SPRING BULBS IN CONTAINERS PUTTING ON A SHOW

At last, despite the continuing rain of the last few weeks here in West Yorkshire, England, the spring bulbs are putting on a show in my garden containers. I admit, I went a bit mad last autumn and planted spring bulbs by the hundreds, literally. They aren't just in tubs but in the borders too where they are a bit slower to appear. Below are various irises (reticulatas), crocuses (luteus Golden Yellow), tete-a-tete narcissi, and thick tulip leaves with a promise of flowers yet to come. 

I hate winter and spring is my favourite time of year. Why? Because when March arrives I have months of spring, summer, and autumn to look forward to. 

The below Iris reticulata bulbs are a new variety for my garden. They are an intense violet-purple and  'Spot On' seems the perfect name for them as those splashes of white on the falls really do make them rather special. 

Iris reticulata 'Spot On'

Last but not least, Iris reticulata 'Harmony' which I have grown for years. It is a very popular variety and it is easy to see why. Those dabs of yellow really make them striking.  

Iris 'Harmony'