Daffodils. I really like the pale ones on the right but I don't remember their name.
Mauve lamium, a great little groundcover.
Apricot 'Winter Joy' wallflower.
The ever-present Osteospermum (African Daisy). They self-sow by the hundreds but they are good value.
These stocks have been flowering continuously for more than a year.
Shay's tulips, planted in celebration of her birth. You can see why we need to re-sow the lawn.
The much-maligned Centranthus.
Bronze Fennel for contrast, and for aniseed flavour, if you like it.
I know they are as common as can be but I've forgotten their name.
Tritellia???? for the common (read invasive) little Stars of Bethlehem????
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers. Now the hard-hitting question - how do I put a link in when I'm writing a blog- and give it the name that I want??? I've just been cutting and pasting from other's blogs. I can't believe I'm asking you technological questions.... Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chloe. I knew that someone would know and most likely it would be you. They certainly can be a pest but they do look sweet in flower.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they are star of bethlehem...give me a sec & I will look it up.
ReplyDeletecentranthus? I always thought that was red valerian ... mine was pulled out long ago.
gorgeous garden by the way!!
You're quite right, Robyn, Centranthus/Red Valerian/Kiss Me Quick - they are all one and the same plant/weed/menace, depending on your point of view. I only like it because it's so drought hardy, stays green, rarely stops flowering and doesn't need any looking after except deadheading.
ReplyDeleteI love them all ~ they are all so new and different to me!
ReplyDeleteAlso wanted to let you know that I received your lovely postcard yesterday Alice, and wanted to say a big THANKS!