This week has seen a fantastic display of white flowers in hedgerows around the area. Hawthorn flowering marks the point where Spring is turning into Summer (difficult to believe with this weather). Hawthorn (Crataegus) is an ancient plant, surrounded by many myths, but it also plays a vital part in today’s environment. It can support…… Continue reading Hawthorn
Category: Plant of the week
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
Flowering Cherry
Its Cherry Blossom time, a firework display of flowering trees for a few short weeks is Spring. The national flower of Japan, the cherry blossom – or Sakura, represents a time of renewal and optimism. Blossom viewing season, Hanami, is celebrated nationally and the Japan Meteorological Agency issue a full-bloom forecast, which follows the blooming as it starts from the…… Continue reading Flowering Cherry