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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – March 2022

March 15, 2022 By Carol 18 Comments

Welcome to Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day for March 2022.

Here in my USDA Hardiness Zone 6a garden in central Indiana, I am pleased to report that spring flowers are popping up every day.

I am not pleased to report that after several lovely spring days, winter returned a few days ago with temperatures in the teens.

“Brrrr,” said the flowers.

But for the most part, most of them, like these little ‘Pickwick’ crocuses did just fine and showed little damage once it warmed up again.

Elsewhere in the garden, I’m proud to show off Iris reticulata (histroides?) ‘Lady Beatrix Stanley’.

I think she looks pretty good considering the low temperatures she endured. I’ve made a note to move these bulbs away from the Amsonia that is crowding them out. I’ll do that by moving them “in the green” after they’ve flowered.

There are other irises in bloom—showing a little of the effects of the cold—names unknown.

The little yellow flowers are winter aconites, Eranthis hyemalis, that I hoped would have spread a bit more.

A few days ago was probably the peak for the lawn of crocuses.

I have to watch out for bees on really sunny days when the crocuses are opened up. This next week, I’ll take pictures to remind me in the fall where I should plant more!

I will also see bees on the snowdrops, like this one a few days ago.

And finally, what is that sweet scent?

Witchhazel?

It’s either that or the violas I bought earlier in the month.

They, too, survived the cold.

And that’s Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day here at May Dreams Gardens.

What’s blooming in your garden in the middle of March, as spring peeks around the corner? Join in for Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day and show us. To participate in this meme, post on your blog about the blooms in your garden around the 15th of the month. Then come back here and leave a comment to tell us what you have and a link to show us how to go see your flowers.

And remember, “We can have flowers nearly every month of the year.” — Elizabeth Lawrence

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  1. Alana says

    March 15, 2022 at 6:40 am

    It’s so nice seeing those spring bulbs. Spring is on the way – maybe for good, this time! Thank you, as always, for hosting GBBD.

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    • Barb Rogers says

      March 15, 2022 at 8:52 am

      I love the lawn of crocus! What a great idea! I have my indoor flowers, and walk around to capture other’s blooms as well!

      Reply
  2. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening says

    March 15, 2022 at 9:54 am

    You have a lot of spring blooms going on and seem a little ahead of us here in zone 7! Happy Bloom Day Carol!

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  3. Dorothy A. Borders says

    March 15, 2022 at 10:57 am

    Such spring beauty. My own plants have been very slow to wake up this March.

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  4. danger garden says

    March 15, 2022 at 11:40 am

    I’m glad the cold didn’t harm those beauties, may it only warm up from here…

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  5. LL says

    March 15, 2022 at 12:04 pm

    That patch of deep sky blue Iris looks amazing! I only tried those early spring Irises once, and they disappeared the next season. Maybe I should try again…

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  6. Kris P says

    March 15, 2022 at 12:04 pm

    I tried Iris reticulata for the first time this year. One pot produced a handful of flowers but it was nothing like the display you have. I loved your crocus too. Meanwhile, spring is well underway in my part of the country – in fact, I’d say we’re halfway to summer.

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  7. Kathy for Jentz says

    March 15, 2022 at 1:23 pm

    Your post reminds me that my little Iris reticulata have all disappeared – I blame a certain resident bunny. Maybe this fall I’ll remember to buy more and just force them inside. Happy Bloom Day!

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  8. Jane / MulchMaid says

    March 15, 2022 at 6:50 pm

    Seeing your Iris reticulata reminds me (yet again!) that I must order some for this fall. They really are the sweetest, toughest little spring bloomers! I have a mixed bag this month with a few traditional spring flowers in post. Happy Bloom Day, Carol!

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  9. Helen says

    March 15, 2022 at 6:59 pm

    I love all the Spring bulbs, I have only seen crocus in my yard.

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  10. Amy@Small Sunny Garden says

    March 16, 2022 at 3:11 am

    The iris reticulata varieties are so lovely and so durable! <3

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  11. pamsenglishgarden says

    March 16, 2022 at 11:39 am

    You have a delightful spring garden, Carol. And a bee already?!! Thank you for hosting. P.x

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  12. Lori says

    March 16, 2022 at 5:38 pm

    Very little is actually blooming in my yard and flowerbeds here in OKC. The hyacinths that I do not remember planting are blooming as are the grape hyacinths. My daffodils are up, and a few have buds on them, but it is early for them here. Fortunately, my bulbs that I planted in December are coming up as well. Thank goodness, or I would have never heard the end of it from my darling daughter and partner in everything garden related who thinks I should actually think about where I am planting such things before I buy them. I am working on her. My forsythia is budded out but no blooms yet, and I am planting violas this week, so at least that is something.

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  13. John says

    March 17, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    I can’t believe I’m so late getting a post in here but so much has been happening. This has been a great spring with more to come…

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  14. Jean at Jean's Garden says

    March 18, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    It’s so nice to see all your glorious spring blooms, Carol. Here in Maine, mud season is well underway and spring is in the air. I expect to see flowers blooming on my own clump of Crocus ‘Pickwick’ in the next week or so. Enjoy the season, and thanks again for hosting.

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  15. Marla says

    March 20, 2022 at 10:44 pm

    Your spring bulbs are beautiful, especially the Iris reticulata. I’m in zone 5b and I only have crocus Yellow Romance and Pickwick in bloom right now. I think Ruby Giant will bloom next. My Tahiti daffodils are just poking their heads out.

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