This is one of my ‘go to’ plants and if you have a shady area of your garden, one I would recommend you try. Emerging from late March, it produces masses of pale blue ‘Forget-me-not’ flowers through April and May. These complement the heart shaped leaves, heavily figured with pale silver-grey and pronounced dark green…… Continue reading Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’
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May Jobs for the Garden
The night time frosts are nearly over. Summer is just around the corner and your garden is full of new spring growth. Here are some jobs to be getting on with this month General gardening jobs Frost – be careful of plants with tender young growth, such as annuals & dahlias, being damaged or killed…… Continue reading May Jobs for the Garden
Amelanchier
Known by many names: Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush, Snowy Mespilus. I think Amelanchier is a must-have for any garden. This is a beautiful plant. It has stunning spring flowers before vivid green leaves appear. Its a treat for birds in mid summer with a display of berries. In the Autumn the leaves turn orange, gold and…… Continue reading Amelanchier
Tulip species
Tulip seasons here. But do you know where they originate? ….and its not Holland!!! After planting at the end of November, to minimise the risk of tulip fungal disease (Botrytis tulipae), the fantastic display of elegant flowers borne on long stems has arrived. But these are very hybridised versions of the original plants, first cultivated…… Continue reading Tulip species