The Kerria japonica began to bloom a week ago.
This is my favorite phase - simultaneously displaying all stages of buds and blossoms.
This shrub was here when I bought the place, and has grown and grown.
This year it is vast: an intricate, wind-dancing marvel.
After one week, most of the buds have now opened.
The entire shrub appears more gold than green,
and glows even on a rainy day:
The flowers are rather delicate.
From now on, every rain and strong wind will leave petals on the ground.
I wanted to share it with you before that happens.
Daily Markmaking last night: Kerria japonica, 2019.
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