We’ve had some pretty wet weather so far this month, but hopefully it’s getting a bit better for a while – not that we believe the weather forecasters! I managed several hours on Sunday, mainly tidying up the patio area, some of the geraniums needed cutting back and I found quite a few weeds hiding amongst the plants!
There’s still a fair bit of colour in the garden, some of the veronicas are past it, but these smaller ones down by the conservatory look lovely.
Another flower which braved the weather last week is this beautiful pink one, it’s name escapes me, it’s like a lily but the leaves are different. Unfortunately it didn’t last long before it was battered by wind and rain.
You can just see underneath the pink flower are white daisy flowers of the leucothemum, it’s been flowering for several weeks now, it certainly earns it’s spot in the garden.
Whilst I was tidying the patio area I sat down in the rose arbour for my cup of coffee, I noticed the plants I bought just before the open garden to go in pots are doing really well. The creamy white hydrangea is just gorgeous, I’m hoping the non-flowering hydrangea in the pot behind gets the idea of what it’s meant to do, it’s in last chance saloon as I’ve had it about 4 years and it’s not flowered once, it’s looking the best it has done since I got it, so fingers crossed for next year! The variegated fuchsia has doubled in size in a matter of weeks and the lamium behind it is nicely trailing over the edge of the pot. The three plants together make a nice corner with lots of interest.
We’re heading into the time of year when foliage plants become more centre stage. Last year I planted a rogersia, I’ve got one somewhere near the pond but it’s got a bit swamped by alchemilla and crocosmia. I decided to plant another one on the edge of the pond border. It’s neat, bronzed leaves are looking really pretty.
Back down by the patio there’s still a blue geranium happily flowering away. It’s always quite late in the year when I cut this one back, I love the way it spreads over the bed, gently mingling with the other plants. I always struggle to remember where the actual plant is as it twines over such a large area without being invasive. It’s a very sociable plant!
After a little hiatus I need to step up with the garden again as we’ll soon be heading into autumn with all the tidying up that involves, if I have an early start I’ve a fair chance of getting it finished in time.
thecraftycreek 
Is that a hippeastrum, aka amaryllis?
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I though they were too tender to be outside here, but I might be wrong, we usually buy them as indoor bulbs at Christmas!
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We grow them in the garden here, but they’re a autumn/winter flowering plant. The bulbs can stay in the ground as we don’t have frosts, but they do get some chill when our night time temps go down to 8 or 9°C. I reckon if yours are in a sheltered spot they might survive. Otherwise, I’d be interested to find out what else they might be.
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8 or 9 degrees would be a very warm winter night here 🙂 I’ve looked back at my blog last year and I think it’s a crinum lily!
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I’ve only ever seen white crinums here, so if it is, it’s a special one.
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I love how your gardening chores are opposite to mine down here in Australia. We are just ending our winter and so we are now getting ready for all the spring activity in the garden. I am busy changing our so called lawn into four new garden beds. A massive task but very satisfying.
I am loving the stroll through your garden as it is so different to ours.
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I love the cluster of pot plants- so pretty together!
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Thanks Steph, the pots are there because in that corner the clay is so bad, but it works really well.
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Thank you, good luck with your new beds 🙂
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Could your pink lily be Belladonna Lily? Every thing looks so good. All your hard work and the rain has kept it looking nice.
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Thanks Lisa, I think it might be a crinum lily, that’s what I said last year anyway!
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It’s just beautiful again, Margaret, so many things to look at and enjoy. I bet is smells amazing out there too!
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Your garden is just lovely! I so love seeing what gardens are like in other countries. I’m looking forward to fall flowers and cooler weather here.
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