I've been monitoring - to use a massively overly scientific term - the aconite in Friary Gardens ever since the first little yellow bobbins appeared at the end of December, and they are now at their peak.
Same as I do every year!
They inhabit the old earthwork that formed the town's old boundary once upon a time, nestled under the trees.
I believe they have some kind of church related nickname that escapes me at the moment; to me they are like little blond choristers in a green robe, especially before the flowers open up.
Probably heretical to say it, but I like them more than snowdrops...there, you can stop following me now!
Si
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They are so pretty! I wish they grew here...
ReplyDeleteThey are sweet. A whirl of leaves with the flower in the centre.
ReplyDeletethank you both so much!
ReplyDeleteI do like aconites, very much and don't find them every winter as they only grow in a few areas round here.
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