The world's worst flower
Apr 12, 2022 23:34:22 #
I think the Crocus is one of the most beautiful flowers there is, but I despise them! I have seen some stunning shots of the purple and white crocuses and have been wanting to photograph some for the last three years. The problem -- they are gone before I can turn a camera on! They must only have a four or five day shelf life because by the time I realize each spring it is crocus time, it has already passed! Now tulips hang around for a while and so do lilies and while I enjoy them, I still want some crocuses to photograph! I feel better now that I've vented a little!
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Apr 13, 2022 01:05:24 #
I guess I'm just lucky. I've only been out to walk three or four times in the last month and I got several chances with crocus, winter aconite, snowdrops, and a couple of others. We've got daffodils and Siberian squill everywhere right now. I'd post a crocus for you, but I'm afraid it would just make you bitter. 😜
Apr 13, 2022 05:38:34 #
Bridges wrote:
I think the Crocus is one of the most beautiful fl... (show quote)
There are a lot more flowers that don't last very long after they bloom, You gotta be on your toes, when you see them stop and shoot them.
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Apr 13, 2022 13:38:58 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
Bridges wrote:
I think the Crocus is one of the most beautiful fl... (show quote)
Crocuses last a long time if you know where to look. Check out some saffron, it's made from the stamens of the crocus and it's the world's most expensive spice, only $200/oz. on Amazon
Apr 13, 2022 16:05:19 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
My crocuses have croaked. What a crappy crock! They and galanthus are pleasant little harbingers of spring. Your frustrations are telling you (and me) to get out and about with a camera. I used to see wild crocus on the loess ridges at my childhood home in western Iowa.
Apr 13, 2022 16:07:54 #
dave.speeking wrote:
Eat your heart out...
Yes, thanks! I'm coming to your house next spring!
Apr 13, 2022 17:03:37 #
Apr 13, 2022 18:21:58 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
rogerl wrote:
Or you could plan ahead for next year...
That's a great image. Guess that's what you get when you planted a crocus 300 years ago. The true harbingers of spring are coltsfoot and skunk cabbage. Don't know if you have skunk cabbage in the UK but coltsfoot definitely grows there. Once they emerge in early spring all the other early spring flowers follow and time to get the camera ready for field trips.
Apr 14, 2022 09:36:47 #
dave.speeking wrote:
Eat your heart out...
Those two are lying down on the job.
Apr 14, 2022 21:27:08 #
SteveFranz
Loc: Durham, NC
Growing up on a farm in SW Minnestoa, there was a small patch of crocus in a neighbors pasture. Every spring I went out searching for them, sometimes I found them, sometimes not. When I did find them, I'd pick a handful for my mother. She always appreciated that first sign of spring after a long MN winter.
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