First poppy of the season. It's one that was here when we moved in and always self seeds everywhere. It's a bit blousey for my tastes but I have a soft spot for them.
Wonky, I don't think it is Geranium Painter's Palette, I got it from Wilko as a bare root perennial that was sprouting in the plastic bag so I wasn't sure it would take but it seems happy now, 2 years 'ish on. I'm pretty sure it's Splish Splash after a bit of research.
I have Hosta Patriot growing by the pond and it gets very little damage, it's variegated with very tough leaves and in full sun all day with no scorching, maybe not the best place for a hosta but it doesn't mind full sun.
Dove, Liri, BusyL thank you I can't believe the difference a year makes! Dove, that clematis is gorgeous, bet the colour is amazing at dusk! BusyL, do you have pictures oif tour open garden this year?
Planted new bed today
Two hydrangea, two viburnum tinus, verbena lollipop, 2 lavender, 3 gooseberry, one rose, one blackcurrant and a few bits and bobs that were getting over crowded in the other bed, rudbeckia, scabious, aqualigia, penstemon, galladia and a few grasses......hands, back,....... in fact...I ache!
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First poppy of the season. It's one that was here when we moved in and always self seeds everywhere. It's a bit blousey for my tastes but I have a soft spot for them.
Wonky, I don't think it is Geranium Painter's Palette, I got it from Wilko as a bare root perennial that was sprouting in the plastic bag so I wasn't sure it would take but it seems happy now, 2 years 'ish on. I'm pretty sure it's Splish Splash after a bit of research.
I have Hosta Patriot growing by the pond and it gets very little damage, it's variegated with very tough leaves and in full sun all day with no scorching, maybe not the best place for a hosta but it doesn't mind full sun.
Lovely Poppy KeenOnGreen
Gorgeous Joybell.
I think many hostas are perfectly happy in sun as long as they have enough moisture below.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Lovely gardens! My hostas variegated green and white (all the same variety don't know what) do better in the sun
Thanks for the advice. I think I'll give 'Patriot' a try - and/or maybe one of the other thick-leaved varieties.
Lovely pics everyone and great inspiration!
Your garden is looking great Wonky.
Hosta leaves burn in the sun in Dordogne, but they probably won't this year if it carries on like this, cooler and wetter than many parts of the UK.
Compassion rose one of my favourite climbing roses, scented and repeats well.
Buff Beauty shrub rose
Dove, Liri, BusyL thank you
I can't believe the difference a year makes! Dove, that clematis is gorgeous, bet the colour is amazing at dusk! BusyL, do you have pictures oif tour open garden this year?
Planted new bed today
Two hydrangea, two viburnum tinus, verbena lollipop, 2 lavender, 3 gooseberry, one rose, one blackcurrant and a few bits and bobs that were getting over crowded in the other bed, rudbeckia, scabious, aqualigia, penstemon, galladia and a few grasses......hands, back,....... in fact...I ache!
