Springtime
Christchurch, New Zealand
September 2023
Cherry Blossoms and Daffodils in Hagley Park North
We just happened to hit the peak season for the beautiful cherry blossoms that line Hagley Park in Christchurch. The trees are the very popular hybrid, Yoshino Cherry, from Japan. Some of the 1st trees were planted in 1905 at this park. The flowers are nearly all white but are tinged with a very pale pink. Sadly, the trees bloom and the flowers fall all within a 3-week period. We just lucked out. It’s been a bucket list item to see them in full bloom in Japan, so I was pretty excited that we hit it just right.
The daffodils are one of the 1st signs that Spring has sprung in New Zealand. They are everywhere, think like our daylilies in the USA. The daffodils are prolific growers that brighten the landscape.
