Bellis perennis 'Rominette Series Carmine Rose'

I'm not 100% sure where I developed an obession with Bellis perennis.  I think I must have seen a grower's picture of the flower and immediately developed an affinity for it.  I thought the flower would be much larger than it actually is.  I do think this an attractive plant, however, I'm not sure how you get it to look like the picture from a grower.  Below is the picture of this plant from Benary and a picture of what the plant looks like for me. Hmm . . . 

My Bellis



Grower's Bellis

Same Yard, No Flood; and Combinations

I am surprised that none of the plants have seemed to have perished in the flood.  I wonder how long plants can withstand being submerged.  Here is picture without the water.

It is still spring here in Chicago and the plants are still popping their heads up from the ground. 

I like thinking of plant combinations.  Here is one that I like with my bulbs:  (tulips, muscari and ipheion)