By Drc726
East Sussex,
England 
It has only rained once since February here and I have noticed that although some plants are flowering early and well some are bolting and setting seed such as Erysimum perennial wallflower especially the younger ones. I assume its the prolonged early drought? I have cut all the seeded stems off, but any help on this would be gratefully received many thanks Denise.
13 May, 2011
Answers
It isn't the drought that is causing the early seeding so much as it is the heat. The plants/shrubs/trees think it is much later in the year than it actually is and go into 'time to produce seed' mode. Climate changing is going to really affect our gardens and what we can grow in them.
13 May, 2011
Thanks MG that explains it. Its so sad to think the quintessential British garden will alter so much.
13 May, 2011
You may have to start thinking cacti and succulents on the SE of England...
13 May, 2011
I wouldnt see the point of gardening then MG.
13 May, 2011
If the cold winters continue it'll require a major rethink! Mostly along the lines of winter storage areas and pots.
But that is negative.......
13 May, 2011
Well Drc we will all have to think about creating shade and growing in a different way... climate change is already happening and isn't about to stop.
13 May, 2011
Prolonged drought and heat dont make gardening a pleasure, I hope we dont end up with swimming pools and a covered patio.
13 May, 2011
Me too...
13 May, 2011
:)
13 May, 2011
We have lots seeding at the moment silver birch is very early
13 May, 2011