Early Risers

It has only been a week, but Lupine "Sunrise," Acroclinium Paper Daisy, and Salvia farinacea "Fairy Queen" are the first to arrive to the spring party:

Lupine "Sunrise" and Paper Daisy

Salvia farinacea "Fair Queen"

Amaryllis Red Lion's stem has now been cut down and leaves are appearing and Amaryllis "Apple Blossom" is hanging in a bit longer. I'm still trying to control the aphid problem on the Hellebore. I can't wait to get this one outside. Hopefully the aphid problem with then go away... but then again, it may not...