Here in South-Eastern Queensland we don’t really get autumn and spring and we don’t get blossoms and bulb flowers – you need a colder winter for that! So one of the things I was really looking forward to with our road trip was spring flowers – and they certainly didn’t disappoint.
Blossoms
and…just because I can’t help myself…
Irises
and for something a little different…
Tulips and other bulbs
Most of these pics were taken in Lille – at the beginning of our trip.
and some token daffys…
Chateau Flowers
Wisteria
Full disclosure – I have enough pictures of wisteria and lilacs to fill multiple posts…here are just a few.
Lilacs
We had to stop for photos every time I saw it.
Just because
Yes, I happened upon some bluebells too… If you’ve read Wish You Were Here you’ll know about my fascination with bluebells.
Market Flowers
and finally…
Okay, it’s Thursday – that means lovin’life linky time. You know what to do…
And Anyways... 
These are just beautiful!! So cheery!
What beautiful blooms, Jo! Thank you for sharing these photos today. We will all get to travel and explore again sometime soon, I hope!
SSG xxx
So beautiful, Jo. Spring flowers are the best, fresh and full of hope. #lovin’lifelinky
You’ve captured such brilliant colours here, Jo. I swear that I could smell their sweet scent through my screen!
I love these photos! Like you, I live in an area that doesn’t get cold enough for spring bulbs. Your photos were much needed eye candy!
Thanks Michelle…
Lovely and those hot pink buds just waiting to burst out made me want to buy a bunch. Thanks for all the flowers and the reminder that Spring is in the air x
These are all so beautiful, especially love the market flowers as it reminds me of markets which sell them💜
Looking at the pics takes me back too…
Breathtaking array of blooms! I love bluebells too – first encountered them in Texas, and then again in Scotland. We unfortunately don’t get to see them Singapore.
Aaaah but you get those beautiful orchids – whose scent hangs on the air there. Thanks for dropping by, it’s lovely to meet you…virtually speaking.
Having been brought up in Queensland and left Australia to live in England more than 30 years ago, I totally understand your fascination with Spring bulbs. Even now, I get so excited at the beginning of each new season and love to watch the different bulbs emerge: first snowdrops and crocus (sometimes popping their little heads up through the snow!), then daffodils, hyacinths, aliums and tulips. It’s an absolutely joyous time of year!!
After the dark of winter it’s such a hopeful time.