the color of September #3 – a purple crocus from a brown bulb
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This morning, thinking of the long winter, I planted a dozen crocus bulbs. The package promises large, dark purple blooms in early spring.
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I planted them in small groups, in front of my concrete bench. When they bloom in spring, I will be able to see them from my library window. After a long winter, a glimpse of those brave petals poking above the dry leaves will be so joyful.
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The crocuses we have now are bright purple and yellow. I planted them years ago, when my son was young. They have endured all these years and have even spread to other, distant parts of our property. I think the squirrels must dig them up, rebury them and forget where they have stashed their treasure.
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So, deep within the sienna brown of the bulbs is the makings of those purple petals. Wow!
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Copyright 2013 Jane Tims
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Wow, that second shot of the crocuses is stunning, the purple flowers mixed in with the browns & greens – and your painting drips with colours. Lovely x
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Gemma Hawdon
September 13, 2013 at 10:19 am
Hi Gemma. Thanks! I love painting like this, with the color going where it wants. You will be seeing real crocuses soon??? Jane
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jane tims
September 14, 2013 at 9:30 am
What a gorgeous watercolour telling the story of bulbs waking in spring.
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Carol Steel
September 13, 2013 at 9:23 am
Hi Carol. Thanks. The best will be the results of the bulbs I planted. Jane
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jane tims
September 14, 2013 at 9:29 am