I expect the hesperis will cope tho may adopt an unusual attitude.
We have two shrubs on the slope between the gravel and the grass and one has suffered in the stormy winds and is now lying almost horizontal. They are covered in white flowers so I shall leave them be till that's done and then the flopped one can be moved to form part of the mixed hedge along the roadside as we have gaps where stuff has died.
Busy - how lovely to be able to spend time with your little ones and know you plants are being cared for. We are due a bit more rain this afternoon and then none till Friday.
Chicky - that iris is gorgeous. I have planted about 2 doz in my new island bed and some will be surprises but I love the form. Whilst weeding the other bed I managed to decapitate an allium which is now in a glass and has opened up fully. Maybe one for the cuttings garden when I get it.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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Quite excited today as new greenhouse is being delivered tomorrow! Went for a Rhino premium 8 x 12 after much deliberation. It's replacing a 4m x 2m polytunnel which hasn't performed as well as I would have liked (the type with the green string woven into the cover.) Need to erect it PDQ as my other greenhouse is completely packed & overflowing with tender plants.
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Oh dear Chicky
But it is a beauty 
OH let me hobble around the garden this morning with my camera
He did sterling work yesterday
Runners and Borlotti planted out.
The site of my fall where I wrecked the Hesperis
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove Not quite Longfellow's "The Wreck of the Hesperus" but you could pen an ode to the Wreck of the Hesperis
There's a strong possibility that may happen Joyce
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I've heard of the Wreck of the Hesperis, Dove.looks like there was some truth in it.
You beat me Joyce. Didn't see you until I'd already posted.
I expect the hesperis will cope tho may adopt an unusual attitude.
We have two shrubs on the slope between the gravel and the grass and one has suffered in the stormy winds and is now lying almost horizontal. They are covered in white flowers so I shall leave them be till that's done and then the flopped one can be moved to form part of the mixed hedge along the roadside as we have gaps where stuff has died.
Busy - how lovely to be able to spend time with your little ones and know you plants are being cared for. We are due a bit more rain this afternoon and then none till Friday.
Chicky - that iris is gorgeous. I have planted about 2 doz in my new island bed and some will be surprises but I love the form. Whilst weeding the other bed I managed to decapitate an allium which is now in a glass and has opened up fully. Maybe one for the cuttings garden when I get it.
Quite excited today as new greenhouse is being delivered tomorrow! Went for a Rhino premium 8 x 12 after much deliberation. It's replacing a 4m x 2m polytunnel which hasn't performed as well as I would have liked (the type with the green string woven into the cover.) Need to erect it PDQ as my other greenhouse is completely packed & overflowing with tender plants.
I can well understand your excitement. Enjoy.
Looking forward to a pic Bob
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I'll certainly do that, Dove.