I love that clematis as well - much prefer the plain white rather than the freckled variety. Craving c.urophylla right now (have been holding off the clems until I have managed to get a few of the species going (fargesi, potaninii flammula or ternata - those huge white ones) but cripes, it is slow. 2-3 years before germination (fingers crossed for this spring). Now I have space, might get another rehederiana (had one years ago -a total monster). Keep the pics coming Daisy (although I am sick with envy) - cheers us all up now that freezy winter is finally upon us.

it is single digits F here in michigan ...

thanks for the breath of spring

ken

Thanks, Daisy - so nice to see blooms and envision warmth.

The flowers of a Cretan Spring really are wonderful. It's a while since I was there but the variety was spectacular. Wonderful little orchids and the like which were especially beautiful growing around the ancient ruins. I only hope they survive the tourism and development.

My Winter flowering Clematis are blooming too but in far less abundance than in their homeland.

I have seen the jessamine blooming here too, but not so grand off such a great hill! What an avalanche! Wild flowers are waking up and some have never gone to sleep.

I love those little bees ;-)

Floral, that was my thought too. Thanks for the photos, Daisy. Glad to see them all.

Thank you for the lovely pics! All I see here is 2 feet of snow/60.96 centimeters....sigh.