Much to my amazement, the magnolia forcing was a success! For a couple of days the buds remained resolutely closed, but then they began to oh so slowly peel back, and tiny glimpses of pink petal appeared. When I first saw the flowers starting to emerge, I had to stop and catch my breath. It felt like a small miracle. Once the transformation had begun, the petals unfolded rather quickly, and within twenty four hours the majority of the blooms on the first twig had opened, with the second twig swiftly following suit.
Magnolia blossom has a delicate spidery beauty which perfectly complements the sculptural elegance of the twigs. I cannot help but smile each time that I catch sight of it. I hope that it will not be too long before the tree in the garden begins to open its buds. I am impatient to see it in all its glory: a magnolia tree in full bloom against a blue sky lifts the heart like little else.
Oh my, this is so beautiful and delicate. Love it.
Looks so lovely, great photo’s. x
WOW it is such a beauty! I love the spidery ones, rather than the massive cup shaped magnolias. They always remind me of the grounds of Glastonbury Cathedral (where King Arthur is buried).. they have a huge Magnolia there, it stuck in my mind went we went on a school trip. Lou x
So beautiful, I love these pictures x
wow! that is beautiful!
Oh, how lovely – and I bet we’re all glad you kept the branches now!
Oh just beautiful!!!! 😀
Those are like art! breathtaking! x
Divine. Love it.
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Pretty, delicate and gorgeous. I love the second photo, the flowers are just on their way, divine. So happy the forcing worked. katie xx
Stunning. I do love these delicate crumpled magnolias so much.
Absolutely beautiful.
Wow! Well done you, looks stunning 🙂
Kate
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The images look really Japanese – so beautiful. We picked some branches of pussy willows and catkins on a walk last week and they have taken on a life of their own in a vase of water!
oh i love this so much! magnolias are one of my very favourites.
Go you! Well done on the forcing, they look beautiful, so delicate. Hope the tree takes the hint and follows suit soon too! x