May in my garden

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It’s surprising how anything can survive in my hillside garden as we haven’t had any (proper) rain in about 6 weeks but some lovely plants are popping up and shrubs flowering anyway.
I photographed a few this afternoon. I hope they make you smile as much as they make me happy.
It seems to be Poppy, Peony and mainly pink time. The Peonies are a lovely splash of red here and there though throughout the gardens.

My Hostas are doing ok. I hope they escape the attention of the snails this summer. The Alliums must have been in the homemade compost I spread on the borders.

These airy Alliums have been in this bed many year and finish before the Penstemons get going. The yellow and orange poppies, as you know, just pop up anywhere

Paul’s Scarlet rose looks lovely…

The Rhododendron is cosying up to the Choisia.

I absolutely adore the variegated bush.

Arthur Bell has only just started.

My hardy Begonia seedlings are coming along nicely.

Oriental Poppies need staking really as the heads are so heavy. It’s a bit late for that now!

And last but not least my Zantedeschia a look startlingly white against the lovely green leaves.

Rain is forecast for us tonight. I hope it’s steady and throughout the night. As always Happy gardening everyone.

• 23 May, 2025
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