Cyclamen

A delightful splash of colour can be found in wintery Christchurch, within Townend House, in the Botanic Gardens.  There is a regular procession of greenhouse plants grown there, and just now it is the turn of cyclamens, so brilliantly displayed.  

Tucked amongst the flowers is a marble statue of six cherubs.  Though the statue is damaged, it is clear that the little people are indulging in singing, dancing and eating.

There are two extra photos of this mass display of these lovely flowers.