by Gardener1 | Jul 8, 2024 | Plant selection
Oenothera speciosa ‘Silky Orchid’. I started growing (from seed) & using this beautiful, unusual Evening Primrose last year, placing it in beds/borders where a softer edge is desired. ‘Silky Orchid’ has a wonderful tendency to spread itself & spill over edges,...
by Gardener1 | Jul 4, 2024 | Uncategorised
A newly planted Gilia capitata (Blue Gilia) – first time I’ve used this cracking little plant (reminds me of a pincushion) packed with dozens of tiny gentian blue flowers attractive to pollinators like butterflies & bees. I especially like its pretty...
by Gardener1 | Jul 3, 2024 | Plant selection
Verbascum ‘Snowy Spires’ is one of my top choices for any sunny bed or border. Its flower spikes of pure white with magenta eyes are stunning. Hoverflies amass on the blooms & bees love it too. 🐝 The flowers open from bottom up – when finished, deadhead the...
by Gardener1 | Jul 2, 2024 | Plant selection
Rosa ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – a fantastic floribunda rose, it is such a reliable & prolific repeat-flowerer with sweetly scented clusters of deep velvety purple blooms, fading to slate blue. It is semi-double & gives great access for bees to forage on...
by Gardener1 | Jun 25, 2024 | Garden Design
Lavender in bloom on a humid summer’s evening. Finally a welcome breeze tonight after such a hot day! #summergarden
