my sunny summer border.

looks stunning sea... did you have a nice time with family sea?

great time and dug out an old dwarf conifer for my brother. sadly couldnt stay to help him plant it up.

Does the yellow Iris add or subtract?? Any comments?

What a lovely scene to return to! I really love the iris there. Breaks a more monochrome color scheme. Really adds to the center interest of this photo as well as the structure of the lupinus in the back.

there are several of these iris out of shot along with a white iris too. they too are out of shot. but if i took the picture from the other angle you'd see the neighbouring houses. also out of shot is a brilliant white Libertia.
i will take other photo's to hopefully show these.

fantastic planting

beautiful border, gone on my favs. I think the yellow lifts the colour scheme

i'd like to take the credit but so many plants self sow especially the aquilegeas. i dig out lots and give even more away. in the winter i can see where the individual plants are and of course they are all so tiny in comparison. i have a helenium chelsea to move as it is being swamped by yet more delphiniums.

Looks Fantastic SeaB :) Love all the Colour :)

thanks jacque but mother nature takes the credit.

you are too modest S!

I really love this, how amazing to have this to enjoy!

A true taste of summer. I can almost hear the bees! Lovely colours - and the yellow iris definitely 'adds'.

i love the irises, they are so regal. this bed makes me smile when ever i go past it.

Interesting comments on the fashion for 1 colour borders. I agree. One colour borders can be monotonous without the occasional 'lift'. Also, Seaburn, nature is often the best garden designer, I hear she is entering a garden in Chelsea next year!

this morning there is a splash of scarlet as poppy 'allegro' has just opened.

Looks gorgeous!

I'm going for this look next year. It is inspirational; well done.