One of the pleasures of living in the countryside, and having a dog to walk with every day, is coming across things that I've not noticed before.
These flowers (above) are a case in point.
The fields are covered in Cowslips at the moment (no Primroses), and to find these red variants amongst them is a real treat.
I believe they are simply a red Primula veris, and very nice too.
I may dig one small root, to transplant chez Cro. They may not be the world's most exciting flowers, but they do a good job.
I am drawn to the farm machinery and trailer in the photo.
ReplyDeleteOne of the great differences between French and English farmers is how they treat their machinery. In the UK farmers tend to back their machinery into an open sided dry hangar, whereas here they just leave it outdoors to rust.
DeleteI love the idea of transplanting wild flowers to the garden. They'll die away and come back year after year.
ReplyDeleteI planted nasturtiums one year which disappear in the summer and take over one corner every winter and I have some sort of lily which comes as a surprise in spring
I'll only take a tiny root, and it'll spread.
DeleteThe layout of this photo is very pleasing, and the farm machinery and the blue sky atop the red flower make a lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteIt was a beautiful day; I was lucky to spot the flowers.
DeleteI have never seen such wonderful carpets of primroses on the road verges and banks as here in Lower Normandy. Simply stunning against fresh green grass and the blue skies of these sunny days. Celandines and wood anemones too but the primroses are breathtaking. Haven't seen any cowslips!
ReplyDeleteYou have all our Primroses and we have all your Cowslips.
DeleteYes the primulas have been popping up all over my garden for a long time now giving me daily surprises. They are hardy plants.
ReplyDeleteI was walking along a whole path of them this morning, trying not to tread on them.
DeleteI'VE JUST HEARD THE FIRST CUCKOO OF 2017.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that it's a good year for cowslips - they're absolutely everywhere!
ReplyDeleteMasses of them, but I've only found one red lot.
DeleteThe Pirate is walking the dog who lives where we are staying in NZ...we see different things while dogwalking and talk to people who would otherwise just go by with a nod and a greeting
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit like cycling, you see things totally differently.
DeleteAs we know!
DeleteI love every aspect of the picture. Spring has sprung in Croland.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly has, I just hope it lasts.
DeleteOh, I thought you were talking about another area in the South of France.
ReplyDeleteThat's called Neeeeese.
DeleteLovely flowers, and I would definitely 'borrow' a root or two!
ReplyDeleteI shall put some in a pot.
DeleteThe colours work well in that photograph.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks good when the sun shines!
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