by Gardener1 | Jul 29, 2024 | Plant selection
(1) Clematis texensis ‘Princess Diana – I love the vibrant tulip-shaped cerise pink flowers & healthy dark green foliage (& it’s an American variety 🇺🇸🤩). I’ve only ever seen it once before, many summers ago, looking spectacular in an allotment at the...
by Gardener1 | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorised
One of our 6 Buddlejas looking forward to participating in the #bigbutterflycount next week when we have a bit more sunshine here! My daughter & I take part every year 🦋. Download the Big Butterfly Count app on your phone & never miss out! And our sweet boy...
by Gardener1 | Jul 24, 2024 | Uncategorised
Verbascum ‘Snowy Spires’, busy bees foraging. 🐝 A few weeks ago, I posted a couple of photos of the Verbascum just coming into bloom. It’s been such a grey summer & not great for our garden insects, that it was a real joy to see how busy the bees have been on the...
by Gardener1 | Jul 22, 2024 | Plant selection
Agapanthus at twilight & at sunrise. Blue is my favourite colour in the garden 💙 I always know that summer school holidays are upon us when the agapanthus is in bloom. These agapanthus die back every year, so are not evergreen but are hardy for our British...
by Gardener1 | Jul 10, 2024 | Plant selection
Buddleia Buzz ‘Hot Raspberry’, a striking compact variety that is great for containers & small gardens. Magenta blooms up to 6-8 inches long with little orange ‘eyes’ are a magnet for bees & butterflies for 4 months – remember to deadhead regularly to...
