Rhona did take some photos when she came to visit our garden but somewhere along the way we have failed to link up but in the meantime I have posted some photos of some of the plants which were of particular interest.
Just outside the front porch we have a brilliantly healthy clump of Gillenia; it is quite an unusual plant (and therefore Linda has some in her garden)and I think it is very underrated; it is happy in shade and I recall Monty planting it in such a border recently. Do give it a go.
Next to it and also in another bed which is south facing, I have a lovely geranium which I was given by a member of SAGE who long ago left he area; I was very new to SAGE and went to her "leaving coffee" and she kindly gave me a root; the leaves are a chocolate brown and a great contract to the bright mauve flowers.
There is are a number of roses in the front of the house which are looking good at the moment - one in particular which looks very healthy has been full of flower for over a month and there are still plenty of flowers to come out. it starts off as strong salmon pink and changes to a soft pink as it goes over. If anyone can recognise it let me know.
I loved the ammi magis in Guy and Mary;s front garden and below is a large pot with ammi which was grown by Rhona and has worked very well this year.
Another large pot which attracted attention includes salpiglottis; remember growing this in a variety of colours as a child and this strong violet came from Sarah Raven's catalogue and is a real star. It is taller than expected and it will be interesting to see how long it lasts.
Rosemary
1 comment:
So much to explore in the garden at Skinners. Such a variety of plants all growing well and looking so healthy. Salpiglottis is new to me, I love that deep purple, I will look out for it! S xx
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