Weeks ago when garden centres were still closed, I wondered if I would be able to get any summer plants for my patio containers. But I managed to find a local plant nursery which did a click and collect service. There were some offers on plants one being 8 trays of bedding plants and a big tray of basket plants. So I took advantage of this offer but I soon realised that there were probably many more plants than I would normally have bought. All planted up now and looking good, but it was hard work.
Walking round the garden each day I love to see what's newly come into bloom. The alliums were lovely but gone over now and I forgot to take photos of them. Now the lupins are out and are looking great. These are one of my favourite cottage garden flowers.
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| Holly the cat seems totally unimpressed by the lupins |
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| The blue irises opened up this week |
The Gertrude Jekyll rose has finally taken off this year and is happily clambering up the archway. It smells wonderful.
Hope you've all been enjoying your gardens and this beautiful weather.
I am linking this blog post to Sarah's at 'Down by the Sea' for her monthly 'Through the Garden Gate' post
Your cat may not be impressed by your lupins - but I am. (On the other hand I am not impressed by my cat who sat on the alliums in my window box and squashed them.)
ReplyDeleteOh dear,Lucy, I wouldn't be happy if my cat sat on the alliums. I hope they recover for next year and your cat learns not to do it again.
DeleteOur alliums seem to have disappeared. I need to try and source some plants for our tubs.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if alliums die off after a number of years
DeletePossibly. Monty Don must have taken out a mortgage to pay for all his alliums.
DeleteOh yes! I'm sure he can afford it
DeleteYour garden must smell heavenly! I love your Lupins and Irises so colourful. It will be interesting comparing our Gertrude Jekyll roses! Take care. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah
DeleteSuch a pretty garden with lots of lovely blooms. My dad had a lupin and delphinium by his back door and he always said it grew so well as he emptied his teapot on it each day.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good tip, Linda
DeleteI love your Lupines and wish I had some. Who said you bought too many new flowers? That is impossible! (That is my guilty conscience speaking because I always do the same thing.)
ReplyDeleteJeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
I didn't show all the pots I'd planted up, but you're right, you can never have too many flowers
DeleteYour flowers are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! May (& June) are always super busy around here as well.
ReplyDeleteWe received some lupine seeds from a homeowner at a recent Garden Bloggers Fling (I believe it was in Denver). I finally got them in the ground & tiny seedlings are emerging. Can't wait to see what colours I get :)