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IN THE FIELD: Rusty Daffodils-A New variety?
A few weeks ago we had a family gathering at my sister’s home. During time-outs between various sports and games, I managed to steal away for a few moments to appreciate her gardens and the new landscaping she and her husband have installed.
Somehow she has managed to force some daffodils into blooming in the middle of the summer. But I do think this part of the garden is a bit rich when it comes to iron content in the soil. I’ll be sure to mention something about soil nutrients when I talk with her this weekend.
David Heilman 
I had to do a double take before I caught it! LOL
S said I may have been a little too cryptic in my description…I think she was right…again.
Nice one, David! At first I thought they were real (that was before I checked the larger version) and were of some unique variety.
Thanks Gracie, unique for sure!!! My sister has all kinds of whimsical stuff throughout her gardens…you have to look closely though because she hides them out of view.
Gorgeous! They do look real! I want some!
They are pretty cool…I’ll find out where she got them and let you know!
A great image, David! Are these the new ‘petrified’ variety? 😉
Thanks Ted, they are native to the Painted Desert / Petrified Forest area. Some have been found at smaller scrap/recycling yards. Some garden shops carry domesticated varieties also.
They are quite lovely! I love the rich rusty colors. I imagine this variety blooms year-round, even through the winter snow. What a hearty plant!
They are extremely hardy and they bloom all year…rain or shine, cold or hot. And they grow in most soil conditions and even do well in planter boxes, large pots or urns. A pretty versatile flowering plant…guaranteed to bloom year after year…and you don’t need to divide them!
I bet those are hardy enough to bloom all winter too!
They are an “all weather” variety and the blooms last for years!
I love the colour but as daffodils they are somehow a bit gruesome! Yes, I’m sure they are extremely hardy!! 😀
True, they are not very lustrous as most daffodils go, but the plants last forever!
And they have a lovely texture also 🙂
Interesting color, nice texture, long lasting, and critters from the woods don’t care for them at all!! What more could a greener want in a blooming plant?!
Hilarious! I love the contrasting colours here; I nearly jumped back when the page opened: very eye-popping! I love it.
Glad to add a bit of humor to start the weekend. That’s my sister the decorator…always finds the perfect spot for things..I keep telling her to start her own business…someday I hope!
I love very, very much this photo! I love its colours!
Awesome!
Thanks Cornel, my sister has all kinds of interesting thing throughout her garden. Most every time I go over there she has added something new.
WOW! The colours fascinated me, dear David, Thank you, have a nice week, love, nia
Thanks Nia, I never know what to expect when I go over to my sister’s house. She has such neat things…inside and out! Have a nice week too NIa!
Fooled me! I thought these were interesting and had never seen them before-just took a closer look now…DA-vid!
Ok I was a little obscure with the description when it came to this one…I was warned that it was a bit unfair…had you going though huh?!
Ah and I thought this is some new breed 🙂 Ha ha, at the beginning, before reading your post, I thought those were dried daffodils 🙂
Gotcha! Next time I go over to my sister’s house I have to get a photo of the metal rooster that is almost four feet tall. I have a few shots of it but would like to get a better one to post. The rooster is so fun and whimsical…what a hoot for the garden!
Amazing colors david : )
Aren’t these the coolest?! My sister has the neatest stuff in her garden. I like the contrast between the rusty metal and the dwarf blue spruce in the background.