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Early Bloomers for Denver to Boulder Gardens

By Joetta Fort

Real Estate Agent with The DiGiorgio Group

March 13, 2013 10:35 AM

Just a few days ago, it was nearly 70 degrees here in Arvada* Colorado and I got a little gardening done in my Pomona Lakes backyard.

While giddily playing in the gardens, I stumbled across the first bloom of the season – a Lenten rose blooming way before Lent!

Since then, we've had a BUNCH of snow! Here’s where that lovely bloom was – and really, where she still is.

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There are a lot of plants that won’t grow here, but many early bloomers do quite well.I’ve planted a lot of early bloomers, because I’m always so eager for spring. Here’s a few I recommend for high country gardens:

When buying perennial plants, bulbs, or seeds for your high country gardens, be sure they will do well in your zone. The Denver area is Zone 5, with some dips into Zone 4.

Luckily, when it gets cold we usually also get a nice blanket of snow to help protect the plants. I can’t wait until our current ‘blanket’ melts, because the moisture usually encourages more bloomers to poke up their heads!

*Arvada is a small town about midway between Denver and Boulder, CO.

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Hella Mitschke Rothwell

(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI

Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Joetta: It always amazed me when I saw flowers peeking out from the snow. And it always lifts the spirit when the first ones come out. We rarely have any snow here, but it can get cold at night. I see my grape vine starting to show signs of life, and my roses are growing like mad. It will be a great spring!

Mar 13, 2013 12:19 PM

Maria Morton

Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Joetta, your photo of the Lenten rose blooming in the snow is very nice.

Mar 13, 2013 12:40 PM

Joetta Fort

The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO

Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

It WILL be a great spring, Hella - you are so right!

Thank you, Maria!

Mar 13, 2013 04:45 PM

Than Maynard

Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK

Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

From gardening to shoveling snow....sounds like fun! (Not really. Warm weather is my preference.)

Mar 17, 2013 10:59 PM

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