OK, should have much more color from flowers this month, although I thought we did well coming up with other ways color works in gardens over winter. Here is a misnamed heath, Erica carnea 'December Red'. This is a photo in full bloom last year (on a sunny day which I have not seen in quite some time now). It is just now opening up, about 1/3 of the bush is showing color. Just checked my witchhazel, still not quite opened, but getting closer.

Very pretty.

And here's the ever-popular sarcococa which my nose cannot even discern the tiniest fragrance from. Weird, as I know from others that it actually has a very pervading scent.

I've been wondering what these were called! "sarcococa" Nice photos Deb!
Here is my contribution no this slightly sunny Seattle day!
Camelia

Hellebore 'Love Bug'

Pretty!!

First crocus in my yard!! Love them!

Crocus, you never can have enough of them. What a great day today, 59 here. To bad I didn't get outside. .

I bought/planted a bunch more last fall, to spark up what I had!
Don't know what the temp was but it was so sunny! Loved it!!

Greg, your crocus blooms are beautiful.

Beautiful and cheerful!

My local Haggen has plants! Such a treat to just toss one in when grocery shopping - and I probably go every 3-4 days. So far, I've added a couple heathers - grasses and groundcovers on the horizon.

Yep, Haggen has a nice selection during the growing season. I find a few jumping in my cart as well.

Thanks!

Beneath the soggy fall leaves and after yanking out the encroaching buttercups, emerging tiarella 'Iron Butterfly' gives me a bit of color.

Pretty!

Edgeworthia

Hellebore 'Cherry Blossom'

'Cinnamon Snow'

First blossom on a primrose



Cheating, a pelargonium in the greehouse.

Nice, Julia. Must be fun to be able to get out of the wind/rain and enjoy some blooms.

Yes, so nice!! Just wish it were bigger so I could get a lawn chair in there, do a bit of reading. Just happy to have a greenhouse.