The heavy rain yesterday prevented me from working so I made a dash out to Anne S' garden today, during a dry spell, despite feeling shite with a sore throat. Anne's two lovable labradors had managed to trash a few more plants in the herb/mediterranean bed, but not too awful. One poor penstemon has copped it completely, but will grow back next year.
I am really pleased with the way this garden has developed, especially as I planted the med bed in July when it was very hot and dry (just before the summer hols!). The Salvias "Hot Lips" are still in full flower, as are the big purple penstemons "Blackbird" and the lovely "Benjamin Britten" roses (a David Austin variety).
Today I planted Allium "Christophii" and lovely orange lily-flowered tulip "Ballerina" (my fav) amongst the herbs. Further along, surrounding the large silver Phormiums I planted 36 tall Red "Appeldoorn" tulips. Along the edge of the border I planted several clumps of mixed species crocus. In the bed opposite, surrounding the beautiful Cornus (now almost bare of leaves and showing those wonderful red stems)I planted 30 "Toronto" tulips. They are dwarf gregii variety in shocking pink, and multi-headed! Cant wait to see what they look like in the flesh - packet photos are never accurate.
I am really pleased with the way this garden has developed, especially as I planted the med bed in July when it was very hot and dry (just before the summer hols!). The Salvias "Hot Lips" are still in full flower, as are the big purple penstemons "Blackbird" and the lovely "Benjamin Britten" roses (a David Austin variety).
Today I planted Allium "Christophii" and lovely orange lily-flowered tulip "Ballerina" (my fav) amongst the herbs. Further along, surrounding the large silver Phormiums I planted 36 tall Red "Appeldoorn" tulips. Along the edge of the border I planted several clumps of mixed species crocus. In the bed opposite, surrounding the beautiful Cornus (now almost bare of leaves and showing those wonderful red stems)I planted 30 "Toronto" tulips. They are dwarf gregii variety in shocking pink, and multi-headed! Cant wait to see what they look like in the flesh - packet photos are never accurate.
So, having planted about 1oo bulbs I then felt truly unwell as my meds had worn off. I packed up and just in time, as it started to rain as I drove home.
Just hope I feel well enough to plant my own bulbs soon!
Just hope I feel well enough to plant my own bulbs soon!
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