February 2026 Bloom Day

First Crocus of the year.

 

On February's Bloom Day this year, snow still covers most of my back yard, but the snow has retreated from the south-facing front yard. Yesterday I spotted a tiny species Crocus peeking out from the clumps of dried vegetation.

A couple of snow drops and a couple of clumps of the buds of 'Orange Monarch' were also coming up. The green buds of daffodils and narcissi are showing too, along with the foliage of the Sternbergia planted last fall.

 

First snow drop (Galanthus elwesii 'Mount Everest')

Buds of 'Orange Monarch' Crocus.

The front yard in February.

The east yard yesterday morning.

The Witchhazel on the west side of the house is in bloom, though the showy 'Diane' in the back yard has yet to display anything. Hopefully today's rain will melt more of the crusted snow in the back yard, starting the process of growth.

 

Southern Witchhazel in bloom.

 

There are more flowers indoors: some orchids in the master bath and elsewhere, and an African violet.

 

Orchid display in master bath.

Miltassia orchid in bloom

The miniature orchid, Epidendrum polybulbon is still displaying its one bloom, and the African violet is still covered in blossoms.

 

Epidendrum polybulbon

 

'Optimara' African violet with succulents on a windowsill.

Downstairs a pink Pahlaenopsis has re-bloomed. I'm hoping that spring will bring more of my Phalaenopsis orchids into bloom in the next few months.

 

Pink Phalaenopsis.

Let's hope spring arrives soon, I'm so tired of winter! Thank you to Carol Michel and her May Dreams Garden blog for hosting Garden Blogger's Bloom Day every 15th day of the month.