Hocus crocus

In my previous post I asked for help naming what is my favourite plant in the whole garden. Thank you to everyone who helped me out - and you all agree that it's a Crocosmia, which I just think is a name that conjures images of a sneaky reptile appearing in the garden. Appropriately enough this is kind of how it behaves. For ages just long streaky leaves doing little of substance, then bam! Yes, before you know it you're caught in its visual jaws, utterly helpless.

However, unlike the animal, this one is all about the colour and vibrancy, and having spent the early morning out in the garden admiring it, I thought I'd share some pictures with you.

Magic