Now that the automatic greenhouse shading has done its job for the summer and the vine has now conveniently dropped all its leaves, these plants are being allowed maximum light during the darkest time of the year. It has to be the easiest and most conveniently natural way to provide shade in a greenhouse. Easier even than flicking a switch! Oh and did I mention zero cost? This greenhouse is not 'heated' as such but the heater thermostat is set to keep the temperature just above freezing - which is fine for these plants which are just being grown for a little winter colour and fragrance.
Just 2 hyacinths have filled the air with their perfume but actually the little Cyclamens have their own much softer perfume as does the yellow Primula. None of the other coloured Primulas have any perfume at all. There are bulbs in the larger terracotta pots - not planted as early as I'd have liked! Hopefully, they'll follow on and provide a little continuity.
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