Prunus Mume trees are starting to bloom

[R3x]

And here are 3 flowers that are not Umes but flowering in this period.
Jasmine:


Chimonanthus Preacox - Wintersweet:


Lonicera (needs cutting and wire):

 

[gooeytek]

This one is deep red in fact - it's just the photo making it more pink:

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Beni-chi-dori:
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Unkown one:
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How cold was your winter season?

 

[R3x]

How cold was your winter season?

I think the coldest nights had like -8C or so. But overall it is quite warm spring - the agricultural people say for example apricots bloom a month earlier than usual.

 

[gooeytek]

I think the coldest nights had like -8C or so. But overall it is quite warm spring - the agricultural people say for example apricots bloom a month earlier than usual.

That's still pretty cold, good to know. I don't think it has been that cold here in NY where I am.

 

[R3x]

Omoi no Mama

Kurare


Quoi no wac (don't know where this name comes from)


Nanko (the fruit variety)


Unnanmed red variety

 

[R3x]

Here's an interesting one. It's one of the 4 or 5 years old seedlings that have started to flower this year. It's outer petals are pink while the inner ones are white. Very nice. Maybe I have created a new variety...