love this plant at this time of year
This pic was taken just before Christmas

Deb118 · Post by **Deb118** » Jan 11, 2008 1:08 pm

whis4ey · Post by **whis4ey** » Jan 11, 2008 6:54 pm

Wee Debs is certainly a girl of few words

Deb118 · Post by **Deb118** » Jan 11, 2008 11:05 pm

whis4ey wrote:Wee Debs is certainly a girl of few words

Ok... How's this???
You SUCK, Sam!!!

whis4ey · Post by **whis4ey** » Jan 12, 2008 10:44 am

Does that mean ..... you DON'T love me any more

Deb118 · Post by **Deb118** » Jan 12, 2008 11:20 pm

You know I do

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jan 13, 2008 12:15 pm

Wow Herb, that some nice color this time of year!! Is this early for it to bloom or is this normal??

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for the rest???

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Jan 13, 2008 1:03 pm

KHT -

It's quite normal. I've forgotten exactly when it started to bloom, but I think it was at least 2 months ago & I expect it'll go on for at least two more.

I've just walked round the garden to see what other varieties were flowering and was surprised. The total was 18, including our first snowdrops and the Sarcococca next to the front door. It has the most beautiful perfume.

Herb

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jan 13, 2008 1:08 pm

Hi Herb!!

Boy, that IS pretty!! Missed this thread till now when I saw it lit up! It is all ugly around here...no color....

Thanks for sharing!

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jan 13, 2008 1:31 pm

Thanks for the additional information Herb, something to look into for sure!! A month and a half of rain here and we need added color this time of year!! The brightest spot in our yard is the hot pink survey marker!

Deb118 · Post by **Deb118** » Jan 13, 2008 1:37 pm

LucyGoose wrote:Hi Herb!!

Boy, that IS pretty!! Missed this thread till now when I saw it lit up! It is all ugly around here...no color....

Thanks for sharing!

THAT! Is why Sam sucks. Geezzzz lighten up

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jan 13, 2008 5:31 pm

I tried!

Libby · Post by **Libby** » Jan 24, 2008 1:30 am

What a lovely sight in January, Herb, thanks for sharing!

Linda P · Post by **Linda P** » Jan 24, 2008 12:38 pm

Herb, that's a sight for sore eyes. I'm snow blind here in the Midwest. I have a Dawn viburnum, but usually lose the flower buds to late freezes. I tried bringing some branches in to force last year, but waited too long to do it, and I didn't think of it in time this year either.
Linda P