This Weekend

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This weekend gone – we went to the Malvern Spring Flower Show – fantastic as always – and I managed to fill my trolley of course! – but Saturday was very windy and wet at times. We spent the weekend away – visiting Slimbridge which I love and visiting friends – yes I bought quite a few bits and pieces – spoilt for choice as always.

Anemone Magallanica

A new Primula sieboldii called Carefree a deep pink

Gentian Verna – a bit of a challenge this one – I have bought gentians before but have had little success

Two years ago I bought some seed from a stall in the marquee at Malvern – they were white stock seeds – the grower had a plant on show which was quite tall and just coming into flower – well I came home – set the seeds and two years later it has flowered – beautifully scented – the plants grow huge – two I managed to overwinter in the greenhouse and several plants were put in a sheltered spot – the picture is the one that was outside – in a pot – I found the name of it at Malvern this year Matthiola incanna alba – it is a treasure.

Favourites out in the garden at the moment

Primula Sieboldii – a delicate lavender colour

and Sieboldii Alba

Viola Speckles ( I think!!)

and in the green house a surprise appearance from a creamy white Amaryllis – from Xmas 2012 – reflowering -

Finally a quick shot of new plant pot on the block – planted up with sedums a Lewisa and a campanula

The revamp is moving on slowly and things are beginning to take shape meanwhile the garden flowers on bravely – enjoy your week – bye for now – Jane

• 13 May, 2014
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