Spring pics

Here are some pics of my garden after a week of much needed rain. One sunny day and now it’s exploded with colour. There are pink cosmos, peach gladioli, new growth on the blueberry bush and strawberries. I have also harvested some silverbeet.

Gladioli

I was fascinated with the abundance of gladioli displayed for sale during the lead up to the Chinese New Year back in February. I had previously associated gladioli with the character Dame Edna Everage dispensing them to the public. Apparently, the gladiolus or sword lily is considered auspicious in Chinese culture because its flowers bloom from bottom to top and is symbolic of good fortune. Gladiolus in Chinese funerals and other important ceremonies is also meant to help people who have passed away to find their destination in the heavens. I simply love them for their flamboyant appearance. Today I planted some gladioli bulbs in a pot. I couldn’t decide on pink or purple, so I planted both colours.