Taking my morning walk around the garden I was inspired to post a vase today by the sight of armfuls (you have to believe me – you won’t see them here!) of philadelphus (no name) … and Iris pallida. Perfect early May colours. I added Hesperis matronalis, Dame’s Violet … and two aquilegias (one pale … Continue reading In a vase on Monday. 4 May 2020
Rainy weather, thank goodness! And evening closing in with a promise of more … Continue reading Rāhui Day 48
The Rose Walk is beginning to look decidedly grey, purple and blue, as it always does just before the roses flower. The grey comes from Stachys lanata and Nepeta x faassenii ‘Six Hills Giant’ (what a shame it always flops in the middle, just before flowering!). This year I’ve high hopes for a white-flowered valerian … Continue reading Rāhui Day 47
I can’t quite get my head around this. Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’ was flowering in April (as it should) and is still flowering. Normally ‘Blairii No.2’ is the next to flower, but not until mid to end of May. It is already starting to flower – so much so that one bloom is at the ‘over … Continue reading Rāhui Day 46
Garden Dreaming at Châtillon 