by Gardener1 | Aug 1, 2024 | Plant selection
Evening primrose ‘Silky Orchid’ – now in full flower, its sheer flower power is astonishing & I can’t rate it highly enough! This very resilient perennial form creates a lovely loose, romantic feel to edges – I love the way it tumbles across &...
by Gardener1 | Jul 31, 2024 | Plant selection
This year’s ’Big Butterfly Count’ closes on 4 August. Download the app, it’s a fun & interactive way to get children involved. You can also upload more than one count, so try completing it at different times of day or during different weather conditions. Our...
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 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...
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,...
