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05/11/2009

my photos

ALLIUM SCHUBERTII

Shows a spectacular firework burst of flowers in June,

and dramatic seedheads later in the year.

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5 comments:

Crafty Green Poet said...: what a stunning plant!; 5 November 2009 at 21:21
Anonymous said...: Beautiful! They do make me feel itchy! ;o) Spikey little devils!; 5 November 2009 at 22:12
Simone said...: That is a gorgeous looking plant when in flower and when gone to seed too. x; 7 November 2009 at 09:47
Anonymous said...: I love alliums, I always cut off the heads at the end of flowering, must leave them on next time! So pretty! x; 8 November 2009 at 08:16
Anonymous said...: I've tried for two yeard to get these bulbs, but by the time I order I always receive a "SOLD OUT". I love your capture of the seed head!!; 5 December 2009 at 02:29

SPARROWHAWK ...

I've seen many a sparrowhawk playing at being remarkably agile in my garden over the years, but not until today had I had the opportunity to view one at such close range. Such a fascinating bird, it had decided to perch on my back fence for at least five minutes, spending the time carefully observing its surroundings. Suddenly it took me by surprise by flying off at a sharp angle low into a lilac tree. I could hear the other birds being taken by surprise too, and whether it got its catch I do not know? That was the last I saw of it.