I've got some Plum Puddings on the go (poppies, not next year's Christmas pud) and they say they repeat flower - but not sure if they go on all summer - more like two flushes.
Here you are Verd- Black Dragon. It looks much brighter and lighter in the pic as it was sunny and also the purples don't seem to get the depth in the pix. It's smaller than Night owl but very pretty
will take some more later
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Here are a couple of my favourite tree in the whole world ! It is a cornus kousa - probably about a century old, and it is absolutely spectacular at this time of year. It is in the centre of our village, and has been known to stop traffic
Nothing as grand as above in my garden this week, although I think the wall of Geums is trying
This is my death garden presently containing lilies in pots although this border needs a massive rethink in autumn, it's a huge mess
Love this rose although I had to move it so it's very small and insignificant at the moment
I'm finding it particularly difficult to design with reds whereas I'm really happy with my purple and white border
I'm going to build a proper wooden arch next year and close this area with trellis to enhance to changes in mood here
That's the good, the bad and now the ugly.
This is a Eryngium Planum and quite healthy except that every year around mid summer, it's leaves wilt. Stalks remain upright and flower but the rest of the bottom growth seems to die off. Is this normal? I've tried googling with no results, if anyone has similar experiences or knows why it does this, I'd appreciate it
Winter those are cracking pix although I'm a little worried about your 'death' garden... there aren't any bodies are there?....
The lilies make a great statement done like that and the rose covered arch is lovely. The rose looks very healthy and happy there. Not grown that Eryngium but I see what you mean..could you just cut off the lower leaves? Perhaps there's too much foliage for the rest of the plant to support. Someone will know the answer I'm sure!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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I've got some Plum Puddings on the go (poppies, not next year's Christmas pud
) and they say they repeat flower - but not sure if they go on all summer - more like two flushes.
Love the colours Matt - that Gazania is zingy !!
Very pretty Allium Roseum
Here you are Verd- Black Dragon. It looks much brighter and lighter in the pic as it was sunny and also the purples don't seem to get the depth in the pix. It's smaller than Night owl but very pretty
will take some more later
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Nice pics Mattbeer. I have a poppy royal wedding, it bloomed for 2 days then dropped all the petals. I was a bit disappointed to say the least.
FG - love the Black Dragon.
Here are a couple of my favourite tree in the whole world ! It is a cornus kousa - probably about a century old, and it is absolutely spectacular at this time of year. It is in the centre of our village, and has been known to stop traffic
Wow, that really is stunning Chicky
Thanks chick- although the pic doesn't really do it justice.
That cornus is beautiful. What we'd call up here- a right stoater!!!
Translation- 'a magnificent specimen'
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Nothing as grand as above in my garden this week, although I think the wall of Geums is trying
This is my death garden presently containing lilies in pots although this border needs a massive rethink in autumn, it's a huge mess
Love this rose although I had to move it so it's very small and insignificant at the moment
I'm finding it particularly difficult to design with reds whereas I'm really happy with my purple and white border
I'm going to build a proper wooden arch next year and close this area with trellis to enhance to changes in mood here
That's the good, the bad and now the ugly.
This is a Eryngium Planum and quite healthy except that every year around mid summer, it's leaves wilt. Stalks remain upright and flower but the rest of the bottom growth seems to die off. Is this normal? I've tried googling with no results, if anyone has similar experiences or knows why it does this, I'd appreciate it
Fairygirl I would love to see iris in the flesh- pics are really lovely to look at but sometimes don't do justice to colours.
Chicky what a great tree.
Wintersong beautiful pics as always. I adore the lilies m, mine are nowhere near flowering yet
Winter those are cracking pix although I'm a little worried about your 'death' garden... there aren't any bodies are there?....
The lilies make a great statement done like that and the rose covered arch is lovely. The rose looks very healthy and happy there.
Not grown that Eryngium but I see what you mean..could you just cut off the lower leaves? Perhaps there's too much foliage for the rest of the plant to support. Someone will know the answer I'm sure!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...