My mother gave Franco london1967 an Amaryllis bulb for Christmas, it's not quite as dark as the picture on the box indicated but it is a wonderful colour..... the first flower-head has died but I think there is a little sign at the base of the leaves that another bud may be coming.......


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....our latest orchid from M&S !


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Last time I was in IKEA a few weeks ago, I spotted an orchid in bud that was a change from the Phalaenopsis variety that are now readily available in most supermarkets, and had to buy it.  It's a long time since I've had one of the Cymbidium variety, but have been rewarded by this lovely specimen now in full bloom. Pure sunshine on a gloomy day !


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A very chilly day and a slight flurry of snow reminded me I still had to add a couple of photos to follow on from my last post........

Winter sunshine filtering through the trees, the view from my mother's sitting room......


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