Father Pitt

Why should the beautiful die?


Spring Flower Show at Phipps Conservatory

Pansy with stripes

The Spring Flower Show is on at Phipps Conservatory for the next three weeks. When we have said that it is up to the usual standard, we have said all you need to know. Above, a pansy. Father Pitt didn’t catch its name, but it has personality.

Bed of spring bulbs

The beds in front of the entrance are a riot of spring bulbs.

Bed of spring bulbs
Himalayan Blue Poppy

The fabulously rare and desirable Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis grandis).

Meconopsis
Broderie

The Broderie and its wishing well, all dressed for spring.

Wishing well
Petunia

Petunia × hybrida ‘Midnight Gold,’ a spectacular double petunia.

Double petunia
East Room

The East Room.

Delphinium

A pastel Delphinium.

Delphinium closeup
Display in the South Conservatory
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6.

The display in the South Conservatory.



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