Garden Udate

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What a difference a month makes, the past few weeks has seen a mixture of sunshine and showers which has really benefitted the garden, everything has put on so much growth! I thought I would take a few pictures so I can compare with the previous month. Hope you will enjoy having a little peep;0))

This group of pots makes a colourful sight as you step through the door onto the patio, the pots have all filled out and if you look you will be able to spot the Fuchsia “The Emperess of Prussia” a gift from Bloomer last year., I took lots of cuttings and they are all doing well in pots and baskets around the garden.

There are identical pots either side of the steps planted with Violas, Pansies and Fuchsia..

The Basket on the side fence is planted up with Petunias and White Viola trailing CreepingJenny, it really blends nicely with the ivy which covers the fence.

As we start to climb the steps onto the main garden you get an enticing view of the Peonies which have just opened and make a dazzling show.

I just love these beautiful blooms which seem to improve each year.

We are now on the left side of the garden which is the shady side and therefore is a little later in opening. The tree in flower is called “Dipelta” It is a lovely old fashioned specimen, which is not often found these days, the blossom is very similar to a Weigela

Closeup of Dipelta blossom.

The Rockery looks attractive for most of the year and has really filled out since it was first made last year.

The Little Pond, looking rather over grown as the For- Get- Me- Nots, Gerainiums, and the Aquilegia have run riot this year, but I like it as it looks so much more natural and I even found a little newt living in there

Sorbia “Seb” A lovely shrub with very attractive foliage, which has subtle colour changing Feathery leaves, it also flowers too but the foliage is the biggest attraction.

Views of the sunnyside of the garden looking towards the house. This is my favourite border and its jammed packed with shrubs plants and flowers.

Oriental Poppies, Roses, Clematis, Conifers,Hebe, Sedum and numerous flowers.

Geraniums, Geums, Thalictrum,Foxgloves, Penstemon, and Welsh Poppies are among many others in flower at the moment.

Princess Victoria, Louise Orential Poppy

Golden Showers Rose, first bud to open.

Veronica, what a bargain this was, some of you may have seen Bloomer latest blog about the GC we went to, well this little beauty was just £2-00 and this its new home Sandra!

Penstemon another GC £2-00 bargain! settling in;0)

White Dicentra GC £3-00 bargain, not decided where its going yet so in a pot for the time being!

Anemone, just love these pretty flowers ;0)

Well folks thats all for now! Thanks for viewing and Happy Gardening Everyone ;0))

1 Jul, 2013
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Bloomer

It's all looking lovely,Carole..and I knew you would find a space for those plants you bought:o) That Dipelta is stunning,as are the pretty Anemones..such a lovely blue..you have worked really hard to achieve such a beautiful garden,it's a credit to you..xx

1 Jul, 2013

Janey

Really beautiful Carole, and what a bargain those buys were from the GC.....I especially like the Penstemon, I've never grown these, I just need a bigger garden..lol! Gorgeous Peonies, and a smashing colour and like Sandra I love the Dipelta, such a pretty shrub. Good to see your Fuchsias are doing well too, they're far ahead of ours here.....I'm off to have a look at Sandras blog now.....:))

1 Jul, 2013

Cinderella

You have a lovely garden Carole, and so well tended. You certainly got some bargains too.

1 Jul, 2013

Motinot

Fabulous garden Pp......I just love your big wide borders...oh i wish i had more space..I have that little Veronica...Its lovely...:>)

1 Jul, 2013

Louisa15

Lots of fabulous colour and some wonderful bargains, love the rockery and the pond, and that pink penstomen is beautiful!

1 Jul, 2013

Pansypotter

Thanks Sandra we did so well at the GC, just wish I had bought a few more lol but thats being too greedy, nexct year maybe;0)

Thanks Janey Im sure you can find a little spot for a Penstemon in your lovely garden;0)

Thanks Cinderella pleased you like my garden and we did do very well at the GC;0)

Thanks Motinot for your lovely comments, its nice that you have the little Veronica too, how big does it grow? ;0)

Thanks Louisa what lovely comments, I am very pleased with all the plants I bought;0))

1 Jul, 2013

Gee19

Lovely, lovely, lovely - everything looks so good together - thanks for the tour :)

1 Jul, 2013

Pansypotter

Thank you Gee you are very welcome ;0)

1 Jul, 2013

Michaella

So beautiful, my kind of garden! :))))

1 Jul, 2013

Bloomer

Next year? can you wait that long ? :o) maybe Autumn for Viola's etc..lol..

2 Jul, 2013

Simbad

Looks wonderful Carole, the Dipelta is gorgeous never seen one of those before :-)

2 Jul, 2013

Gralew

As always Carole your garden looks stunning, the rose Golden showers is identical to mine, bud orange/ yellow, and the big flower just yellow, so I've decided it's Golden Showers!. Your Penstemon and Dicentra were certainly bargains, whats the Penstemon called, I've got three, would have had four, but lost one last year.Your borders are full to the brim with colour, wish mine were as full, got to pack some more in is the answer!.How do get to back for pruning etc.Will catch upwith PM when I get back from the garden centre!!!hope I get some bargains like you!

2 Jul, 2013

Tuesdaybear

Your garden is looking vibrant, Carole and you've some interesting plants too. The depelta is very pretty and I really like your pond area. The photo with peonies and birdtable/house is a lovely one and thanks for reminding me of the name of the poppy in my front wall! Am surprised to see anemones still in flower, but how nice.

2 Jul, 2013

Pansypotter

Thanks Michaela, I always think that about yours [if only

Hi Sandra Lets make that a Autumn date then! Harrys Bday Friday taking him out tomorrow to treat him;0)

Thanks Kathy it is a lovely one, starts to flower when other blossom trees have finished;0)

Hi Val thanks for your lovely comments, nice that you have now identified your Rose it is one of my favourites! We did get some great bargains sorry I dont know the name of the Penstemon, most of the plants didnt have the names on just the species, sorry you lost one of yours, some of them dont seem very hardy I only have one in the front garden that came through the winter.
Lol I do get a few scratches when Im pruning the back and some plants get lost amongst others! catchup later;0)

Thanks T.B pleased you like my garden pictures and pond, the anemone's have only just opened we are always late up north! but they are beautiful the colours are so clear and fresh I love them;0)

2 Jul, 2013

Balcony

Thanks for the lovely tour of your garden, PP! I just love it! :-)) You have some very nice plants there. Like others I was impressed by the Dipelta! Such a nice looking tree with lovely flowers that do indeed look like Wigela flowers!

2 Jul, 2013

Pansypotter

Thanks Balcony Pleased you enjoyed the tour;0)

2 Jul, 2013