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5th Feb 2008. My flowers have opened! I think they are really beautiful. The petals are light purple - some have deep lilac lines. Can you see the stigma it is the dark orange part inside the petals. The light orange parts are the anthers.

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27th Jan 2008. The Flowers are a few cm's high. As you can see the petals are still closed. They are ready to open any day now!

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23rd Jan 2008. The Crocus flower 1st appears! It is closed and stands just a few cm's off the ground.

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21st Jan 2008. Leaves grow a little taller.

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18th Jan 2008. First few Crocus leaves appear.

Here is my Crocus Picture Diary.

Each week I will be uploading new pictures of my Crocus plants - as they grow! Compare them with your own.

Don't forget to take part in the Crocus Drawing Competiton to win prizes!

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