The winter solstice must be acknowledged. So we will celebrate with a flower that is actually supposed to be blooming at this time of year*. A cyclamen. Wonderful. Nearly Spring!
* The Official Horti Rule Book, Chapter 7 Non-negotiable Flowering Times.
Off The Edge Gardening 
I have two red ones blooming on my kitchen window sill – lovely. I also like your way of thinking about spring. 🎄
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They are the most lovely plants aren’t they?!
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My tibouchina wouldn’t qualify then? Must buy a cyclamen 😉
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You know how to hurt a gal!
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If it’s any consolation the tibouchina is looking pretty weary, like Yours Truly!
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We’re beginning to think a lot about spring! Some alstromeria blooming, but no cyclamen yet.
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Alstromeria wins I think! 🙂
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My primulas have been in flower since the end of October – I deadheaded some of them yesterday. Now the shortest day is just about over, here’s looking forward to spring. Happy Christmas and all the best for good gardening in 2016.
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And to you my dear! Hope to see you soon x
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Have you got daffodils? Everyone seems to have daffodils except me.
Happy solstice 🙂
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No daffs here, so you are in good company! 🙂
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I found this year mini-Cyclamens, most cute to have in the house. Wonderful foliage too.
(you should know that few Cyclamens are not following the Horti rule :0)
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Lovely! xx
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I’ve got snowdrops, daffodils, cyclamen and my Ribes sanuineum ‘white icicle’ is flowering! Have a lovely Christmas Gill and see you next year:)
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And you Maggie, I expect it will all sort itself out by next year 🙂
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No daffs here, either, but the sun is shining today!
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