Saturday 16 May 2020

Six on Saturday - 16 May 2020

The week started off by my feeling devastated after seeing the garden littered right over with leaves and twiglets broken off the Holm Oak by the strong winds.  I am gradually clearing them away, leaving some as mulch in between the herbaceous plants starting their early summer sprint.


(1) Allium nectaroscordum SiculumSicilian Honey Garlic catches the early morning light ricocheting off the conservatory. I am yet to get the garlicky scent mentioned in all the descriptions.


 
Growing alongside the  Phlomis purpurea Matagallo now recovered from its flopping in the heavy rain. The grey waxy bloom and colour are in harmony with the Phlomis, and the surrounding planting.



With Erigeron karvinskianus, prostarate rosemary, and Geranium Elke this makes up a pleasing arm around the sitting circle.


(2) Now in the Gravel Garden the three Allium schubertii are top of the bill.  I love the way the sun moves round and highlights different plants keeping the rest in shadow....



(3) Weigela Florida Variegata bought as a small plant at a table top sale is looking great at the moment. It is in a spot which is in shade for the best part of the morning, however with its variegated leaf, bring a little spot of light to the area.


(4) The self seeded Foxgloves moved to Acer Corner are doing their vertical bit but splatted around the bed, not wanting to be in the same picture.  Again the light punctuation during the shaded part of the day make them even more dramatic...



(5) Silene Uniflora Alba..one of my little favouritesLast year I moved it and at the same time tried to divide it.  It was almost a teary moment as I wondered whether I had killed the whole plant.  So relieved I didn't and have four clumps.  One of which is being overwhelmed  by a nearby Geranium Joy.  So that one is on the list to be moved, one of the silenes..not Joy.


(6)  There are two Rose Grace Shrub roses in the Conservatory Bed.  Middle of May and the roses are blooming. Yes it is lovely, but it doesn't feel right to have roses so early.



I usually cut the first blooms to bring in the house.  We seem to be in the garden far more, with the lovely weather, eating and resting outside.  I just want to get away from the radio, news, media etc.  Also I felt low and just could not bring myself to cut something so beautiful and keep it indoors.  A few buds will probably be cut for Monday's IAVOM.




On effecting the link to The Prop's post, where we all meet I see that he has a Weigelia and a Rose, but not quite a perfect match...there is so much variety in gardening, isn't there, and we are sure to find some beautiful plants to inspire and lift us today.

13 comments:

  1. That wind is really distructive this time of year isn't it?! Although I suppose the Holm Oak would get it any time. What a lovely combo, the allium and the phlomis. And that rose is just picture perfect! Enjoy the warm weather this week. :)

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  2. That's the second time that I can see Allium schubertii and it's one I don't have yet. Add to my wish list... Beautiful rose !

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    1. Nothing is easy that these Alliums, as you know Fred. Someone else has done all the hard work, bringing these bulbs to market. I am going to save flower heads for Christmas decorations dangling from the conservatory ceiling.

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  3. The sitting circle certainly looks like a pleasing place to sit. I thought all our white foxgloves had gone but I found one flowering behind the garden bench. They are great for adding interest in shady spots. The rose is a lovely colour.

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    1. The pink came in last year from the white ones I had the previous year, and now they are white again.

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  4. I love the Allium schubertii and they're perfectly set off by the gravel and rocks. That Phlomis is pretty impressive too, must look that one up, I know someone who'd love that.

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    1. I grew it from seed bought from Chiltern Seeds. I have been impressed with getting a shrub this size in just three years. Each seed I sowed germinated too...

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  5. Allium nectaroscordum Siculum is a beauty Noelle and it's most fascinating watching it emerge from that sheath. I'm watching the news perhaps once a day otherwise it gets too overwhelming. Thanks for your email - a reply will be winging its way to you soon xxx

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    1. As I mentioned to Fred, aren't we fortunate to be able to buy these bulbs. All the hard work done.

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  6. You have a beautiful selection of plants. The border is looking great with all its pinks and purples. That Pholmis has done very well.

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  7. Your gravel garden looks fantastic. Hopefully I should be having some Alium Schubertii flowering in the garden for the first time this year. I am trying not to watch the news as much as I usually do and form an opinion straight away which is difficult for me. It’s always nice to escape to the garden and leave your mobile in doors.

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    1. May you be as surprised as me by your Schubertii as I am. First year for me too.

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  8. i think i have schubertii now i see your pictures, just three of them. i can't for the life of me remember planting them, i wonder if they were mislabelled at point of sale.

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